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The future of queer gerontology
Queer gerontology examines how LGBTQ+ people experience aging while challenging gerontology’s traditional assumptions about later life. A framework developed by Vanessa Fabbre and colleagues highlight
By Neil Schoenherr · 2026-09-22T09:10:08.896Z
Queer gerontology examines how LGBTQ+ people experience aging while challenging gerontology’s traditional assumptions about later life. A framework developed by Vanessa Fabbre and colleagues highlights visibility, critical analysis, reflexivity, collaboration and care. The article traces the field’s history and explains why supportive scholarly communities matter for research and LGBTQ+ aging.
Read the full article here https://source.washu.edu/2026/09/washu expert the future of queer gerontology/