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Author Preston, Deborah Bray.

Title The challenges of being a rural gay man : coping with stigma / Deborah Bray Preston and Anthony R. D'Augelli
Published Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013

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Description 1 online resource
Series Routledge advances in sociology ; 89
Routledge advances in sociology ; 89.
Contents The Challenges of Being a Rural Gay Man Coping with Stigma; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; Prologue; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Research Methods; 3 Living in Rural Communities; 4 Relating to Families; 5 Establishing a Sexual Identity; 6 Developing Partnerships; 7 Engaging in Sexual Behavior; 8 Conclusions; Appendix A: Tables; Notes; References; Index
Summary Gay men often face struggles in the conservative world of rural life, due to the pervasive social stigmas associated with homosexuality and the lack of anonymity in a small-town setting. In this book, Preston and D'Augelli present the results of in-depth interviews and surveys with rural gay men, providing unique and hitherto unknown perspectives on their experiences coping with intolerance. With sensitivity and humor, the authors narrate their attempts at accessing this hidden population in bars, campgrounds, social clubs, and political groups. This volume is a must-read for researchers, a
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Rural gay men -- United States
Rural gay men -- United States -- Social conditions
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Gay Studies.
Rural gay men
United States
Form Electronic book
Author D'Augelli, Anthony R.
ISBN 9781135079406
1135079404