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A story of “difference”, a different story: young homeless lesbian, gay and bisexual people

Shirley Prendergast (Reader, Sociology at Anglia Polytechnic University)
Gillian A. Dunne (Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology at the University of Plymouth)
David Telford (Research Fellow, Gender Institute at the London School of Economics)

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN: 0144-333X

Article publication date: 1 May 2001

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Abstract

Suggests that research specifically at the homeless lesbian, gay or bisexual person is sparse. Presents some of the stories found from interviewing 19 cases within their category. Shows that whilst the samples share characteristics with other homeless groups that can also be characterised in four distinct ways based on their sexuality. Looks at each group in turn. Highlights that whilst sexuality is often portrayed as one more disadvantage to deal with, it can become a way to inclusion. Cites some examples.

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Prendergast, S., Dunne, G.A. and Telford, D. (2001), "A story of “difference”, a different story: young homeless lesbian, gay and bisexual people", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 4/5/6, pp. 64-91. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789448

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