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Growing UP Outside Binary: Understanding the Life of Queer Individuals and it's Reflection on Psycho-social Well-being


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"Queer people don't grow up as ourselves; we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimize humiliation and prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts of ourselves are truly us and which parts we've created to protect us." These words by 'Alexander Leon' perfectly describe the essence of this work. The goal of this study is to present what it is to grow as a queer individual in a heteronormative surrounding. Further the study aims at making people aware about the struggle and difficulties which in a way has an impact on psycho-social health of queer individuals. The study uses a qualitative approach which is exploratory in nature. For primary data, the study conducted semi structured interviews of experts as key informants on the topic. Secondary data analysis was done through available material related to current queer matter. This study also aims to highlight the need for sexuality education and to spread awareness about queer existence. The study hopes for a kind and inclusive future ahead.

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Childhood, Heteronormativity, Queer Life, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Sexuality Education, Inclusivity
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Authors

Shubham D. Jadhav
Department of Psychology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Sadhana Natu
Department of Psychology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Abstract


"Queer people don't grow up as ourselves; we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimize humiliation and prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts of ourselves are truly us and which parts we've created to protect us." These words by 'Alexander Leon' perfectly describe the essence of this work. The goal of this study is to present what it is to grow as a queer individual in a heteronormative surrounding. Further the study aims at making people aware about the struggle and difficulties which in a way has an impact on psycho-social health of queer individuals. The study uses a qualitative approach which is exploratory in nature. For primary data, the study conducted semi structured interviews of experts as key informants on the topic. Secondary data analysis was done through available material related to current queer matter. This study also aims to highlight the need for sexuality education and to spread awareness about queer existence. The study hopes for a kind and inclusive future ahead.

Keywords


Childhood, Heteronormativity, Queer Life, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Sexuality Education, Inclusivity

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