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8 - Historical Perspectives on Sexual-Affectional Identity Development

from Part II - LGBTQ+ Lifespan Development and Family Dynamics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 October 2024

By
Monica Band ,
Amber L. Pope  and
Jeffry Moe
Edited by
Jeffry Moe ,
Amber L. Pope ,
Dilani M. Perera  and
Narketta Sparkman-Key
Jeffry Moe
Affiliation:
Old Dominion University, Virginia
Amber L. Pope
Affiliation:
William & Mary
Dilani M. Perera
Affiliation:
Fairfield University, Connecticut
Narketta Sparkman-Key
Affiliation:
James Madison University, Virginia
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Summary

This chapter delves into the historical perspectives on sexual-affectional identity development, encompassing key aspects such as the development of terminology, significant dates and events for sexual-affectional identity minoritized groups, cross-cultural perspectives, the role of helping professions in marginalization, and a critical review of models of sexual-affectional identity development. By exploring historical shifts in language and conceptualization, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of key terms used to describe sexual-affectional identity. The chapter critically evaluates the role of helping professions in perpetuating marginalization and discrimination against sexually minoritized individuals, emphasizing the need for ethical and inclusive practices within clinical mental health counseling. The chapter critically appraises existing models of sexual-affectional identity development, questioning linear and stage-based frameworks. Students will employ alternative models that recognize the fluidity, intersectionality, and diverse experiences within sexual-affectional identity development. Finally, this chapter provides graduate-level students with the historical, cultural, and theoretical foundations to approach sexual-affectional identity development from a comprehensive and inclusive clinical mental health counseling perspective. It enables them to better support and advocate for individuals with intersectional, minoritized sexual-affectional identities in their professional practice.

Keywords

Sexual-affectional identitiesaffirming modelsidentity development
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LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling
A Student and Practitioner Handbook
 , pp. 130 - 151
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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