him or her unique. Someone who generally feels that they need something in their life to make them stand out from others in society takes this approach.
The second approach to alienation is acceptance, but P not desiring to be different. P then uses one of four possible strategies to cope with this, the first being that this is a “special case” and that if it were not for this specific person, then he or she would be a heterosexual (Cass, 1979). The second strategy is that P identifies as ambisexual, in which they are both homosexual and heterosexual. This is the easiest method for someone to choose when feeling alienated because they believe they can actively choose to be homosexual or heterosexual. The third option is in which P believes …show more content…
This is now viewed as a necessity, which results in a change in the matrix of P. As a result of increased contact with the homosexual community, P feels less alienated in this new community but feels more alienated by the heterosexual community. This alienation though is alleviated as P begins to distance him or herself from the heterosexual community and chooses who they wish to stay in contact with. By doing this, P realizes that they are able to choose their own life and whom they wish to be involved with (Cass, 1979). The development is now based upon the quality of contact with the homosexual community, which can either be positive or negative. Positive contact will result from if the self-image that P holds of homosexuality is either desirable or undesirable. If it is desirable, then a positive self-image is heightened and P feels a greater sense of welcome and commitment to the homosexual community. If the self-image is undesirable then P will have to reevaluate their self-identity (Cass, 1979). As an immediate result of this positive contact, the idea of being a part of the homosexual community, and being homosexual is now more acceptable. However, if the contact is negative the self-image, value of homosexuality, and value of the culture will all be devalued. This leads to self-hatred either because of a need not being satisfied (emotionally, or socially) or some type of inhibition of all homosexual behavior, which would lead to identity foreclosure. If identity foreclosure has not happened by the end of Stage 3, then P has such a positive image that they can say “I am a homosexual” (Cass,
The second approach to alienation is acceptance, but P not desiring to be different. P then uses one of four possible strategies to cope with this, the first being that this is a “special case” and that if it were not for this specific person, then he or she would be a heterosexual (Cass, 1979). The second strategy is that P identifies as ambisexual, in which they are both homosexual and heterosexual. This is the easiest method for someone to choose when feeling alienated because they believe they can actively choose to be homosexual or heterosexual. The third option is in which P believes …show more content…
This is now viewed as a necessity, which results in a change in the matrix of P. As a result of increased contact with the homosexual community, P feels less alienated in this new community but feels more alienated by the heterosexual community. This alienation though is alleviated as P begins to distance him or herself from the heterosexual community and chooses who they wish to stay in contact with. By doing this, P realizes that they are able to choose their own life and whom they wish to be involved with (Cass, 1979). The development is now based upon the quality of contact with the homosexual community, which can either be positive or negative. Positive contact will result from if the self-image that P holds of homosexuality is either desirable or undesirable. If it is desirable, then a positive self-image is heightened and P feels a greater sense of welcome and commitment to the homosexual community. If the self-image is undesirable then P will have to reevaluate their self-identity (Cass, 1979). As an immediate result of this positive contact, the idea of being a part of the homosexual community, and being homosexual is now more acceptable. However, if the contact is negative the self-image, value of homosexuality, and value of the culture will all be devalued. This leads to self-hatred either because of a need not being satisfied (emotionally, or socially) or some type of inhibition of all homosexual behavior, which would lead to identity foreclosure. If identity foreclosure has not happened by the end of Stage 3, then P has such a positive image that they can say “I am a homosexual” (Cass,