Krakauer Ilana D, Rose Suzanna M
a University of Missouri-St. Louis , St. Louis , USA.
J Lesbian Stud. 2002;6(1):31-43. doi: 10.1300/J155v06n01_04.
Abstract The impact of lesbian group membership upon physical appearance was examined among 81 young lesbians (ages 18-30) who participated in a questionnaire study. Most participants indicated making distinct but modest changes in their physical appearance after coming out as lesbians. These changes were in the direction of their pre-coming out conceptions of lesbians as being butch or androgynous in appearance. A majority reported cutting their hair shorter, wearing more comfortable shoes, or adopting a less traditionally feminine appearance after coming out. Participants also said they significantly less often wore dresses, used makeup, and shaved their legs and underarms. A significant decrease in body weight concern also occurred after coming out. Other changes in physical appearance are discussed. Participants believed that the changes were influenced by the opinions of other lesbians, their desire to signal prospective partners, and by becoming more comfortable with themselves. Implications of these results are discussed in terms of peer group norms, group identity, and sexual signaling.
在一项问卷调查研究中，对81名年龄在18至30岁之间的年轻女同性恋者进行了调查，以探究女同性恋群体成员身份对其外貌的影响。大多数参与者表示，在公开出柜成为女同性恋者后，她们对外貌做出了明显但适度的改变。这些改变朝着她们出柜前对女同性恋者外貌的认知方向发展，即外表呈现出男性化或兼具两性特征。大多数人报告称，出柜后她们剪短了头发，穿更舒适的鞋子，或者采用了不那么传统女性化的外表。参与者还表示，出柜后她们穿裙子、化妆以及刮腿毛和腋毛的频率显著降低。出柜后，对体重的担忧也显著减少。文中还讨论了外貌的其他变化。参与者认为，这些变化受到其他女同性恋者意见的影响，她们希望向潜在伴侣发出信号，并且对自己感觉更加自在。本文从同伴群体规范、群体认同和性信号等方面讨论了这些结果的意义。
