Victim Experiences in Hate Crimes Based on Sexual Orientation

By G. Herek, J. Cogan, J. Gillis. 2002

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Subfields: Social Psychology, Sociology and Political Science

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Stigma or Sympathy? Attributions of Fault to Hate Crime Victims and Offenders (2006, background): “In light of the results of this study, it is not wholly surprising that gay and lesbian victims report secondary victimization by the general public and the police (Herek et al. 2002).”
Sexual Orientation Microaggressions: Processes and Coping Mechanisms for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals (2011, background): “One study cited that 94% of a large LGB sample reported that they have been the victim of at least one hate crime in their lifetime ( Herek, Cogan, & Gillis, 2002 ).”
Minority Stress and Physical Health Among Sexual Minorities (2013, background): “Upwards of 94% of LGB adults report experiencing verbal harassment related to their sexual orientation (Herek et al., 2002), with 17%–28% reporting physical assault and property damage (Berrill, 1992; Katz-Wise & Hyde, 2012).”
Sexual Orientation Microaggressions: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth (2011, result): “These ﬁndings align with previous literature on LGB discrimination (Burn et al. 2005; Herek, 2000, 2007; Herek & Capitanio, 1999; Herek et al., 2002; Morrison & Morrison, 2002; Walls, 2008), which suggests that LGB persons suffer mental health disparities because of their experiences with…”
‘We are all vulnerable’ (2012, background): “Additionally, the empirical findings in studies of the emotional, psychological, and behavioural impact of hate crime are beginning to establish a solid pattern of more severe impact on bias crime victims, as compared to non-bias victims (see, for example, Herek et al., 2002; McDevitt et al., 2001).”
Effects of Subtle Heterosexism on Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals (2005, background): “In a more recent study, 94% of LGB adults surveyed described being a victim of at least one hate crime based on sexual orientation (Herek et al., 2002).”