{"title":"An Early Queer Riot? The 1905 Les Douaires Mutiny and Abolitionist Genealogies of Queer Politics.","authors":"Elias Michaut","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2546892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2546892","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In July 1905, the incarcerated youths detained at Les Douaires, France, rebelled following a crackdown of the penal administration on homosexual relationships. This episode might be one of the earliest recorded queer riots in modern European history. After discussing its political economic context, the course of the mutiny is described in detail, alongside its meaning for the study of past sexualities. Re-interpreting this mutiny as an act of self-defense of the youth against a morbid environment, this paper draws parallels between this insubordination and later queer riots to hold that the fight for queer/trans liberation and the fight to end incarceration and policing have been historically tied. The paper ends by defending the necessity to re-anchor Western queer politics in anticolonialism and carceral abolitionism, against inclusion in the neoliberal project.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144859786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deborah Oceane Rousson, Seweryn Zielinski, Celene B Milanés
{"title":"Between Visibility and Discretion: Gay Entrepreneurs' Perspectives on Tourism in Seoul's Hidden Gayborhood.","authors":"Deborah Oceane Rousson, Seweryn Zielinski, Celene B Milanés","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2546887","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2546887","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Why do some gayborhoods strive for international recognition while others remain discreet? This study investigates this question through a mixed-methods case study of Jongno 3-ga, a historically significant yet understated gayborhood in Seoul, South Korea. Drawing on interviews with gay business owners, surveys of nearby non-gay businesses and area visitors, and spatial analysis, the findings highlight a strong preference for maintaining the neighborhood's low-key character. While tourism is not inherently unwelcome, local entrepreneurs express concerns about gentrification, privacy loss, and community displacement. Unlike more visible queer enclaves, Jongno 3-ga exemplifies \"plural cohabitation\" defined as a spatiotemporal arrangement that allows gay and non-gay businesses to coexist with minimal conflict. This arrangement protects community integrity in a socially conservative society where discretion often ensures safety. The study also introduces the concept of \"identity-driven lifestyle entrepreneurs,\" describing gay bar owners who prioritize emotional well-being, community care, and personal identity over economic growth. These findings contribute to queer tourism, urban geography, and entrepreneurship literature by challenging neoliberal assumptions that visibility and commercialization are universally empowering. Instead, in contexts like South Korea, strategic invisibility can sustain queer spaces without compromising safety or authenticity.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-27"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144859787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Navigating Support Systems: A Life Narrative Study of Help-Seeking Behaviors and Barriers Among Filipino Gay Men in Grandparent-Headed Households.","authors":"Philip Luis P De Leon, A B Mangaoil, D C Rungduin","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2543839","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2543839","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores the help-seeking behaviors and identity development of Filipino gay young adults raised in grandparent-headed households, an underexamined family structure shaped by labor migration and socio-cultural conservatism in the Philippines. Despite increased visibility of Gay individuals in media, limited research investigates their lived experiences within traditional, intergenerational households governed by religious and moral expectations. Using narrative inquiry, six self-identified gay men aged 18-25 shared life stories highlighting how intergenerational caregiving influenced their emotional well-being, identity expression, and access to support. Thematic narrative analysis revealed varied relational dynamics with grandparents, ranging from unconditional support to constrained tolerance, and identified a clear shift from family-based to peer-centric help-seeking strategies in response to internalized stigma, cultural values like hiya, and barriers such as utang na loob. Findings underscore the complex interplay between familial acceptance, silence, and resilience, and illustrate how young gay men strategically navigate support systems outside the family to preserve mental health. This study contributes to queer and family studies in the Philippine context and calls for culturally responsive mental health and family support interventions that address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ youth in non-nuclear households.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144856782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Marriage Injustice: Exploring Legal and Social Impact on LGBTQA+ Rights in India.","authors":"Vinshy P K","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2543842","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2543842","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article examines the widespread injustices faced by gender and sexual minority groups in India regarding marriage rights-focusing on the legal and social implications of denying them the right to marry. Despite being a symbol of cultural diversity, India continues to uphold outdated legal frameworks that exclude LGBTQ+individuals from the institution of marriage. Through a thoughtful analysis of historical contexts, legal developments and their societal impact, this article aims to uncover the systemic discrimination and injustice experienced by these communities. It also explores the far- reaching consequences of such exclusion including its harmful effects on individual well-being and the broader struggle for societal equality.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144856781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dining with Pride: Gastronomic Experiences of Gay Travelers.","authors":"Roozbeh Babolian Hendijani","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2543837","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2543837","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study explores the gastronomic experiences of local gay travelers in Indonesia. The focus of this study is to know how food influences their travel experiences, their connections with the culture, and the affirmation of their identity. Conducting qualitative interviews with fifteen local Indonesian gay men, the study demonstrates that although sexual identity does not directly influence food choices, the inclusivity and safety of destinations notably influence travelers' comfort in exploring local cuisines. The participants emphasized the important role of authentic local foods, the role of social media in finding culinary experiences, and the difficulties encountered in conservative destinations. The study emphasizes the need for more inclusive environments, shedding light on destination marketers to increase Indonesia's appeal to gay travelers. By incorporating the Social Identity Theory and the Destination Image Theory, this research provides an understanding of how gastronomic tourism enhances cultural connections and identity expression among marginalized communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144856779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sorawit Wainipitapong, Teeravut Wiwattarangkul, Dylan Kneale, Laia Bécares
{"title":"LGBTQ+ Identity Disclosure and Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Qualitative and Longitudinal Quantitative Studies.","authors":"Sorawit Wainipitapong, Teeravut Wiwattarangkul, Dylan Kneale, Laia Bécares","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2540371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2540371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Disclosure of sexual orientation and/or gender identity is a complex process that changes over time. While qualitative research captures the nuanced thoughts and emotions of LGBTQ+ individuals, longitudinal quantitative studies provide information on associations with predictors and outcomes of disclosure over time. This systematic review examined the association between LGBTQ+ identity disclosure and mental health outcomes by analysing studies employing both methodologies. This review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024542419). A systematic search was conducted across seven databases (MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycInfo, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and all ProQuest databases) using key search terms: mental health, LGBTQ+, disclosure/non-disclosure, qualitative, and longitudinal methodology. Ninety-five studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising 77 qualitative and 18 longitudinal quantitative. Thematic synthesis of qualitative studies identified three key themes: 1) fear as a central emotional experience often leading to non-disclosure, 2) psychological implications of the act of disclosure regardless of reactions, and 3) mental health implications following disclosure. Longitudinal quantitative studies predominantly suggested positive mental health outcomes following disclosure and negative effects of non-disclosure. The link between disclosure and substance misuse remained inconclusive. Sociocultural factors-including race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status-shaped these outcomes, highlighting the need for context-specific support and interventions for LGBTQ+ individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-48"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144856780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthew Mitchell, Joel Anderson, Natalie Amos, Adam Hill, Ruth McNair, Marina Carman, Adam Bourne
{"title":"Anti-Queer Violence in Australia: An Intersectional Analysis of Victimization Among LGBTQA+ Adults.","authors":"Matthew Mitchell, Joel Anderson, Natalie Amos, Adam Hill, Ruth McNair, Marina Carman, Adam Bourne","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2530133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2530133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anti-queer violence is a significant criminological, public health, and social justice concern. While international research has shown that LGBTQA+ people generally experience higher rates of victimization compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers, knowledge about these patterns in the Australian context remains limited. Moreover, most existing research focuses on overall rates of victimization, rather than on violence specifically related to sexual orientation or gender identity, and greater clarity is needed regarding the specific types of violence experienced, their relative frequencies, and how these differ across subgroups within the LGBTQA+ population. Analyzing self-report victimization data from the largest and most diverse sample of LGBTQA+ adults ever surveyed in Australia (<i>n</i> = 6,835), this article reveals that anti-queer violence remains a significant and persistent problem. Fifty-nine percent of participants experienced at least one form of anti-queer victimization in the past twelve months, and sixty-four percent of those victimized were victimized more than once. We also identify significant variations in victimization types and prevalence across demographic characteristics, including sexuality, gender identity, racial group, geographic location, income, education, employment, and disability status. These findings underscore the need for structural and intersectional responses to address anti-queer violence.