Paper Title :Gender Diversity in the Context of Intersectionality Theory

Author :Alyssa Adomaitis, Diana Saiki

Article Citation :Alyssa Adomaitis ,Diana Saiki , (2022 ) " Gender Diversity in the Context of Intersectionality Theory " , International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS) , pp. 12-17, Volume-8,Issue-12

Abstract : Abstract - The purpose of this paper was to examine the expression of varying identities in addition to gender among LGBTQIA+ individuals. After interviewing individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community residing in the United States previous research suggests several identities are expressed in addition to gender. LGBTQIA+ individuals residing in the United States were interviewed. These interviews were transcribed and analyzed for themes. Identities in addition to gender discussed included ethnicity, personality, social economic status, and profession. Dress was used to in particular to express personality, social economic status and profession. The use of dress to express gender versus other identities depended on the context and life phase of the individual. This research contributes to an understanding of how dress is used for self-expression among the LGBTQIA+ community. Keywords - Gender, LGBTQIA+, Dress, Intersectionality Theory

Type : Research paper

Published : Volume-8,Issue-12

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