Journal of Homosexuality
2019

Living in Exile: The Experiences of Individuals in Same-Sex Binational Relationships in Latin America (Article)

Nakamura N.* , Kassan A.
  • a University of La Verne, La Verne, CA, United States
  • b University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada

Abstract

While migration is a global phenomenon, laws and policies privilege certain groups of migrants over others. For example, at the time of this study, same-sex couples did not have the right to spousal immigration sponsorship in the U.S. Same-sex binational couples faced numerous legal challenges and some migrated in order to remain together legally. It is likely that where same-sex binational couples are living will have an impact on their well-being and their relationships. Thus, a descriptive phenomenology (n = 6) was employed to examine the following research question: What are the experiences of individuals in same-sex binational relationships who live in Latin America in order to be with their partner? The following predominant structures emerged: (a) differential access to immigration; (b) financial and career impact; (c) lack of social support; (d) laws and policies; (e) emotional impact; (f) impact on relationship; and (g) plans for the future. © 2019, © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Migration gay lesbian Same-sex binational couples Latin america Sexual migration Immigration

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85067585952&doi=10.1080%2f00918369.2019.1624453&partnerID=40&md5=579b8bdd461f2502b9660d20744a23ed

DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2019.1624453
ISSN: 00918369
Original Language: English