2023
Queer (In)visible and Disenfranchised: The Situation of LGBTQ+ Seniors in the Czech Republic
NEDVĚDOVÁ, SvětlanaZákladní údaje
Originální název
Queer (In)visible and Disenfranchised: The Situation of LGBTQ+ Seniors in the Czech Republic
Název česky
Queer (ne)viditelní a neuznaní: situace LGBTQ+ seniorů v České republice
Název anglicky
Queer (In)visible and Disenfranchised: The Situation of LGBTQ+ Seniors in the Czech Republic
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Vydání
Death and Sexuality British Sociological Association (BSA) Death, Dying and Bereavement Study Group Annual Symposium, 2023
Další údaje
Typ výsledku
Prezentace na konferencích
Utajení
není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství
Odkazy
Organizační jednotka
Fakulta sociálních studií
Klíčová slova česky
queer; senioři; sociálně neuznaný žal; truchlení
Klíčová slova anglicky
queer; seniors; disenfranchised grief; bereavement
Změněno: 29. 5. 2024 14:28, Mgr. Blanka Farkašová
Anotace
Anglicky
Losing one's spouse and grieving for them is a complex and arduous process. Grief and bereavement, as socially and culturally mediated experiences, are influenced by societal norms and controls. The way individuals experience grief is shaped by various factors, including gender, culture, age, ethnicity, and sexuality. This complexity deepens when these factors overlap, often resulting in what is known as disenfranchised or socially unrecognized grief. This presentation primarily explores the intersection of sexuality, aging, and bereavement in the Czech Republic, drawing on the country’s post-socialist background. Previous studies have revealed a paradox within this particular population segment. While queer individuals are often reduced to their sexuality, seniors are frequently perceived as asexual. This misconception can lead to the incorrect belief that aging LGBTQ+ seniors simply do not exist. To gain a more profound understanding of this situation, I conducted an in-depth interview with a bereavement counsellor and activist, in addition to conducting a content analysis of two selected brochures aimed at social workers. The findings reveal an ambivalent picture: while the topic is not entirely invisible, its significance is primarily highlighted through the tireless efforts of a few dedicated activists. This underscores the inadequacy of institutional approaches to address such issues comprehensively and opens another area for future research.
Návaznosti
| GA23-05047S, projekt VaV |
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