Citation

Sterzing PR, Gartner RE, Woodford MR, Fisher CM. J. Ethn. Cult. Divers. Soc. Work 2017; 26(1-2): 81-94.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15313204.2016.1263819

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Professional ethics compel social workers to address all forms of discrimination and oppression. Microaggressions can contribute to health disparities for marginalized groups; yet, little is known about the frequency, mechanisms, and impact of microaggressions on sexual minorities, cisgender women, and gender minorities--particularly for those with intersecting marginalized identities. This article extends microaggression literature by exploring interrelated constructs of sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity microaggressions, and offering recommendations for future research using an intersectional lens to foster an integrated and complex understanding of microaggressions. Implications of an intersectional microaggression framework for social work education and practice are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

gender; GLBT; intersectional theory; Microagressions; minority stress theory