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Meanings, Preferences, and Power among Men Having Sex with Men in Manila
- Author(s):
- Jeffry Acaba (see profile)
- Date:
- 2013
- Group(s):
- LGBTQ Studies
- Subject(s):
- Culture--Study and teaching, Gay culture in literature, Gay and lesbian studies, Queer theory
- Item Type:
- Article
- Tag(s):
- heteronormativity, masculinity, men having sex with men, sexual identity, sexual role, Cultural studies, Gay and lesbian literature, LGBTQ Studies
- Permanent URL:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/M6QP6T
- Abstract:
- This study explores the meanings, preferences, and power relations ascribed to sexual roles. One hundred and seventy-eight men having sex with men (MSM) participated in an online survey in 2010, seven of whom participated in a faceto- face in-depth interview in order describe the scripts attached to sexual roles, preferences for sexual partners, and perceptions of HIV risks. Sexual identities do not dictate sexual roles, which depends on choice based on experience, negotiation, emotional attachment, and power relations. No significant difference was found between sexual roles and physical traits, which suggest that physical characteristics are not a gauge in looking for a potential sexual partner. Power dynamics between men also implicate reciprocity. There is a need to integrated masculinity, power dynamics, and sex in HIV education programs toward the demystification of misconceptions about sex roles and risks to HIV.
- Metadata:
- xml
- Published as:
- Journal article
- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 6 years ago
- License:
- All Rights Reserved
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