Intergenerational perceptions, similarities and differences: A comparative analysis of lesbian, gay, and bisexual millennial youth with generation x and baby boomers

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

12-14-2009

Abstract

This article shares the findings from a qualitative study of 49 lesbian, gay, and bisexual people from three generations: Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Millennial. Baby Boomer and Generation X perceptions of Millennials are compared to the lived experiences as told by the youth themselves. While there were more intergenerational similarities than differences, one major difference emerged: Millennials were more apt to describe fluid or multiple identities than the older generations. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of LGBT Youth

Volume

6

Issue

2-3

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