Understanding and Reducing Sexual Prejudice in Jamaica
Theoretical and Practical Insights From a Severely Anti-Gay Society
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10219482 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Keon West (0000-0002-9955-661X, ,, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 4-5 |
| Pages | 472-485 |
| Publication date | 2018-06-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Sex Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4499 • E-ISSN: 1559-8519 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00224499.2017.1416055 |
| PMID | 29411998 |
| OpenAlex | W2793008366 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 108 |
Jamaica has earned an international reputation for severe sexual prejudice-perhaps disproportionately so compared to other severely anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) societies. Until recently, however, no quantitative empirical research had investigated Jamaica's sexual prejudice, leaving the prejudice poorly understood and methods of reducing it unclear. This article reviews empirical research on Jamaican anti-LGBT prejudice from the past 15 years. It situates Jamaica within the global context, explains the current understanding of the severity and nature of the problem, evaluates solutions currently being explored, and suggests promising strategies based on available evidence. Importantly, this article also reflects on lessons learned from Jamaica that are relevant for other severely anti-LGBT societies
Context (archaeology) · Geography · Homosexuality · Lesbian · Prejudice (legal term) · Reputation · Social science · Sociology · Transgender · Caribbean history, culture, and politics · Gender Studies · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
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| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |