scholarly journals Fragile Heterosexuality

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-161
Author(s):  
Keon West ◽  
Martha Lucia Borras-Guevara ◽  
Thomas Morton ◽  
Katy Greenland
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Gay Identity ◽  
Heterosexual Identity ◽  
Gender Neutral ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Majority Groups

Abstract. Previous research demonstrates that membership of majority groups is often perceived as more fragile than membership of minority groups. Four studies ( N1 = 90, N2 = 247, N3 = 500, N4 = 1,176) investigated whether this was the case for heterosexual identity, relative to gay identity. Support for fragile heterosexuality was found using various methods: sexual orientation perceptions of a target who engaged in incongruent behavior, free-responses concerning behaviors required to change someone’s mind about a target’s sexual orientation, agreement with statements about men/women’s sexual orientation, and agreement with gender-neutral statements about sexual orientation. Neither participant nor target gender eliminated or reversed this effect. Additionally, we investigated multiple explanations (moderators) of the perceived difference in fragility between heterosexual identity and gay identity and found that higher estimates of the gay/lesbian population decreased the difference between the (higher) perceived fragility of heterosexual identity and the (lower) perceived fragility of gay identity.

The Empire of Disgust

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Change Point ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
The United States ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Swimming Pools ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
Group Resistance

All known societies exclude and stigmatize one or more minority groups. Frequently these exclusions are underwritten with a rhetoric of disgust: people of a certain group, it is alleged, are filthy, hyper-animal, or not fit to share such facilities as drinking water, food, and public swimming pools with the ‘clean’ and ‘fully human’ majority. But exclusions vary in their scope and also in the specific disgust-ideologies underlying them. In this volume, interdisciplinary scholars from the United States and India present a detailed comparative study of the varieties of prejudice and stigma that pervade contemporary social and political life: prejudice along the axes of caste, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transgender, disability, religion, and economic class. In examining these forms of stigma and their intersections, the authors present theoretically pluralistic and empirically sensitive accounts that both explain group-based stigma and suggest ways forward. These forward-looking remedies, including group resistance to subordination as well as institutional and legal change, point the way towards a public culture that is informed by our diverse histories of discrimination and therefore equipped to eliminate stigma in all of its multifaceted forms.

Verbal Disclosure and Mental Health Among Gay Latino and Gay White Men

2021 ◽  
pp. 001100002110513
Author(s):  
Kevin Delucio ◽  
Adrian J. Villicana ◽  
Monica Biernat
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
White Men ◽  
Mechanical Turk ◽  
Gay Identity ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Shame And Guilt ◽  
Amazon's Mechanical Turk ◽  
The Relationship

We examined the relationship between verbal disclosure of sexual orientation and mental health among gay Latino and gay White men. In Study 1, we recruited 164 gay Latino ( n = 81) and gay White ( n = 83) men via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (MTurk). Participants completed measures assessing the degree to which they verbally disclosed their gay identity to others, as well as their depression and anxiety symptoms. Increased verbal disclosure predicted better mental health among gay White men only; no statistically significant relationships emerged among gay Latinos. In Study 2, we recruited 281 gay Latino ( n = 130) and White ( n = 151) men via MTurk, in which feelings of shame and guilt independently mediated the relationship between verbal disclosure and mental health. Among gay White men, increased verbal disclosure predicted less shame and guilt, which predicted better mental health. These relationships did not emerge for gay Latinos.

scholarly journals A decline in patient disclosure of heterosexuality in the English General Practice Patient Survey: a longitudinal analysis of cross-sectional data

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 661-667
Author(s):  
Harry Cross ◽  
Carrie D Llewellyn
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Patient Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orientation Data ◽  
Heterosexual Identity ◽  
Health Care Experiences ◽  
Practice Patient

Abstract Background Persistent health inequalities in relation to both health care experiences and health outcomes continue to exist among patients identifying with a marginalized sexual orientation (MSO). Objective To compare the patterns of sexual orientation disclosure within primary care in England over a 5-year period. Methods Descriptive analysis of cross-sectional, repeat measure, fully anonymized survey data of adults responding to the General Practice Patient Survey (GPPS) January 2012 to 2017. Participants from each year varied between 808 332 (2017) and 1 037 946 (2011/2012). Results The analysis samples comprised between 396 963 and 770 091 individuals with valid sexual orientation data depending on the year. For males, heterosexual disclosure decreased consistently from 92.3% to 91.2% from 2012 to 2017. Male patients reporting gay, bisexual and/or ‘other’ sexual orientations increased from 3.1% to 3.9%. For females, a larger reduction in heterosexual disclosure was recorded from 94% to 92.5%. Those reporting as lesbian, bisexual and/or ‘other’ increased from 1.82% to 2.68%, with the largest increase seen in the reporting of bisexuality, which nearly doubled from 2012 until 2017 (0.56–0.99%). Conclusion We found a year-on-year decline in patients reporting a heterosexual identity and an increase in the proportions of people reporting being either gay, bisexual, ‘other sexual orientation’ or preferring not to say. Heteronormative environments extend to health care settings, which may put increased stress on MSO individuals attending a GP practice. The introduction of environmental signs/symbols to show that a practice is inclusive of MSOs could reduce the potential stress experienced by patients.

