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Rethinking microaggressions and anti-social behaviour against LGBTIQ+ youth

Rethinking microaggressions and anti-social behaviour against LGBTIQ+ youth PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to further the understanding of experiences of anti-social behaviour in LGBTIQ+ youth in university settings.Design/methodology/approachThe discussion reflects on qualitative interviews with LGBTIQ+ young people studying at university (n=16) exploring their experiences of anti-social behaviour including harassment, bullying and victimisation in tertiary settings.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that attention should be paid to the complex nature of anti-social behaviour. In particular, LGBTIQ+ youth documented experiences of microaggressions perpetrated by other members of the LGBTIQ+ community. Using the taxonomy of anti-social behaviour against LGBTIQ+ people developed by Nadal et al. (2010, 2011), the authors build on literature that understands microaggressions against LGBTIQ+ people as a result of heterosexism, to address previously unexplored microaggressions perpetrated by other LGBTIQ+ people.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research could seek a larger sample of participants from a range of universities, as campus climate may influence the experiences and microaggressions perpetrated.Practical implicationsIndividuals within the LGBTIQ+ community also perpetrate microaggressions against LGBTIQ+ people, including individuals with the same sexual orientation and gender identity as the victim. Those seeking to respond to microaggressions need to attune their attention to this source of anti-social behaviour.Originality/valuePrevious research has focused on microaggressions and hate crimes perpetrated by non-LGBTIQ+ individuals. This research indicates the existence of microaggressions perpetrated by LGBTIQ+ community members against other LGBTIQ+ persons. The theoretical taxonomy of sexual orientation and transgender microaggressions is expanded to address LGBTIQ+ perpetrated anti-social behaviour. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Safer Communities Emerald Publishing

Rethinking microaggressions and anti-social behaviour against LGBTIQ+ youth

Safer Communities , Volume 15 (4): 12 – Oct 10, 2016

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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1757-8043
DOI
10.1108/SC-02-2016-0004
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to further the understanding of experiences of anti-social behaviour in LGBTIQ+ youth in university settings.Design/methodology/approachThe discussion reflects on qualitative interviews with LGBTIQ+ young people studying at university (n=16) exploring their experiences of anti-social behaviour including harassment, bullying and victimisation in tertiary settings.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that attention should be paid to the complex nature of anti-social behaviour. In particular, LGBTIQ+ youth documented experiences of microaggressions perpetrated by other members of the LGBTIQ+ community. Using the taxonomy of anti-social behaviour against LGBTIQ+ people developed by Nadal et al. (2010, 2011), the authors build on literature that understands microaggressions against LGBTIQ+ people as a result of heterosexism, to address previously unexplored microaggressions perpetrated by other LGBTIQ+ people.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research could seek a larger sample of participants from a range of universities, as campus climate may influence the experiences and microaggressions perpetrated.Practical implicationsIndividuals within the LGBTIQ+ community also perpetrate microaggressions against LGBTIQ+ people, including individuals with the same sexual orientation and gender identity as the victim. Those seeking to respond to microaggressions need to attune their attention to this source of anti-social behaviour.Originality/valuePrevious research has focused on microaggressions and hate crimes perpetrated by non-LGBTIQ+ individuals. This research indicates the existence of microaggressions perpetrated by LGBTIQ+ community members against other LGBTIQ+ persons. The theoretical taxonomy of sexual orientation and transgender microaggressions is expanded to address LGBTIQ+ perpetrated anti-social behaviour.

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Safer CommunitiesEmerald Publishing

Published: Oct 10, 2016

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