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Record 1 2023-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Sexology
DEF

Conceal one's sexual orientation or gender.

OBS

This concealment can be passive, voluntary or forced. A person may be in the closet in some situations, but not in others based on their perceived level of safety.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Sexologie
DEF

Dissimuler son orientation sexuelle ou son genre.

OBS

Cette dissimulation peut être passive, volontaire ou forcée. Une personne peut être dans le placard dans certaines situations, mais pas dans d'autres en fonction du degré de sécurité ressenti.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
  • Sexología
DEF

Describe a las lesbianas, gays y bisexuales que no declaran abiertamente su orientación sexual.

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