Document Type
Conference Presentation
Publication Date
3-29-2019
Abstract
Scholars have observed that gay men and lesbians are more likely than heterosexual men and women to hold individualistic orientations to nonmarital relationships. However, it is unclear whether they approach marriage in the same way. Drawing on interviews with currently married gay men and lesbians, this presentation shows that many actually hold communal orientations to marriage, especially in the ways they describe their mutual interdependence, the division of household labor, and their couple-level decision-making practices.
Department
Sociology and Corrections
Conference Name
2019 Scholars at Work Conference
Conference Place
Mankato, MN
Recommended Citation
Hoy, A. (2019, March 29). 'It feels like we're together as a team': Communal orientations to marriage among gay men and lesbians. 2019 Scholars at Work Conference, Mankato, MN.
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