Subjectivity and identity in old age – aging and LGBTQIA+ identities
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https://doi.org/10.55892/jrg.v8i19.2353Keywords:
LGBTQIA aging; identity; resistance; intersectionality; social invisibility.Abstract
This article investigates the construction of identity and strategies of resistance among LGBTQIA+ older adults facing processes of social, affective, and political invisibility that shape their experiences in old age. Based on a qualitative and phenomenological approach, through narrative interviews, the study aims to understand how these individuals affirm or silence their identities in contexts marked by homophobia, transphobia, and ageism. The theoretical framework draws on Social Representations Theory and Intersectionality Studies, allowing for an analysis of the subjective effects of exclusion and the modes of personal and collective reinvention developed by this population. The findings reveal that, despite institutional marginalization and historical neglect, many LGBTQIA+ elders build networks of belonging and resilience that challenge normative discourses on aging and sexuality. This research contributes to expanding the field of psycho-gerontology by incorporating new narratives about aging and reaffirming the right to visibility, care, and dignity in dissident old age.
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