How are Iranian Gay Men Coping with Systematic Suppression Under Islamic Law? A Qualitative Study.
The existence of gay men is undeniable in Iran; however, Iran's Islamic law considers same sex relationships a crime punishable by the death penalty. The aim of this study is to use a qualitative approach to gain a more in-depth understanding of the coping strategies adopted by gay men living in Ira...
| Publicado en: | Sexuality & Culture Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 1250 - 1274 |
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Dec2019
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