Article Critique



Article Critique

Introduction

The study by Mosher (2001) relates to the social implications of sexual identity formation and the coming out process, which is examined through social constructionism and essentialism theoretical models. Moreover, the theoretical interpretation of essentialism and social constructionism is described through Lock and Carrion's stage model of sexual identity formation.

Discussion

The study used theoretical models of essentialism and social constructionism; in particular, essentialist models are deficient in their capability to explicate the flowing and vibrant nature of sexuality. Sexuality does not exist in a vacuity although in a changeable societal context, in this context, it is important and imperative ...