Heterosexism in the Workplace

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belle Rose Ragins ◽  
John M. Cornwell ◽  
Janice S. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Orientation Discrimination ◽  
Relational Demography ◽  
Gay Identity ◽  
Race And Gender ◽  
Multiple Group ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Employees Of Color ◽  
Group Memberships

This article examined the effects of multiple group memberships and relational demography on the workplace experiences of 534 gay employees, 162 of whom were gay employees of color. Two competing models of multiple group membership were tested by assessing the effects of race and gender on sexual orientation discrimination and the decision to disclose a gay identity at work. Race and gender were unrelated to heterosexism. Lesbians were as likely to disclose as gay men, but gay employees of color were less likely to disclose at work. Relational demography predictions were supported for race and sexual orientation but not for gender, suggesting that gender similarity predictions may not apply to gay employees. More heterosexism was reported with male supervisors or work teams, and these effects were stronger for lesbians than gay men. Irrespective of race, employees in racially balanced teams reported less heterosexism than those in primarily White or non-White teams.

scholarly journals COVID-19s Impact on the Hispanic Community: How Understanding Culture Can Improve Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yamilet Guerra ◽  
Brenda Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Minority Groups ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Collective Good ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Hispanic Community ◽  
Hispanic Patients ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Incidence Of Hospitalization

Background   A disproportionate burden of SARS-Cov-2 infection, or coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), and death are highest among racial and ethnic minority groups. Based on data available on June 12, 2020, Hispanic people are more likely to acquire COVID-19 and have higher incidence of hospitalization and death compared to their white, non-Hispanic counterparts. While this issue is complex, many have hypothesized that the difference is due to societal factors and communication methods. The aim of this project was to evaluate information related to how the Hispanic population is affected by COVID-19 and how communications about the disease should be designed based on past research, physician input, and cultural sensitivities.    Methods  We conducted a thorough literature search on COVID-19 articles, both peer reviewed and grey literature, evaluating race and ethnic differences in disease prevalence and severity. Additionally, we conducted interviews with a small number of Indiana doctors who treat Hispanic patients to obtain a doctor’s perspective on the Hispanic community’s needs during the pandemic and ways to help reduce prevalence.    Results  Physicians in Indiana believe the main approach to help the Hispanic community is by utilizing trusted community resources to communicate information and build relationships with patients over time. It is recommended to develop new methods to deliver essential information about COVID-19 through multiple mediums, in a clear way, and in Spanish with focus on the collective good of the family.  In addition, it is important not to just translate resources from English to Spanish but to design materials addressing barriers specific to the Hispanic community.    Conclusion   More culturally tailored information should be released to educate the Hispanic community about COVID-19. This information will assist in the design of materials and initiatives for the Hispanic community that we hope will improve methods of communication and care delivery related to COVID-19.  

scholarly journals Multiculturalism at Czech universities as a predictor of diversity work place. The case of students from former Soviet Union

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (7) ◽  
pp. 325-336
Author(s):  
Martina Rašticová ◽  
Valery Senichev
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Work Place ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Stereotype Content ◽  
Majority Groups ◽  
Different Cultures

The study is focused on the problematic of spreading multiculturalism at universities in the Czech Republic. The number of immigrants mostly from regions of Eastern Europe coming to work and live in the country keeps growing. From previous research, it is apparent that success in dealing with immigrants at Universities and in the work places is conditioned by the perception of minorities and vice versa. Whereas most of the research is focused on the perception of minority groups, there is a lack of research data regarding the perception of majority groups. The current study is concerned with the perception of a majority group by foreign students from former Soviet Union studying at Czech universities. The methods were chosen to achieve the research objectives. We used free associations, which are best to explore the perception dimensions. A group of foreign students from the former Soviet Union (N = 55) studying at Czech universities were interviewed via the Internet. The research results proved the validity of Susan Fiske’s Model of Stereotype Content of inter-group perception based on agency – communion dimensions. Moreover, the findings showed how different cultures and social backgrounds change the patterns of judgment. These data are considered to be highly important for work in diversified groups. Practical applications of the research outcomes and future directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Tensões na condição e no trabalho docente - tensões na formação

