|
|||||
|
|
Sexual Identities and Protesting Among College Students: Exploring Political Distinctiveness Mediation Factors |
|
| Authors: | Swank Eric Atteberry-Ash Brittanie Coulombe Simon Woodford Michael R. |
| Affiliation: | 1.Social and Cultural Analysis, Arizona State University, 4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ, 85306, USA ;2.Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, 2148 S. High Street, Denver, CO, 80208, USA ;3.Department of Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5, Canada ;4.Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, 120 Duke Street, Kitchener, ON, N2H 3W8, Canada ; |
| Abstract: | This study examines the links between sexual identity and participation in political protests. Among a sample of college students (N?=?2175), we determined that sexual minority students were three times more likely to join a protest than heterosexual students. “Political distinctiveness” theories are used to explain this sexual identity gap in protesting. Following a series of path analyses, we conclude that marital status, exposure to discrimination (as a victim or observer), connections to LGB communities, participation in political groups, and liberal identities mediate the sexuality difference in protesting. Conversely, measures of educational attainment, exposure to multicultural classes, and internalized homophobia were not mediators. |
| Keywords: | |
| 本文献已被 SpringerLink 等数据库收录！ | |