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Between Gay and Straight: Understanding Friendship Across Sexual Orientation: Understanding Friendship Across Sexual Orientation (Ethnographic Alternatives) by Tillmann-Healy, Lisa M., 1971- is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Between Gay and Straight: Understanding Friendship Across Sexual Orientation: Understanding Friendship Across Sexual Orientation (Ethnographic Alternatives) about?

<p>It started as a class project—a young, married, small-town white woman interviewing a gay acquaintance and his circle of friends. From this developed a three-year exploration of the complexities of carrying on gay-straight friendships. This reflexive, thoughtful, and compellingly written study moves from gay bars to softball leagues to visits with families and friends, both gay and straight. During its course, the author develops a growing understanding of the differences between the two communities, the difficulties of developing bonds across groups, and the inherent rewards of seeking (and being) the Other in contemporary society. She explores sexuality, marriage, lifestyles, and the meanings of friendship, culminating in a boisterous dissertation defense attended by her new community of friends. As a study of a gay community, a narrative of personal development and change, and an exploration of the use of friendship in conducting research that transforms both participants and researcher, Tillmann-Healy's work will be compelling reading for scholars, students, and the broader community.</p>

Author

Tillmann-Healy, Lisa M., 1971-

Publisher

Walnut Creek, CA: AltaMira Press

Published

2001

Language

EN

ISBN

9780759101111

Subjects

Gender Studies, Psychology, Fiction

Rating

3.2 / 5 (5 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14