Seen and Not Heard: Gender Expectations for Appropriate Disclosure

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Abstract

Women use disclosure to explain their identities, specifically in terms of expectations, perceptions, stereotypes, and judgment. Are these identity concepts stable, what does it mean for them to change? This panel will examine three different contexts where women disclose what can be considered stigmatized information: sexual history, verbal abuse, and dissatisfaction with motherhood. Furthermore, it explores what these contexts mean to constantly evolving identities women must balance throughout life.

Sub Unit

• Women's Caucus

Chair

• Elizabeth Goins, University of Texas, Austin

Presenters

• Emily Douglas, University of Texas, Austin

• Abigail Heller, University of Texas, Austin

• Elizabeth Goins, University of Texas, Austin

Session Organizer

• Elizabeth Goins, University of Texas, Austin