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Developing inclusive later life learning environments: insights form intersectional analysis of ageing and lesbian, gay, transgendered and bisexual identities
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SourceEuropean journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults 9 (2018) 1, S. 45-60 ZDB
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ISSN2000-7426; 20007426
LanguageEnglish
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Abstract (English):To date there has been minimal empirical inquiry on what may constitute inclusive learning environments for older (50+ years) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) adults. This paper draws upon a recent life-histories study with older LGBT adults in Scotland to consider how such environments can be developed. To do so, intersectional analysis is applied to interrogate how participants’ lived realities and sense of self are enabled and constrained by the interactions between their diverse ageing, LGBT and other identities in the particular contexts of later life, post work. The paper argues that by adopting this approach to intersectional analysis, critical educational gerontology (CEG) is equipped to more effectively realise inclusive, meaningful and potentially empowering learning environments for older LGBT adults. These will be more attuned to their later life realities, enabling them to reflect on the changing significance of being LGBT as they age, while allowing potential for personal growth and renewed sense of self. (DIPF/Orig.)
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Date of publication24.05.2018
CitationMcAllister, Christopher: Developing inclusive later life learning environments: insights form intersectional analysis of ageing and lesbian, gay, transgendered and bisexual identities - In: European journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults 9 (2018) 1, S. 45-60 - URN: urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-155307 - DOI: 10.25656/01:15530; 10.3384/rela.2000-7426.rela9105
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