Article Title

Cultural Practice Considerations: The Coming Out Process for Mexican-Americans along the Rural Mexico-US Border

Authors

Dalton Connally LISW, Oakland UniversityFollow
Rose Wedemeyer LPC, Oakland University
Scott J. Smith Oakland University

Abstract

As the nation’s Latino and Mexican-American population continues to rise, social workers must consider the unique experiences of these groups. The decision to reveal a lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identity is often difficult and painful. This decision can be compounded for Mexican-American individuals as Latino heterosexual attitudes about sexuality continue to act as a barrier for Mexican-American LGB individuals and their families who live along the rural Mexico-United States (US) border. This article reviews the implications of lesbian, gay, or bisexual disclosure within Mexican-American families residing in rural communities along the Mexico-US border. The authors review the traditional Mexican-American family and the role of acculturation in the disclosure process. Implications for culturally competent social work practice, recommendations for clinical practice, and recommendations for future research are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Connally, Dalton LISW; Wedemeyer, Rose LPC; and Smith, Scott J. Oakland University (2013) "Cultural Practice Considerations: The Coming Out Process for Mexican-Americans along the Rural Mexico-US Border," Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal: Vol. 5: No. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61611/2165-4611.1041
Available at: https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/crsw/vol5/iss1/4