Black on Black Love: Black Lesbian and Bisexual Women, Marriage, and Symbolic Meaning

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-46
Author(s):  
Siobhan Brooks
2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ofa L Ejaife ◽  
Ivy K Ho

Little is known about the healthcare experiences of Black lesbian and bisexual women. This exploratory study examined the healthcare experiences of a 24-year-old Black lesbian and the interconnection between race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual identity in her lived experiences. Data were gathered through an in-depth audio-recorded interview. Findings revealed the risks of and barriers to self-disclosure in healthcare settings, factors that influence the quality of the patient–provider relationship, and the positive and negative healthcare experiences of this Black American lesbian. This study is an important first step in exploring the healthcare experiences of Black lesbian and bisexual women. The findings of this case study highlight themes and avenues for future research. Clinical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.


2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 153-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Bowleg ◽  
Gary Burkholder ◽  
Michelle Teti ◽  
Melynda L. Craig

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 560-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
James S. Morandini ◽  
Alexander Blaszczynski ◽  
Daniel S. J. Costa ◽  
Alexandra Godwin ◽  
Ilan Dar-Nimrod

Author(s):  
Patricia Moreland ◽  
Rebecca White ◽  
Ellen D. B. Riggle ◽  
Darius Gishoma ◽  
Tonda L. Hughes

2012 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. e9-e15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun-Jun Kim ◽  
Karen I. Fredriksen-Goldsen

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