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Stories of lesbian in/visibility in nursing.

Nursing Outlook 2001 January
In this article, a study of the life histories of 5 self-identified lesbian women in nursing is reported. A metastory of "In/Visibility" captured the essence of lesbians being the focus of intense scrutiny while at the same time feeling the pressure to keep their lifestyle and identity hidden from others. Seven story themes were elaborated: closeting of lesbianism in nursing, isolating and hiding from self and others, living a double-life, self-loathing and shame, experiencing discrimination from others, keeping safe, and threatening others who are closeted.

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