Abstract
This article discusses how sexual orientation-based stigma serves to undermine functioning in female same-sex relationships. We particularly focus on the unique roles of interpersonal stigma (e.g., victimization, microaggressions) and structural stigma (e.g., institutional forms of discrimination), highlighting critical limitations and gaps in this literature and offering suggestions for future studies. We also discuss the need for future work on sexual orientation-related stigma and relationship functioning to consider the unique experiences of bisexual women, intersecting identities, and couple-level perspectives on stigma.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 439-450 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Lesbian Studies |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2 2019 |
Keywords
- Same-sex couples
- discrimination
- lesbian
- minority stress
- relationships
- stigma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies