lesibein gay and bi sexual asian Americans

sexual orientatation

is about who you are romantically emotionally or sexually attracted to.

gender identity

how you identify as a gender regardless of being male or female and biological sex

when was same sex interaction illegal in most Staes

1971

what five states made same sex legal in 2009

MA,CT,IA,NH,VT

2015 Olbergfel Vs. Hedges

fundamental right to marriage 14th amendment due process

who was Mathew Shepard 1998

attacked and killed in 1998 because he was gay. His death showed many people how serious and dangerous hate against LGBTQ+ people could be.

GAPA sf

supports and celebrates LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders.

how. might confusion philosophies negatively effect Asian American men?

pressure to marry carry on family name

how. might confusion philosophies negatively effect Asian American women?

pressure to bear children

Chung and Sumanski (2006)

1. AA coming out process-westernization

2. conflicts over racial and sexual identity

3. strengthening of LGBTQ identitty

(4) common cultural values or themes shaped across AAPI families

-collectivism

-relational orientation

-familism

-family obligation

Collectivism

social orientation ;fulfilling family needs over individual needs

-relational orientation

self definition based on relationships with others rather than personal attitudes

-family obligation

strong emotional physical behavior ties -children and parents across lifespan

familism

defines family systems as most important social group ;specifically hierarchal family structures

patriachchical family sturcure

indirect family child communication

unidirectional communication

behaviors and emotional disrupting family harmony discouraged

prefer ethnic similarity-friends and peers

traits of assimilated AAPI families

high acculturation low enculturation

little to no endorsement of (4) cultural values

mostly U.S;

mostly English speaking

low adherence to patriachical family structures

prefer European friends and peers

traits of bicultural AAPI families

high acculturation high enculteration

selective about (4) cultural values

bilingual ethnic identiteis

embrace ethnic identites

family realiton

authroitative parenting

kind and firm at the same time.

• Parents set clear rules but also listen, explain, and support their child.

• It’s a balance of high expectations and lots of love.

Chao(1994)

why is authroitaice parenting unrelated to AA youth academic achievement

training parenting style

A parenting approach where parents actively teach, guide, and shape their child's behavior, focusing on discipline, respect, education, and hard work to prepare them for success.

It’s about involvement + instruction, not just punishment.

Guan

Chinese culture ,,,parents are expected to train children and show parental devotion

Chao (1995)

cultural values shape parenting goals

emphasized individual well being-academic success-bolsters self esteme

why are older siblings so important for younger siblings development?

they are the first peers

cultural brokers

is someone who helps different cultural groups understand each other.

Pyke (2005)

does birth order affect acculturation levels?

2nd born:challenges familial rules and culture

1st: more traditional ,higher family status, obligation to teach “ train” younger sibs

parent child reversal

children take on roles that are traditionally done by parents