Gender Expression, Skin Tone, Race/Ethnicity, LGBQ+ Identity, Discrimination, and Victimization: Moving Beyond Binaries

Citation

Tabler, Jennifer; Golladay, Katelyn; Snyder, Jamie A.; & Painter, Matthew A. (2024). Gender Expression, Skin Tone, Race/Ethnicity, LGBQ+ Identity, Discrimination, and Victimization: Moving Beyond Binaries. Crime and Delinquency.

Abstract

Applying an intersectional framework, this study moves beyond binary categories of sexuality, gender, and race/ethnicity and considers the role of skin tone (colorism), gender expression, and sexual identity, in victimization risk. Using data (N=9,108) from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, we evaluate associations between everyday discrimination, intimate partner violence (IVP), and lifetime sexual assault, and key sociodemographic covariates. Analyses suggest gender expression, sexual identity, and skin tone are significantly associated with everyday discrimination, but victimization outcomes vary by intersecting sociodemographic factors. Results from the current study suggest an intersectional framework is necessary for future victimization research and policy in the U.S.

URL

https://doi.org/10.1177/00111287241245344

Keyword(s)

Gender

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Crime and Delinquency

Author(s)

Tabler, Jennifer
Golladay, Katelyn
Snyder, Jamie A.
Painter, Matthew A.

Year Published

2024

Edition

April 8, 2024

DOI

10.1177/00111287241245344

Reference ID

10373