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Homohysteria: A Commentary and Critique.

Authors :
Parent, Mike
Batura, Amber
Crooks, Kiyra
Source :
Sex Roles; Aug2014, Vol. 71 Issue 3-4, p121-125, 5p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

McCormack and Anderson () present a case for using homohysteria as a lens through which to examine the effects of declining homophobia. This commentary addresses limitations of the concept of homohysteria, and offers suggestions on ways to improve the concept as a theoretical lens. We identify two central concerns in this presentation of homohysteria; a definitional problem in operationalizing the construct of homohysteria, and a logical weakness in the construction of the definition of a homohysteric society. We offer suggestions based in psychological and historical data aimed to improve homohysteria as a lens through which to view shifts in attitudes toward sexual orientation minorities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03600025
Volume :
71
Issue :
3-4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sex Roles
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98199316
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-014-0393-5