Thursday, January 29, 2009
Lesbian researcher needs your help
A researcher from Bath University wants views from Brighton’s lesbian community about what Lesbianism means to them.
Postgraduate, Kelly Dyer, wants to see how meanings around being a lesbian have changed over time and if they are still changing. To do this, Kelly wants to set up discussion groups in Brighton, with any women who identify as being lesbian.
The groups will be asked to talk about their understandings of what being a lesbian is in general and what it means to them personally. They will also be asked what lesbianism does not mean in their opinion and what important issues need to be researched around this topic in the future.
When asked by Gscene why she chose this subject, Kelly said,
“Having read theory of research done with lesbian women to date, I feel there is a need for more up-to-date research reflecting lesbian women's experiences in the UK. So much of the theory and research that has been done is American based and hence, there is the need for an exploration of UK lesbian women's experiences. More importantly, I am interested in hearing the perspectives of lesbian women themselves - rather than what the theory or literature has to say about 'the lesbian' experience.”
If you are interested in taking part, the discussion groups will be held in either February or March at a Brighton venue, for up to two hours. Women must be over 18 years old and snacks will be provided.
To find out more, please contact Kelly on: 079195 68576
Postgraduate, Kelly Dyer, wants to see how meanings around being a lesbian have changed over time and if they are still changing. To do this, Kelly wants to set up discussion groups in Brighton, with any women who identify as being lesbian.
The groups will be asked to talk about their understandings of what being a lesbian is in general and what it means to them personally. They will also be asked what lesbianism does not mean in their opinion and what important issues need to be researched around this topic in the future.
When asked by Gscene why she chose this subject, Kelly said,
“Having read theory of research done with lesbian women to date, I feel there is a need for more up-to-date research reflecting lesbian women's experiences in the UK. So much of the theory and research that has been done is American based and hence, there is the need for an exploration of UK lesbian women's experiences. More importantly, I am interested in hearing the perspectives of lesbian women themselves - rather than what the theory or literature has to say about 'the lesbian' experience.”
If you are interested in taking part, the discussion groups will be held in either February or March at a Brighton venue, for up to two hours. Women must be over 18 years old and snacks will be provided.
To find out more, please contact Kelly on: 079195 68576
