Abstracts
Résumé
Cet article porte sur le vieillissement des aînés gais et lesbiennes selon une approche qualitative. Selon des recherches, plusieurs facteurs viennent influencer les perceptions et les expériences du vieillissement des aînés gais et lesbiennes. Les résultats sont tirés d’une recherche doctorale explorant la participation sociale des aînés gais et lesbiennes. L’article documente les représentations et perceptions du vieillissement, les enjeux spécifiques à l’intersection de l’orientation sexuelle et de l’avancée en âge ainsi que l’agentivité des aînés gais et lesbiennes.
Mots-clés :
- Vieillissement,
- gais et lesbiennes,
- agentivité,
- identité,
- parcours de vie
Abstract
This article explores the aging of older gay and lesbian adults from a qualitative approach. According to research, several factors influence the perceptions and experiences related to aging of older gay and lesbian adults. The results are from a doctoral research exploring the social participation of gay and lesbian older adults. This article documents the representations and perceptions of aging, the specific issues at the intersection of the sexual orientation and age, as well as the agency of gay and lesbian older adults.
Keywords:
- Aging,
- gay and lesbian,
- agency,
- identity,
- life course
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