difference, stigma, shame and harm
DESCRIPTION
Is it possible to question asylum seekers who assert they are gay or bisexual in a sensible and sensitive way? The DSSH model (‘Difference, Stigma, Shame and Harm’) is a model developed by Chelvan of No 5 Chambers to enable the asylum applicant an ability to address their individual narrative by asking specific ‘trigger questions’, to enable further investigation.TRANSCRIPT
There is no template questionnaire: No list of questions………NOT LIVING A HETEROSEXUAL NARRATIVE
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DIFFERENCESTIGMASHAMEHARM
DIFFERENCE
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Recognition that not like other ‘boys/girls’ with respect to personal sex gender role development
Gradual recognition of attraction to members of same-sex/opposite sex
Gradual recognition of gender difference in gender identity claims/intersex claims
May have commencement of same-sex conduct Recognition that this ‘difference’ sets LGBTIs apart from
straight people Recognition and association with other LGBTIs – the other -
group differentiated identification Not living a ‘heterosexual’ narrative.
STIGMA
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Recognition that close family members/friends disapprove of conduct/identity
Recognition that the ‘majority’ does not accept/disapproves of the conduct/identity of the LGBTI individual
Recognition of state/cultural/religious mores/laws which are directed towards LGBTIs.
SHAME
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Impact of STIGMA
Feelings associated with isolation
Impact of being the ‘other’ rather than the ‘same’
HARM
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State harm – criminalisation
Fear of arrest/detention/torture
Non-state agent harm - mob violence
Family – honour killing