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Title: | Understanding the Sexual Selves of Middle Eastern-American Women (A Study in Progress) | Contributor(s): | Rashidian, Mitra (author) | Publication Date: | 2007 | Open Access: | Yes | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4077 | Abstract: | The aim of the present study (currently in process) is to explore the experiences of Middle Eastern-American women, with particular attention to the development of their particular sexual self-concepts within the context of culture, family and immigration. Given the lack of research on this population and subject matter, narrative inquiry from a feminist point of view has been selected as the methodology for this research topic. Narrative inquiry is particularly suited for research about people whose experiences are not well understood, or whose 'voices' have not been heard. In recent decades the research of feminists regarding issues of women has come to have a critical impact on the way in which research is conducted. The findings provide new realities from women and a greater balance of viewpoints not seen prior to the last twenty years of the twentieth century. Olesen (1977 pp.1-2) indicates that feminist qualitative research is diversified but above the noise of disagreement and debate, there is agreement that feminist inquiry has a commitment to active change in the world. Ultimately, it is hoped that the knowledge gained from the narratives in the present study will provide an increased understanding to counsellors and medical personnel who encounter Middle Eastern-American women in their practices. | Publication Type: | Conference Publication | Conference Details: | Bridging the Gap between Ideas and Doing Research 2006: Inaugural Postgraduate Research Conference, Armidale, Australia, 8th - 11th August, 2006 | Source of Publication: | Bridging the Gap between Ideas and Doing Research: Proceedings of the Inaugural Postgraduate Research Conference, p. 314-326 | Publisher: | Australian College of Educators | Place of Publication: | Deakin West, Australia | Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: | 111714 Mental Health | Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: | 920410 Mental Health | Peer Reviewed: | Yes | HERDC Category Description: | E1 Refereed Scholarly Conference Publication | Publisher/associated links: | http://trove.nla.gov.au/version/38825080 http://www.une.edu.au/faculties/professions/Resources/2006proceedings.pdf |
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