Negative Religious Rhetoric in the Lives of Black Cisgender Queer Emerging Adult Men

A Qualitative Analysis

Dados Bibliográficos

ID3610412
AutoresJ J Garrett-Walker (University of San Francisco), J Garrett-Walker (0000-0003-3740-9283, University of San Francisco, autor correspondente), Vanessa M Torres (0000-0001-8327-3511, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California, USA)
Ano2017
Volume64
Fascículo13
Páginas1816-1831
Data de publicação2017-11-10
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00918369.2016.1267465
PMID27911678
OpenAlexW2558237192
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas30

Given the intersection of racial, religious, and sexual identities for Black queer populations, the current study examines sexuality-related religious rhetoric. Twenty Black cisgender queer men were recruited to participate in a qualitative interview. Using thematic analysis, the research team identified four themes: negative religious rhetoric, personal consequences of negative religious rhetoric, social consequences of negative religious rhetoric, and growth from negative religious rhetoric. Participants explained the pervasiveness of negative religious rhetoric within their churches and family structures. Men also conveyed how negative religious rhetoric frames societal ideologies around same-sex behavior, often condoning violence toward queer populations. Although men had negative experiences, participants articulated the importance of using oppression as a platform for growth. Black cisgender queer men are present within religious institutions; however, such negative religious rhetoric may negatively affect their mental and physical health. Researchers, clinicians, and clergy should consider the ways negative religious rhetoric marginalizes queer populations

Human sexuality · Ideology · Oppression · Political science · Politics · Queer · Rhetoric · Sexual orientation · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology