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Revisioning Sexual Minority Identity Formation

A New Model of Lesbian Identity and its Implications for Counseling and Research

University of Maryland at College Park

Ruth E. Fassinger

University of Maryland at College Park

This article describes a new, inclusive model of lesbian identity formation. A rationale for the model is presented, which includes a review of relevant literature in lesbian/gay identity, racial/ethnic identity, and gender issues related to identity development. Three case studies are presented to elucidate the applications of the model to counseling, and the article concludes with a discussion of the implications of the model for research.

The Counseling Psychologist, Vol. 24, No. 3, 508-534 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/0011000096243011


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