scholarly journals Life of Transgender in Ethical Milieu: A Study of Selected Transgenders of Bhubaneswar, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Sugyanta Priyadarshini ◽  
Sukanta Chandra Swain
Keyword(s):  
Coming Out ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Life Path ◽  
Societal Reaction ◽  
Depth Interviews

Societal life of a transgender is not very normal and smooth; rather, it has been full of controversies in acceptance, treatment, and trust. Taking birth as a transgender is never a matter of choice. Due to obliviousness, society still thinks that being transgender is a substance of choice. In fact, conflicts related to ethical milieu hinder a free and normal living for a transgender. Keeping ethical milieu in the backdrop, this paper describes the life of selected transgenders starting from coming out of the closet to adapting to the unpredictable societal reaction. For the purpose, in-depth interviews among selected transgenders from Bhubaneswar are conducted for ascertaining their feelings as they came out from the closet and presence of ethics while dealing with personal and professional sides of their living. It has been found that they have never been sailed in a straight line; instead, they have been destined to an oscillating life path.

Shame and blame and its influence on male gay (chaay rak chaay) quality of life in Bangkok Thailand: a health promotion community nursing perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Praditporn Pongtriang ◽  
Anthony Paul O’Brien ◽  
Jane Maguire
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Community Nursing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore gay male informant experiences of discrimination and stigma in Bangkok from a health promotion community nursing perspective. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 informants and included field work observations at eight entertainment venues. Data analysis utilised an inductive thematic approach. Findings Key themes that emerged from the data were related to communication, particularly the use of smart phone applications; lack of privacy in health services; sexual exploitation by entertainment venues; and concerns about coming out safely to protect self-esteem and mental health. Originality/value Development of key mental health promotion messages based on a greater understanding and knowledge of discrimination and stigma may help to reduce negative behaviour and stigmatisation towards Thai gay men in Bangkok.

scholarly journals INISIASI MENYUSU DINI (IMD) MEMPERCEPAT PENGELUARAN ASI

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Mariati Mariati
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
The City ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Early initiation of breastfeeding is a process of letting the baby breastfeed their own immediately after birth so that it benefits both mother and baby, physically and psychologically. It can safe 22% of neonatal deaths, prevent hipotermi and enhance ties of affection. In the city of Bengkulu implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding not yet have an impact on exclusive breastfeeding in 2009 (59.1%). The purpose of this study to know the implementation of early initiation of breastfeeding in private practice midwives in the city of Bengkulu.This study design with qualitative methods through an explorative approach to dig more deeply about the situation of implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding on the midwives who in private practice in the city of Bengkulu. Informants of this study amounted to 12 persons elected by purpose sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and direct observation analyzed by phase: transcripts, coding, and conclusions based on pre-determined category.The results showed all the informants were well versed in the early initiation of breastfeeding, but its implementation has not been done in the most especially when the patients feel tired or lack motivation and family do not support this implementation so that postponed and not taken immediately. Furthermore, this implementation did not result in exclusive breastfeeding because the patient feels there is no milk coming out so it is not important for mothers to keep breastfeeding. The attitude of midwives in the implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding is quite good and supports the implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding, especially with seeing the benefits. To improve the implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding needs to be done counseling since pregnant women and prepare it so that mothers will understand its benefits and to continually feeding that can accelerate spending and prevent breast milk feeding other than breast milk during the month / exclusive

scholarly journals "Coming out" rhetoric in disability studies: Exploring the limits of analogy by looking at its fit with the Deaf experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Mauldin
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Sign Language ◽  
Disability Studies ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Entry Point ◽  
Deaf Identity ◽  
Personal Histories ◽  
Culturally Deaf ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article takes as its entry point the borrowing of coming out discourse in Disability Studies. It first discusses the limits of using such analogies and then investigates its fit when considering the specificity of the Deaf experience. The research is based on five personal histories garnered through in-depth interviews with individuals primarily discussing their processes of coming to identify as Deaf, but also some discussion of coming to identify as gay/lesbian. Their stories indicate that unlike its deployment in broader disability studies, the discourse of coming out in relation to adopting a Deaf cultural identity does not resonate. Instead, the narratives show that while these Deaf individuals did use a sign for "coming out" to describe their process of identifying as gay/lesbian, they did not use it to describe their Deaf identity development. Their narratives of coming to identify as culturally Deaf instead predominantly use a phrase that can interpreted from sign language as "becoming Deaf," although some of the same processes and features of identity development are present. It concludes with a discussion of the tensions between Deaf and disability studies, the limits of analogizing disability with other categories and particularly the limits of coming out discourse regarding the Deaf experience, as well as a discussion of the universalizing view of disability studies.

