The Effects of Bullying and Peer Victimization on Sexual-Minority and Heterosexual Youths: A Quantitative Meta-Analysis of the Literature

This interdisciplinary essay investigates J.M.G. Le Clézio’s short story “Martin” from the collection entitled La Fièvre (Fever) from the lens of recent empirical studies related to bullying. The 2008 Nobel Laureate in Literature creates a rending portrait of the physical and cerebral anguish suffered by casualties of peer-victimization. The profound inner turmoil experienced by the protagonist Martin mirrors the searing pain felt by millions of innocent victims around the world on a daily basis. Although the nefarious, long-term effects of bullying are often dismissed by misinformed individuals as a reflection of “boys being boys,” research unequivocally demonstrates that bullying is a global pandemic that should be taken seriously. In this disquieting narrative from the early part of his illustrious career, Le Clézio extends an ethical summons to the reader which compels us to think harder about the dire social consequences of bullying. Specifically, the tragic dénouement leaves little room for ambivalence concerning the author’s position related to the anguish experienced by casualties of peer-victimization. In “Martin,” it is the destabilizing realism that attacks the sensibilities of the reader the most. Although this text is a work of fiction, it deeply resonates with the reader given that deplorable incidents, which leave deep inner scars, like the one described in “Martin” occur far too often all across the globe. When analyzed in conjunction with the disconcerting research compiled by international scholars from around the world, “Martin” is an invaluable tool that allows us to catch a small glimpse of the unbearable torment felt by the victims of these heinous crimes.

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Sexual Risk Behaviors in Adolescent Sexual Minority Males: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Journal of Primary Prevention ◽

10.1007/s10935-018-0525-8 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 39 (6) ◽

pp. 619-645 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rachel Valencia ◽

Li Yan Wang ◽

Richard Dunville ◽

Akshay Sharma ◽

Travis Sanchez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Sexual Risk ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Sexual Minority ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Sexual Risk Behaviors ◽

Minority Males

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The Prevalence of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth in the Justice System: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Criminal Justice and Behavior ◽

10.1177/0093854819848803 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 46 (7) ◽

pp. 999-1019 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Melissa R. Jonnson ◽

Brian M. Bird ◽

Shanna M. Y. Li ◽

Jodi L. Viljoen

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Sexual Minority ◽

Minority Stress ◽

Justice System ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Theoretical Models ◽

Minority Youth ◽

Gender Minority ◽

Sexual And Gender Minority ◽

And Gender

Theoretical models, such as the minority stress model, suggest that sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth may be overrepresented in the justice system. However, few studies have examined rates of SGM youth in the system, and even fewer have compared them with rates of these youth in the broader community. To obtain a more accurate estimate, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 31,258 youths and compared rates of SGM youth in the justice system with those in the community. Contrary to claims that SGM youth are overrepresented generally, this review suggests that sexual minority girls, specifically, are disproportionally involved in the justice system. Rates of involvement appeared to differ across ethnic subgroups of sexual minority youth, and evidence is inconclusive regarding the prevalence of gender minority youth in the system. Implications of these findings for researchers and justice system professionals are discussed.

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