Human Growth and Development / Unit 12 HGD 1670 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Gender and Sexual Identity in Early Adulthood
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The idea
Gender and sexual identity are distinct, often not binary and not linear; leaving home can prompt exploration, while heterosexual young adults explore this identity less.
In practice
LGBTQ+ young adults coming out earlier than past cohorts yet meeting barriers at milestones such as marriage and parenthood.
Where people slip
Family support predicted coming out among Latina LGBTQ+ women, while concern for family standing reduced comfort.
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