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-38"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144838275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Refracted Selves: Queer Memory, Desire, and the Autobiographical Gaze in Onir's Pine Cone.","authors":"Bharat Dhiman","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2543844","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2543844","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Queer identities in Indian cinema are frequently subject to erasure, sanitization, or sensationalism. Pine Cone, directed by Onir, presents a daring and meditative intervention. Drawing on his own life, Onir crafts a semi-autobiographical narrative that forgoes linear storytelling in favor of a fragmented structure spanning three decades of queer love, longing, and loss. The film follows Sid Mehra, a gay filmmaker, as he navigates different phases of his life and intimate relationships, making visible not only the inner life of a queer man but also the shifting social contours of LGBTQ+ identity in urban India. Rather than offering a singular coming-out narrative or an assimilationist love story, the film interrogates the emotional debris of queer living: conditional acceptance, failed intimacies, temporal displacement, and the politics of visibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144838276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abigail G Richburg, Benjamin T Blankenship, Abigail J Stewart
{"title":"Pubertal Timing, Perceived Social Support, and Self-Esteem Among Sexual Minority and Straight Youth.","authors":"Abigail G Richburg, Benjamin T Blankenship, Abigail J Stewart","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2543843","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2543843","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Self-esteem is crucial for overall well-being and develops amid a complex web of social and biological changes across adolescence and into young adulthood. This study examines how perceived social support and pubertal timing in adolescence relate to young adult self-esteem disparities based on gender/sex and sexual orientation. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (<i>N</i> = 1,144; 76.57% young women, 50% sexual minorities), we tested moderated mediation models predicting young adult self-esteem as a function of adolescent perceived social support and pubertal timing. Lower perceived social support among adolescent sexual minority girls predicted adult self-esteem differences with their heterosexual counterparts. Regardless of sexual orientation, boys who perceived themselves as developing earlier than their peers perceived greater social support during adolescence, which in turn predicted higher young adult self-esteem. We interpreted this to mean that the same social forces protecting early-developing boys may simultaneously undermine all boys' developing self-esteem by promoting downward social comparisons based on adherence to mainstream masculinity. These findings underscore the contextual nature of self-esteem development and support targeted interventions to support positive self-esteem across gender and sexual identities.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alberto Amadori, Cassandra Bullough, Marla Eisenberg, Stephen T Russell, Antonella Brighi
{"title":"\"We Grew Up Thinking Like That\": A Qualitative Study on Adolescents' Perceptions of Online Homophobia.","authors":"Alberto Amadori, Cassandra Bullough, Marla Eisenberg, Stephen T Russell, Antonella Brighi","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2543845","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2543845","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Homophobia is a societal process that marginalizes non-heteronormative identities through attitudes, behaviors, and institutional norms. In digital spaces, these dynamics appear as online homophobia, including homophobic cyberbullying. While prior research has examined cultural aspects of homophobia, fewer studies have explored how adolescents perceive its presence online. This study presents findings from 17 focus groups involving 95 adolescents (Mage = 17.9, SD = 1.3; 77.8% girls, 21.1% boys) conducted in Northern Italy. Participants reflected on online homophobic behavior and the factors that sustain it. Thematic analysis revealed two overarching themes: (1) the influence of cultural and social norms, and (2) personal beliefs and attitudes. Subthemes included the role of family and religion, peer conformity, social validation, gendered expectations, and reliance on stereotypes. Adolescents described online homophobia not only as an extension of offline prejudice, but also as a way to signal belonging or avoid marginalization. Participants also discussed emotional motives such as fear, insecurity, and frustration as key drivers behind online homophobic behavior. These findings point to the need for educational and policy interventions that address the normalization of homophobic language, foster critical digital literacy, and promote online spaces that support gender and sexual diversity.</p>","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}