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LGBT psychology and feminist psychology: bridging the divide

Clarke, Victoria; Peel, Elizabeth

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Dr Victoria Clarke Victoria.Clarke@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Qualitative & Critical Psychology

Elizabeth Peel



Abstract

In this paper, we outline some of the similarities and differences between lesbian and gay psychology (more recently known as LGBT psychology) and feminist psychology. Both fields developed in response to the oppressive practices of psychology; however, lesbian and gay psychologists have been far more willing to using the theoretical and methodological tools of mainstream psychology than have feminist psychologists. Feminist psychologists have enthusiastically embraced qualitative and critical approaches, whereas, until recently, lesbian and gay psychologists have been more cautious about adopting these approaches. Both feminist psychologists and lesbian and gay psychologists have debated which theories and methods best fits with their goals for social change, and both have fought for and won professional recognition. Feminist psychology and lesbian and gay psychology have remained largely distinct from each other; however, there have been some encouraging signs of late – including this Special Issue – that suggest the gap between these two fields may be lessening.

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Clarke, V., & Peel, E. (2005). LGBT psychology and feminist psychology: bridging the divide. Psychology of Women Section Review, 7(2), 4-10

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2005
Deposit Date Nov 23, 2010
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Psychology of Women Section Review
Print ISSN 1466-3724
Publisher British Psychological Society
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 7
Issue 2
Pages 4-10
Keywords feminist psychology, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, LGBT psychology
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1054405
Publisher URL http://www.bps.org.uk/pows/pows_home.cfm

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