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[kinsey] To Be Young, Gifted, And Black… And Gay
Popular discussions about race and sexuality, namely Black versus LGBT, keeps people who are Black and LGBT invisible.
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On The Importance Of Intersectionality: Multiple Forms Of Discrimination And...
The findings of my newest study on discrimination and health emphasize the importance of examining multiple forms of discrimination (e.g., race AND gender), and the intersections among multiple systems...
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My First Guest Post At Sociological Images!
I have now had my first opportunity to guest blog at one of my favorite sites, Sociological Images.
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The Concept of Double Jeopardy: A Look At The Lives Of Multiply Disadvantaged...
To my surprise, I came across an article posted on Huffington Post yesterday that mentions “double jeopardy” — here, in the academic sense. The article reviews a study published recently in the...
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The Importance Of Representation: Voice, Visibility, And Validation In America
For one obvious reason, disadvantaged groups are often called “minorities” — the groups are smaller in size than another group. In this sense, people of color (or racial and ethnic minorities) and...
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Today Is The Trevor Project Day (National Suicide Prevention Month)
September 2012 has been National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide remains a critical social and public health issue. But, findings from a new study indicate that suicide now takes more lives each...
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[kinsey] Sticks And Stones … But Homophobia Hurts, Literally!
Sticks and stones... homophobia hurts, literally! A new study suggests that LGBT youth who frequently hear "that's so gay" experience health problems.
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[kinsey] Being On The “Down Low”: What Does It Mean?
What does the phrase, "down low" or "DL," mean? Eric provides a brief history and summary of the term, and offers commentary on the problems it presents.
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Another Consequence Of Everyday Racism: Daily Disappointment
Racism, as a social system, shapes and structures every aspect of society. As sociologist Eduado Bonilla-Silva argues in his structural perspective of racism (PDF), racism operates as a social...
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Blogging For (A) Change
I recently wrote on essay on blogging for Remarks, the newsletter for the Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities of the American Sociological Association. In it, I reflect on the reasons why I blog,...
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Another Consequence Of Homophobia: Overcompensation?
In my and other scholars’ research, the damage of discrimination to one’s health and well-being is clear. On top of the constraints discriminatory treatment places on one’s life chances and...
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Psychologists Say Sexual Orientation Cannot Be Changed
Late this summer, the American Psychological Association voted to denounce the practice of treating clients to change their sexual orientation.
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Casual Sex And Hooking Up Do Not Cause Psychological Harm
Researchers have finally answered the question, "does casual sex and hooking up cause psychological harm?" No, it doesn't!
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Barring Same-Sex Marriage Has Economic And Health Consequences
Recent research has found that barring same-sex marriage has its consequences: it hurts the economy and leads to an increase in mental illness among LGB people.
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New Research On Asian And Latino/a Sexual Minorities
The unique experiences of sexual minorities who are racial/ethnic minorities reflects the complicated intersection of race and ethnicity with sexuality.
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What Is Sexual Orientation Discrimination?
Sexual minorities continue to be the targets of sexual orientation discrimination, which results in negative economic and health consequences.
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