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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
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"S-T-R-8 up" Latinas: Affirming an Alternative Sexual Identity
Gubrium, Aline C.; Torres, M. Idali
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v6 n3 p281-305 2011
For young women, being "aggressive" is generally viewed as a negative identity and associated with bullying and interpersonal violence. Especially in a heteronormative context, sexually aggressive identities are not commonly associated with young women. Resulting negative perceptions or silences surrounding this possible sexual identity are directly consequential in the development of comprehensive sexuality education curricula. Taking a narrative approach and applying a Photovoice elicitation strategy to prompt discussion, the data presented in this article show how young Latinas, when given the opportunity, critically construct aggressive identities in contrastive terms, affirming the identity to befit a counter-intuitive understanding. Implications of considering subjective complexities in sexuality education curricula are discussed in the conclusion. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Sex Education, Females, Sexuality, Sexual Identity, Hispanic Americans, Identification (Psychology), Aggression, Negative Attitudes, Social Attitudes, Photography, High School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Massachusetts
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