ERIC Number: EJ1456931
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0897-5264
EISSN: EISSN-1543-3382
"Just Because I'm Not Super Masculine Doesn't Mean I'm Not Bisexual": Stories of Bisexual/ Pansexual Fraternity Members' Performances of Gender and Sexuality
Steve Lemerand; Antonio Duran
Journal of College Student Development, v65 n5 p474-489 2024
Fraternal organizations have often received criticism from individuals who argue that these groups perpetuate harmful gendered norms and oppress members who identify with queer communities. However, scholars and practitioners alike have paid little attention to members who identify as bisexual/pansexual (bi/pan) within these organizations. This narrative inquiry study examined the stories of eight pan/bi fraternity members, exploring how they described their performance of gender and sexual identities within these organizational contexts. Findings brought to light the following: how the heterosexist, monosexist settings influenced their varied performances; how members described the impact of their performances on experiences and relationships; and how participants viewed the complexities of performances and queered discourses of authenticity. Implications for research and practice are offered.
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Fraternities, College Students, Performance, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Behavior Standards, Social Behavior, Student Experience, Group Membership, Interpersonal Relationship, Influences, College Environment, Masculinity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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