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Title: Sexual Orientation, Sexual History, and Inequality in the United States
Citation Type: Journal Article
Publication Year: 2018
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ISSN: 1354-5701
DOI: 10.1080/13545701.2017.1388531
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Abstract: Much of the literature on sexual orientation discrimination reports earnings differentials for gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals when compared with heterosexuals. The General Social Survey (GSS) has previously been used due to its extensive coverage of demographic variables and sexual behavior in the United States. This study uses updated GSS data to investigate whether the income differentials found in earlier work have persisted and how estimates based on categorizing respondents according to the reported sex of their sex partners compare to estimates based on the respondents’ self-reported sexual orientation. Results for the years 2008–14 indicate that self-identification as an LGB individual and/or same-sex sexual behavior are correlated with a lower income; however, not all the results are statistically significant. In addition, there is a statistically significant negative income differential of 32 percent for men who report having had a same-sex partner at some point, but identify as straight/heterosexual. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Feminist Economics is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Url: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13545701.2017.1388531
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Authors: Curley, Christina
Periodical (Full): Feminist Economics
Issue: 1
Volume: 24
Pages: 88-113
Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Other
Countries: United States