How are Iranian gay men coping with systematic suppression under Islamic law? a qualitative study
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Yadegarfard, MohammadrasoolAffiliation
University of BedfordshireIssue Date
2019-05-20
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The existence of gay men is undeniable in Iran; however, Iran’s Islamic law considers same sex relationships a crime punishable by the death penalty. The aim of this study is to use a qualitative approach to gain a more in-depth understanding of the coping strategies adopted by gay men living in Iran under systematic suppression based on each individual’s subjective experiences, feelings, intention and beliefs. A semi-structured interview in Farsi (Persian) language was used to gather the qualitative data. Twenty-three men who identified themselves as gay and who currently live in Iran were interviewed for this study. Transcripts of the interviews were subjected to analysis using thematic analysis. The key themes that emerged as coping strategies were: risk taking; internalized oppression; travelling/leaving the country; social networks and family of choice; mental health and psychological therapy and medication; social class; and developing a new identity. The implications of these findings are discussed.Citation
Yadegarfard, M. (2019 ) 'How are Iranian Gay Men Coping with Systematic Suppression Under Islamic Law? A Qualitative Study' Sexuality & Culture 23, pp1250–1273Publisher
SpringerJournal
Sexuality & CultureAdditional Links
http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s12119-019-09613-7Type
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enISSN
1095-51431936-4822
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10.1007/s12119-019-09613-7
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