A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Intergenerational negotiations on (hetero)sexuality and romantic relationships - views of young people and parents in multi-ethnic contexts
Authors: Marja Peltola, Suvi Keskinen, Veronika Honkasalo, Päivi Honkatukia
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Publication year: 2017
Journal: Journal of Youth Studies
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF YOUTH STUDIES
Journal acronym: J YOUTH STUD
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
First page : 533
Last page: 548
Number of pages: 16
ISSN: 1367-6261
eISSN: 1469-9680
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13676261.2016.1241870
Web address : http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13676261.2016.1241870
Abstract
This article focuses on intergenerational negotiations on young people's (13-19 years) sexuality and romantic relationships in families where one or both of the parents have migrated to Finland. By utilising the theoretical framework of intersectionality and negotiability of family relationships, we seek to diversify the often problem-oriented and culture-related examinations of ethnic minority families and young people's position in them. Methodologically, we draw on interview data relating to both young people and parents. In addition to the vast heterogeneity in practices and ideals, the analysis shows that while conflicts and miscommunication between generations do occur, the intergenerational negotiations for the most part are described as consensual and based on trust. Young people are allotted considerable agency by their parents, and also demonstrate a high degree of agency, whether they are complying with their parents' views or questioning them. Their negotiations also reflect and are conditioned by their position in the hierarchies of Finnish society.
This article focuses on intergenerational negotiations on young people's (13-19 years) sexuality and romantic relationships in families where one or both of the parents have migrated to Finland. By utilising the theoretical framework of intersectionality and negotiability of family relationships, we seek to diversify the often problem-oriented and culture-related examinations of ethnic minority families and young people's position in them. Methodologically, we draw on interview data relating to both young people and parents. In addition to the vast heterogeneity in practices and ideals, the analysis shows that while conflicts and miscommunication between generations do occur, the intergenerational negotiations for the most part are described as consensual and based on trust. Young people are allotted considerable agency by their parents, and also demonstrate a high degree of agency, whether they are complying with their parents' views or questioning them. Their negotiations also reflect and are conditioned by their position in the hierarchies of Finnish society.
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