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Arroyo
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Social Experience ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
School Education ◽  
Educational Professionals ◽  
Curriculum Guidelines ◽  
The Difference

O texto propõe que as formas de equacionar a formação dos profissionais daeducação básica exigem novos parâmetros. A 1ª. parte sugere a necessidade deanálises críticas dos perfis, protótipos de profissional e de formação que veminspirando as políticas, as diretrizes curriculares, os programas de sua formação. A2ª. parte traz as análises sobre as mudanças no trabalho e na condição docente e asexigências de outra formação. Sugere que o processo mais adequado de formulardiretrizes, políticas, currículos de formação será partir das experiências reais dadocência ou do trabalho e da condição docente. A 3ª. parte focaliza a tensaafirmação de Outras identidades docentes que vem dos Outros educandos eeducadores/as. Os educandos/as e os profissionais de sua educação são outros emclasse, raça, etnia, gênero, orientação sexual, afirmando a diferença de valores, deculturas, de experiências sociais. Diversidade que exige outros docentes e outraspolíticas de formação.Palavras-chave: Políticas de formação; Formação docente; Trabalho docente.The article proposes that ways of addressing the education of the professionals whowork in the school education require new parameters. The 1st part of the articlesuggests the need for critical analysis of the profiles, profesional and teachereducation prototypes that have inspired the policies, the curriculum guidelines andthe teacher education programmes. The 2nd part presents an analysis of the changesin the teaching labor and in the teacher condition as well as the requirements ofanother teacher education. The article suggests that the most appropriate process offormulating guidelines, policies and teacher education curricula rests upon realteaching experiences of teaching or work and teaching condition. The 3rd part of thearticle focuses on the tense affirmation of Others teachers’ identities that come fromOther learners and educators. Learners and educational professionals are the othersin class, race, ethinicity, gender, sexual orientation, who state the difference invalues, cultures and social experience. Thus, diversity requires other teachers andother teacher education policies.Keywords: Training policies; Teacher’s Training; Teaching Profession.

scholarly journals KONSELING MULTIKULTURAL: UPAYA PREVENTIF BULLYING PADA LESBIAN DI MASYARAKAT DAN SEKOLAH

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-79
Author(s):  
Nurintan Muliani Harahap ◽  
Amril Maryolo
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Multicultural Counseling ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Sexual Disorders ◽  
Sexual Deviations ◽  
Bullying Behavior

The objectives achieved in this paper are to neutralize cases of bullying that occur in minority groups, especially lesbians in communities and schools using multicultural counseling. In general, people consider lesbians as sinners, sexual deviations and sexual disorders, not infrequently these groups experience discrimination and stigma. The problem faced by this sexual orientation or gender identity requires empathy and sensitivity so that problems can be solved. One of the problems experienced by LGBT especially lesbians is bullying. Forms of intimidation from the nearest person or from others, logging, the exclusion of his friends commonly referred to as bullying behavior. In order for such cases to be unsustainable there needs to be a handling so that minority groups can move in accordance with their respective potential.

scholarly journals Attitudes Toward Multiculturalism and Assimilation and Contact with Members of Outgroup

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Sheruze Osmani Ballazhi ◽  
Safet Ballazhi
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Intergroup Attitudes ◽  
Group Status ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Ninth Grade Students ◽  
Intergroup Attitude ◽  
The City

Multicultural societies face the challenge of advancing intergroup relations. The group status in the society determines the presence of attitudes as well as mutual intergroup relations. The outgroup contact is one of the opportunities that assists the advancement of relations in the society.The goal of this study is to examine the differences of attitudes toward multiculturalism and assimilation in the majority and minority groups, and to which level we can predict the attitudes toward multiculturalism and assimilation based on the ethnic identity and contact with outgroup members. In this esearch, 361 youngsters are included. They are eighth and ninth grade students from five elementary schools in the city of Tetova, R. Macedonia. Of them, 166 study in Macedonian language, 195 in Albanian. To see the difference between the majority and minority group regarding the multicultural and assimilation attitude, t-test was used; for the prediction of intergroup attitudes, we used regressive analysis. The findings show that the minority group favors more multiculturalism while the majority group favors assimilation. As strong predictors of intergroup attitude, except ethnic identity, ethnic identification and outgroup contact appear as well. In order to advance the intergroup attitudes and relations as well as develop a multicultural society, the presence of outgroup members contact is important.

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