Beyond Homophobia: How do Jamaican Men who Have Sex with Men Build Communities, Affirm Identity, and Mitigate Homophobia?

We examined the social and romantic relationships of Jamaican MSM and how these factors fostered a sense of community in an anti-homosexual environment. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 MSM ages 18 to 29. Women and familial matriarchal figures were more likely to accept someone identified as homosexual and provide protection against homophobia.
Source: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research