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Double Jeopardy: Minority Stress and the Influence of Transgender Identity and Double Jeopardy: Minority Stress and the Influence of Transgender Identity and.
- Source :
- Conference Papers - American Sociological Association; 2019, p1-34, 34p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This study assessed gender and racial/ethnic differences in gender-related discrimination and psychological distress within a sample of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. Prior research suggests transgender individuals with multiple minority statuses experience higher psychological stress than their singly disadvantaged counterparts, and both minority race/ethnicity and transgender minorities experience more frequent and severe forms of discrimination than white and cisgender individuals. Using data from a convenience sample of 101 self-identified transgender and gender nonconforming adults recruited through LGBTQ+ organizations from across North America, I analyzed the relationship between race/ethnicity, gender-related minority stress, and psychological distress. Gender-related discrimination and gender-related victimization did not significantly differ by gender identity or race/ethnicity. However, racial/ethnic minorities reported significantly higher psychological distress than white participants. While being a racial/ethnic minority may not directly worsen one's experiences with gender-related discrimination and victimization, other factors, such as experiences with racerelated discrimination, may contribute to disparities in mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Conference Papers - American Sociological Association
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 141309681