Communication and Motivation Coming Out Gay as Self Identity in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Novi Andayani Praptiningsih ◽  
Wini Tarmini ◽  
Rahmiwati Marsinun
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Sex Attraction ◽  
To Come ◽  
Depth Interviews

Many gays in Indonesia dare to admit and open themselves that they are gay. Gay who has come out (coming out) usually realizes that he likes the same sex or often called SSA (Same Sex Attraction). The term coming out refers to how a gay person opens himself up to his sexual orientation. Gay openness about his sexual orientation (coming out) to the family, community, and community is preceded by the process of coming in, namely the process of self-acceptance that he has a sexual orientation that likes same-sex. or community only. If he fails to come in, then he will become an SSA (Same Sex Attraction) but tries to suppress his behavior so he does not become gay. The purpose of this study is to determine the motivations that cause gays to become gay coming out as self-identity in Indonesia. The research method uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, observation, FGD, and literature study. Data analysis uses the Miles Huberman Interactive Model. The results showed that there are 15 reasons for a person to become gay in 3 (three) contexts of the formation of gay self-identity in this study, namely family, psychological trauma, and social environment.

scholarly journals Perspectives of Transgender Youth on Parental Support: Qualitative Findings From the Resilience and Transgender Youth Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 109019812096550
Author(s):  
Jack Andrzejewski ◽  
Sanjana Pampati ◽  
Riley J. Steiner ◽  
Lorin Boyce ◽  
Michelle M. Johns
Keyword(s):  
Coming Out ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Violence Victimization ◽  
Transgender Youth ◽  
The Social ◽  
Youth Study ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Depth Interviews

Transgender youth are more likely than cisgender youth to report health risks related to violence victimization, substance use, mental health, and sexual health. Parental support may help foster resilience and better health outcomes among this population. However, limited research has characterized parental support among transgender youth. To address this gap, we conducted a thematic analysis of 33 in-depth interviews with transgender youth. We coded interviews using the dimensions of the social support framework (i.e., emotional, instrumental, appraisal, and informational) as well as inductive codes to identify emergent themes. Almost all participants described some form of general parental support (e.g., expressions of love, housing, advice, and affirmation). Parental support specific to gender identity was also noted (e.g., emotional support for coming out as transgender and chosen name and pronoun use) but was more limited. Parents may benefit from resources and programming to promote acceptance and gender-affirming behaviors.

scholarly journals SAINDO DO ARMÁRIO: DIÁRIO DE CAMPO EM UMA ESCOLA LGBTTT / COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET: FIELD DIARY ON A SCHOOL LGBTTT

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (50) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renan Antônio Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Collective Levels ◽  
Life Path ◽  
Two Stages

Este trabalho tem como foco a investigação das dificuldades enfrentadas pelos homossexuais em seu percurso de vida. Investiga ainda a realidade dos alunos da escola E-Jovem, uma instituição de Campinas (SP) voltada para o público LGBTTT, verificando as possíveis transformações vividas tanto no âmbito pessoal (aprendizagem, liberdade etc.) quanto no âmbito coletivo relativas ao combate à homofobia. A coleta de dados aconteceu em duas etapas: inicialmente foram realizadas observações participantes no ambiente escolar e, em seguida, foram feitas entrevistas individuais e semiestruturadas com cinco alunos e cinco professores.ABSTRACTThis work focuses on the investigation of the difficulties faced by homosexuals in their life path. It also investigates the reality of E-Jovem school students, an institution from Campinas/ (SP, Brazil) dedicated to the LGBT+ public, checking possible transformations in both personal (learning, freedom etc.) and collective levels regarding the struggle against homophobia. Data collection was carried out in two stages: initially, a participant observation was conducted in the school environment, and then individual semi-structured interviews were lead with five students and five teachers.

