Researching older lesbians: problems and partial solutions
Abstract
There is a lack of research about older lesbians, who can be considered not only a "hidden population" but also a population in hiding. Yet older lesbians hold vital historical and cultural narratives that are, in turn, the heritage of younger lesbians. They also have much to contribute to understandings about gender, sexuality and aging, and to their currently unmet needs in terms of age-related housing, health, and social care provision. This article reflects on some of the issues that make it difficult to access older lesbians for research purposes. It identifies four problematic areas in researching older lesbians: definitions, access, representative sampling, and ethical issues. It suggests that participative action research might offer a means of widening access and engaging with older lesbians in a more collaborative way.
Acceptance Date | Jul 15, 2013 |
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Publication Date | Jul 15, 2013 |
Journal | Journal of Lesbian Studies |
Print ISSN | 1089-4160 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 380 - 392 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/10894160.2013.773840 |
Keywords | Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Feminism, Homosexuality, Female, Humans, Prejudice, Research, Social Support |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10894160.2013.773840 |
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