Mujer, Latina, Lesbiana-Notes on the Multidimensionality of Economic and Sociopolitical Injustice
Titel:
Mujer, Latina, Lesbiana-Notes on the Multidimensionality of Economic and Sociopolitical Injustice
Auteur:
Martinez, Dorie Gilbert
Verschenen in:
Journal of gay & lesbian social services
Paginering:
Jaargang 8 (1998) nr. 3 pagina's 99-112
Jaar:
1998-09-02
Inhoud:
This paper examines the impact of economic and sociopolitical injustice on Latina lesbians on four dimensions of injustice and oppression: (1) vigilance about anti-gay violence and sexual harassment/victimization, (2) employment discrimination, (3) marginalization by the larger, White lesbian and gay community, and (4) heterosexism within traditional, Hispanic communities. The layered effects of injustices combine to increase psychoemotional vulnerability for this group of women. Multiple challenges experienced by Latina lesbians highlight the fact that challenges presented by economic and sociopolitical injustice will remain challenges for lesbians of color even after such challenges are overcome by White gay males and, to some extent, White lesbians. Implications for gay/lesbian services and the gay rights movement are discussed.
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