Principles of Queer Gerontology
2024

Principles of Queer Gerontology

publication

Author Information

Author(s): Fabbre Vanessa, Oswald Austin, Jen Sarah

Primary Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Hypothesis

What is queer gerontology and how can it be applied to scholarship and activism?

Conclusion

The study outlines five principles of queer gerontology aimed at enhancing the understanding and visibility of LGBTQ+ lives in the context of aging.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study emphasizes the need for a queering of gerontology to better understand LGBTQ+ aging.
  • It presents five principles that guide the application of queer theory in gerontology.
  • The authors advocate for increased visibility and awareness of LGBTQ+ identities.

Takeaway

This study talks about how to better understand and support LGBTQ+ people as they age by using five important ideas.

Methodology

The authors present a historical overview and describe the development of five principles based on queer theory.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1947

Want to read the original?

Access the complete publication on the publisher's website

View Original Publication