The genesis of the concept of intersectionality was a call to dismantle interlocking systems of
oppression–racial, sexual, heterosexual, and class-based–in order to realise liberation of …

This article advances the field by integrating insights from intersectionality perspectives with
the emerging literatures on structural racism and structural sexism—which point to promising …

Background Globally, structural racism has been well documented as an important social
determinant of health (SODH) resulting in racial inequality related to health. Although …

Introduction Experiences of racial discrimination in the medical setting are common among
Black patients and may be linked to mistrust in medical recommendations and poorer …

Background Substantial research gaps exist regarding the relationship between
transgender-related discrimination and substance use outcomes for transgender adults, with …

This study uses nationally representative data to extend a steadily growing body of research
on the health consequences of skin color by comparatively examining the consequences of …

Abstract The HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, a multi-site prospective
longitudinal cohort study, will examine human brain, cognitive, behavioral, social, and …

Hypervigilance is often theoretically invoked as a psychological mechanism linking stigma to
internalizing psychopathology among sexual minorities. Empirically, however …

Rationale. Studies linking discrimination to poor mental and physical health constitute one of
the most robust branches of health inequities research. For more than two decades, and in …

Background Sexual minority populations in the United States have persistently higher rates
of cigarette use than heterosexuals, partially driven by exposure to minority stressors (eg …