Introduction

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Abigail C. Saguy
Keyword(s):  
Coming Out ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Close Association ◽  
Undocumented Immigrant ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Youth Movement ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Plural Marriage ◽  
Depth Interviews

This chapter argues that coming out has become what sociologists call a “master frame,” a way of understanding the world that is sufficiently elastic and inclusive that a wide range of social movements can use it in their own campaigns. It introduces five movements that are the focus of the book—(1) the American lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) rights movement; (2) the fat acceptance movement; (3) the undocumented immigrant youth movement; (4) the plural-marriage family movement among Mormon fundamentalist polygamists; and (5) the #MeToo movement. It reviews the data and methods that form the basis of the book—participant observation, textual analysis, and 146 in-depth interviews. It argues that disparate groups use coming out to challenge negative stereotypes and overcome oppression, and that the close association of coming out with gay people informs the meaning of the term in other contexts. It previews the subsequent chapters.

scholarly journals ‘These cameras are here for a reason’ – media coming out, symbolic power and the value of ‘participation’: behind the scenes of the Dutch reality programme Uit de Kast

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balázs Boross ◽  
Stijn Reijnders
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Broadcast Media ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
Television Programme ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Symbolic Value ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article addresses the increasing popularity of coming out as mediatized practice, by focusing on the example of the internationally successful Dutch television programme Uit de Kast (‘Out of the Closet’). While the choice of coming out in front of the cameras is often received controversially both by the public and the protagonists’ immediate environment, youngsters keep applying to participate in the programme. To understand the continuous appeal of this form of self-disclosure, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 participants from different seasons about their motivations, experiences and evaluations of taking part in the show. By following their journey into the world of media production, this article highlights the implications of media participation for the process of coming out, as related to questions of empowerment, visibility and agency, and ultimately, to the perceived symbolic value of (participating in) broadcast media in the new media age.

Microdensitometer—computer correlation analysis of ultrastructural periodicity

1978 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-33
Author(s):  
D.R. Ensor ◽  
C.G. Jensen ◽  
J.A. Fillery ◽  
R.J.K. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Background Noise ◽  
Computer Control ◽  
Optical Diffraction ◽  
Screw Thread ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Computer Storage ◽  
Correlation Process ◽  
Electron Microscope Image ◽  
Fixed Beam

Because periodicity is a major indicator of structural organisation numerous methods have been devised to demonstrate periodicity masked by background “noise” in the electron microscope image (e.g. photographic image reinforcement, Markham et al, 1964; optical diffraction techniques, Horne, 1977; McIntosh,1974). Computer correlation analysis of a densitometer tracing provides another means of minimising "noise". The correlation process uncovers periodic information by cancelling random elements. The technique is easily executed, the results are readily interpreted and the computer removes tedium, lends accuracy and assists in impartiality.A scanning densitometer was adapted to allow computer control of the scan and to give direct computer storage of the data. A photographic transparency of the image to be scanned is mounted on a stage coupled directly to an accurate screw thread driven by a stepping motor. The stage is moved so that the fixed beam of the densitometer (which is directed normal to the transparency) traces a straight line along the structure of interest in the image.

Freeze fracture imaging and computer simulation of liposome structure: Membrane geometry and defects

1983 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 646-647
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Zasadzinski
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Continuum Theory ◽  
Closed Surfaces ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Concentric Spheres ◽  
Membrane Geometry ◽  
Dupin Cyclides ◽  
Limiting Case

At low weight fractions, many surfactant and biological amphiphiles form dispersions of lamellar liquid crystalline liposomes in water. Amphiphile molecules tend to align themselves in parallel bilayers which are free to bend. Bilayers must form closed surfaces to separate hydrophobic and hydrophilic domains completely. Continuum theory of liquid crystals requires that the constant spacing of bilayer surfaces be maintained except at singularities of no more than line extent. Maxwell demonstrated that only two types of closed surfaces can satisfy this constraint: concentric spheres and Dupin cyclides. Dupin cyclides (Figure 1) are parallel closed surfaces which have a conjugate ellipse (r1) and hyperbola (r2) as singularities in the bilayer spacing. Any straight line drawn from a point on the ellipse to a point on the hyperbola is normal to every surface it intersects (broken lines in Figure 1). A simple example, and limiting case, is a family of concentric tori (Figure 1b).To distinguish between the allowable arrangements, freeze fracture TEM micrographs of representative biological (L-α phosphotidylcholine: L-α PC) and surfactant (sodium heptylnonyl benzenesulfonate: SHBS)liposomes are compared to mathematically derived sections of Dupin cyclides and concentric spheres.

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