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Older lesbians — experiences of aging, discrimination and resilience
Author(s)	Paige Averett, Intae Yoon, Carol L Jenkins
Journal title	Journal of Women & Aging, vol 23, no 3, 2011
Pages	pp 216-232
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Lesbians ; Attitude ; Ageism ; Adjustment.
Annotation	Older lesbians are at minimum subject to a triple threat of marginalisation due to ageism, heterosexism and sexism. A national survey specific to this often-invisible population has not occurred in the U.S. in over 25 years. The present study was completed to reveal the needs, strengths and experiences of a new cohort of older lesbians. 456 older lesbians responded to an online survey on topics including sociodemographics, social activity, health, sexual identity, family relationships, romantic relationships, service/programme use, mental health, end-of-life care and discrimination. Overall findings of this latest survey showed that older lesbians are resilient and have much strength in the face of both oppression and the ageing process. A number of similarities and differences between the previous and current cohort of older lesbians are highlighted. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-121026057 A
Classmark	ES6DB: DP: B:TOB: DR
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