Christel, Leonie (2023) How Do Queer Women from Mexico Experience the Influence of Societal Norms on Constructing Their Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in a Society Shaped by Machismo? - Unraveling the Complexities of Understanding the Link between Gender, Sexuality, and Culture. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
This thesis investigates the experiences of queer women in Mexico and how they construct their sexual orientation and gender identity in a society dominated by machismo. The research explores the effects of machismo on their personal identity and the difficulties they encounter by taking an intersectional feminist perspective and building on the idea that "the personal is political." Discourse and narrative analysis are combined in the research methodology to elucidate the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ women in Mexico. The reflections of the participants were recorded through in-depth interviews, giving a comprehensive knowledge of their process of developing their gender identity and sexual orientation. Findings show that in Mexican society, dominant masculine ideas are both challenged and oppressed by queer women. The women often choose to conceal their sexual orientation and gender identity because they fear that their queerness adds an additional burden on their vulnerability as women. The study highlights the lack of visibility for openly queer women in Mexico, which is related to the oppression women experience due to hegemonic masculine ideals. Furthermore, the study identifies that men, whose beliefs are constructed around the idea of machismo, feel threatened in their masculinity when queer women express their gender identity in ways that defy what it means to ‘be a woman’ in society. By understanding the complexities faced by queer women in Mexico, this study paves the way for more inclusive societies that recognize and celebrate diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Keywords: queer, LGBTQ+, gender identity, sexual orientation, machismo, feminism, Mexico, cultural influence
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Muldoon, M.L. |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Sep 2023 09:48 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Sep 2023 09:48 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/270 |
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