State, society, and sexuality: an inquiry on the lived experiences of lesbians and gay men in contemporary Singapore

• Main Author: Tan, Mellany Jia Enn
• Other Authors: Teo You Yenn
• Format: Thesis-Master by Research
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Social Sciences; Sociology; Lived experience; Lesbian; Gay; Sexuality; Heteronormativity; Qualitative
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176301
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This thesis investigates the lived experiences of lesbians and gay men in contemporary Singapore, a society deeply rooted in heteronormative ideals and heavily influenced by state policies. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 27 lesbian and gay men in Singapore providing insights into how str...