Significant Relationships Among Older Women: Cultural and Personal Constructions of Lesbianism

Shenk, Dena; Fullmer, Elise M.

doi:10.1300/j074v08n03_06

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“…In particular, the fact that their sexual and affectionate relations were considered deviant is socially, historically, and culturally significant. As Shenk and Fuller (1996) stated, "For older women in this culture, the 'meaning of lesbianism' requires the consideration of the understandings of homosexuality prevalent earlier in the century" (p. 77). The overt discrimination; physical, emotional, and psychological intimidation and abuse; and generalized societal oppression of homosexuals that lesbians experience can influence their willingness to define themselves openly as lesbians.…”

Section: Older Lesbians In Rural Areasmentioning

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Crone Songs: Voices of Lesbian Elders on Aging in a Rural Environment

Comerford

Henson-Stroud²,

Sionainn

et al. 2004

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Section: Older Lesbians In Rural Areasmentioning

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Crone Songs: Voices of Lesbian Elders on Aging in a Rural Environment

Comerford

Henson-Stroud²,

Sionainn

et al. 2004

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“…The result has been a more complete understanding of sexual orientation diversity (Quam & Whitford, 1992). Using a case study approach, Shenk and Fullmer (1996) found that older lesbians may be unable to relate to the idea of a public lesbian identity espoused in the current gay community and are unwilling to be open about their private lives to public agencies. Crosbie‐Burnett, Foster, Murray, and Bowen (1996) introduced a social‐cognitive‐behavioral model of family systems as a tool for analyzing the reactions of heterosexual family members when a child or sibling is gay or lesbian.…”

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Families in the Middle and Later Years: A Review and Critique of Research in the 1990s

Allen

Blieszner

Roberto

2000

J of Marriage and Family

149

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ࡗ Families in the Middle and Later Years: A Review and Critique of Research in the 1990sResearch on families in the middle and later years came into its own during the 1990s, documenting the complexity, malleability, and variety of older family connections. We examined 908 articles on family gerontology topics, observing 4 trends: Conceptually, an appreciation for pluralism and resilience as individuals and families age is apparent. Theoretically, life course, feminist, socioemotional selectivity, and family solidarity theories are increasingly applied to intergenerational family relations. Methodologically, new interest in qualitative methods for studying diverse groups has improved the depth with which aging studies can account for variability in old age; new quantitative methodologies have allowed greater sophistication in dealing with longitudinal data. Substantively, there is greater understanding of family caregiving, social support, parent-child relationships, marital transitions, and grandparenting relationships. The field is poised to take even greater risks in fulfilling the promise of studying linked lives over time.Research on families in the middle and later years came into its own during the 1990s. Earlier decade

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“…“Living as married” was not reported by any participants, thus we have no insight on the dimensions of the loss involving a nontraditional partner. It is important to recognize that notions of spousal loss typically do not articulate the experience of disenfranchised widowhood (Doka, 2002; Doka, 1989; Shenk & Fullmer, 1996). It is important to note, as well, that while the findings reported here may reflect the ethnic/racial composition, social norms and cultural practices of the region of the Southeast United States, we believe the insights generated from this study have relevance to widowed adults residing in other locations.…”

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Wearing the Garment of Widowhood: Variations in Time Since Spousal Loss Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Williams

Sawyer

Allman

2012

Journal of Women & Aging

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We examine how the passage of time since spousal loss varies by social and demographic characteristics, using data from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Study of Aging. In multivariate analyses, African American race, female sex, lower income, and higher risk of social isolation had significant and independent associations with variation in time since spousal loss. African American women were at highest risk for long-term widowhood. Accurate characterizations of widowhood among community-dwelling older adults must consider variation in the length of time individuals are living as widowed persons and socioeconomic concomitants of long-term widowhood.

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Significant Relationships Among Older Women: Cultural and Personal Constructions of Lesbianism

Cited by 18 publications

References 3 publications

Crone Songs: Voices of Lesbian Elders on Aging in a Rural Environment

Crone Songs: Voices of Lesbian Elders on Aging in a Rural Environment

Families in the Middle and Later Years: A Review and Critique of Research in the 1990s

Wearing the Garment of Widowhood: Variations in Time Since Spousal Loss Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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