Morris J F
University of Vermont, Department of Psychology, Burlington 05405, USA.
J Homosex. 1997;33(2):1-22. doi: 10.1300/J082v33n02_01.
Coming out for lesbians is discussed as a multidimensional process. Four dimensions are presented and explored. First is sexual identity formation which encompasses development of lesbian sexuality and awareness of being a lesbian. Second is disclosure of sexual orientation to others. Third is sexual expression and behavior. Fourth is lesbian consciousness which refers to how lesbians see themselves in relation to the social environment, including lesbian and gay communities. These dimensions are examined in relation to existing theories and research about lesbian coming out processes. Further, there is a discussion of coming out and demographic differences among lesbians. The possible impact of age, race, ethnicity, religion, geographic location, income, employment, and education on lesbian coming out are considered.
女同性恋者出柜被视为一个多维度的过程。文中提出并探讨了四个维度。首先是性身份形成，包括女同性恋性取向的发展以及对自身为女同性恋者的认知。其次是向他人披露性取向。第三是性表达与行为。第四是女同性恋意识，即女同性恋者如何看待自己与社会环境的关系，包括女同性恋群体和男同性恋群体。这些维度结合关于女同性恋者出柜过程的现有理论和研究进行了审视。此外，还讨论了女同性恋者出柜及其中的人口统计学差异。考虑了年龄、种族、民族、宗教、地理位置、收入、就业和教育等因素对女同性恋者出柜可能产生的影响。
