‘You Can’t Be Gay and Do Religion’: Understanding Muslim LGBTIQ+ Experiences of Accessing Support Services

Pallotta‐Chiarolli, Maria; Sweid, Reem; Sudarto, Budi

doi:10.1080/07256868.2022.2012136

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“…The experiences and needs of trans women in relation to sexual violence remain poorly understood by many health care providers, legislators, the police, and policy makers (Smith et al, 2014). The absence of culturally competent information and knowledge about transgender experience among first responders and service providers, accompanied by misinformation, can lead to stigma, prejudice, and discrimination, resulting in unmet needs for transgender people (Hawkey et al, in press; Pallotta-Chiarolli, 2018). There needs to be recognition of the specific needs and experiences of trans women of color, as well as education and training about gender and diversity, to prevent sexual violence occurring.…”

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Crossing Boundaries and Fetishization: Experiences of Sexual Violence for Trans Women of Color

Ussher

Hawkey

Perz

et al. 2020

J Interpers Violence

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Transgender (trans) women are at higher risk of sexual violence than cisgender women, with trans women of color reported to be at highest risk. This study examined subjective experiences of sexual violence for 31 trans women of color living in Australia, average age 29 (range 18–54), through in-depth interviews. An additional photovoice activity and follow-up interviews were completed by 19 women. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis and feminist intersectionality theory, identifying the following themes. The first theme, “‘A sexually tinged violation of boundaries’: Defining sexual violence,” examined women’s definition of sexual violence, including staring and verbal abuse, nonconsensual touching and sexual assault, in both public and private contexts. The second theme, “‘Crossing people’s boundaries’: Sexual harassment in the public domain,” examined the frequent sexual harassment women experienced in their daily lives. This included the subtheme, “A hostile gaze: Public staring and ‘weird looks’” and “Mockery and transphobic abuse: Verbal abuse is sexual violence.” The third theme, “‘Crossing bodily boundaries’: Experiences of sexual assault,” included the subthemes “‘Unwanted sexual touch’: Groping and forced sex by strangers,” “Danger in relationships: Sexual assault and manipulation,” “Sexual violence in the context of sex work,” and “‘We’re turned into something we’re not’: Fetishization and the sexual other.” The poor health outcomes experienced by many trans women are closely associated with their exposure to sexual violence and the social inequities and transphobia to which they are subjected. Trans women of color may experience additional prejudice and discrimination due to the intersection of gender, sexuality, race, and social class. Our research suggests that understanding these intersectionalities is integral in understanding the sexual violence experiences of trans women of color.

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Crossing Boundaries and Fetishization: Experiences of Sexual Violence for Trans Women of Color

Ussher

Hawkey

Perz

et al. 2020

J Interpers Violence

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“…The present research shows that this “full picture” could mean something different for each SIGM client. Several authors highlight the importance of acknowledging the diversity and uniqueness within sexual minority communities when providing support and care (e.g., Davies & Barker, 2015; Pallotta‐Chiarolli et al, 2022; Rees et al, 2021). Consistently, the participants of this study described wanting to be validated as unique gay individuals by their therapists.…”

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“I wasn’t feeling like I belonged in my skin”: How self‐identified gay men in theUKexperience unhelpful incidents in talking therapy¹

Televantos

Strauss

2022

Couns and Psychother Res

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Background Contemporary psychological research and practice in Western Societies oppose pathologising perspectives about same‐sex attraction. Nonetheless, recent research indicates gay men may still experience unhelpful incidents in talking therapy in relation to their sexual/affectional orientation. Research focusing on how self‐identified gay men (SIGM) experience these unhelpful incidents, however, remains sparse. Aim The objective of the present study is to offer insight into the phenomenon of unhelpful experiences of SIGM clients in relation to their sexual/affectional orientation. Method The data were collected through individual, semi‐structured interviews of six SIGM (aged 25–57), describing how they currently experience these unhelpful incidents. This study employed Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to capture the lived experiences and sense‐making of the participants. Findings The following three Master Themes were identified: (1) Making Sense of Disconnection, (2) A Rejecting Therapy for a Gay Individual, and (3) Understanding the Impact of Unhelpful Incidents Outside Therapy. The unhelpful experiences of SIGM clients appeared to be largely coloured by the sense of disconnection they felt from their therapists. These followed an experience of therapy that they felt did not acknowledge or embrace their individual gay identity. Participants relayed how these experiences impacted their lives outside therapy. Despite the significant and lasting negative impact, however, all imparted a sense of managing to move on to some extent. Conclusions The present research could encourage therapists and researchers to continue pursuing and embracing helpful ways of working therapeutically with SIGM and other sexual, gender and intersecting identities.

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“…Navigating health services may be particularly challenging for queer people living at the intersection of multiple identities, such as those with particular religious beliefs (Pallotta-Chiarolli et al, 2022).…”

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The Rainbow of Life: A collective narrative practice with young LGBTQIA+ people with a health condition

McParland,

Huckridge

2024

IJNTCW

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This article describes the use of narrative practices for LGBTQIA+ young people with a health condition. It presents a collective narrative practice: the Rainbow of Life. This adapts the Tree of Life metaphor to invite rich story development opportunities when working with LGBTQIA+ people. It involves exploring their commitments, special moments and those who stand alongside them in solidarity, and creatively mapping these on to a rainbow image. The authors outline Rainbow of Life events they have organised, including collective practices in which young people shared their wisdom for responding to oppressive storm clouds that darken the sky and dim their rainbow’s shine, as well as witnessing and honouring each other’s rainbows.

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‘You Can’t Be Gay and Do Religion’: Understanding Muslim LGBTIQ+ Experiences of Accessing Support Services

Cited by 7 publications

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Crossing Boundaries and Fetishization: Experiences of Sexual Violence for Trans Women of Color

Crossing Boundaries and Fetishization: Experiences of Sexual Violence for Trans Women of Color

“I wasn’t feeling like I belonged in my skin”: How self‐identified gay men in theUKexperience unhelpful incidents in talking therapy¹

The Rainbow of Life: A collective narrative practice with young LGBTQIA+ people with a health condition

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‘You Can’t Be Gay and Do Religion’: Understanding Muslim LGBTIQ+ Experiences of Accessing Support Services

Cited by 7 publications

References 38 publications

Crossing Boundaries and Fetishization: Experiences of Sexual Violence for Trans Women of Color

Crossing Boundaries and Fetishization: Experiences of Sexual Violence for Trans Women of Color

“I wasn’t feeling like I belonged in my skin”: How self‐identified gay men in theUKexperience unhelpful incidents in talking therapy1

The Rainbow of Life: A collective narrative practice with young LGBTQIA+ people with a health condition

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“I wasn’t feeling like I belonged in my skin”: How self‐identified gay men in theUKexperience unhelpful incidents in talking therapy¹