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The process of coming out, coming out to family and community, The risks…
The process of coming out
conflicts with families of color
homophobia within communities is tied to racism and sexism
scared of homophobia
black and latinos are able to have this silent tolerance if the relationship is closeted
lesbians
silent tolerance
choosing motherhood as a lesbian
losing that community for the child
losing ethnic community
coming out to family and community
coming out as being integral
their relationships with family were important to them
lesbians of color
didnt want to be rejected by family
religion
the church is the hardest
positive experiences
many middle class/ white lesbians
The risks and benefits of coming out
better support system
the race and class makes it easier for lesbians to come out
feel shunned if they cant come out
comint out is rarely easy to family or communites
the ability to come out is a factor in the decision process
unequal structures of race and class
to be a mother or remain childless
gathering voices
recruited 35 willing participates
5 counties
ages 22-46
conducted focus groups
2000 lesbians
with different backgrounds and ethincty
childfree lesbians