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Research paper thumbnail of The white racial frame of public health discourses about racialized health differences and “disparities”: what it reveals about power and how it thwarts health equity

Frontiers in Public Health

Although several public health scholars have advocated for more clarity about concepts such as he... more Although several public health scholars have advocated for more clarity about concepts such as health disparities and health equity, attention to the framing of public health discourses about racialized health differences and “disparities” in the U.S., and what it reveals about power and the potential for achieving health equity, is surprisingly rare. Sociologist Joe Feagin, in his book, The White Racial Frame: Centuries of Racial Framing and Counter-Framing coined the term white racial frame to describe the predominantly white racialized worldview of majority white and white-oriented decisionmakers in everyday and institutional operations. Informed by insights from critical race theories about the white racial frame, white epistemological ignorance, and colorblind racism; critical perspectives on social class; Black feminist perspectives; framing; and critical discourse analysis, in this perspective I discuss: (1) the power of language and discourses; (2) the white racial frame of ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Convergent Mixed Methods Study of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Young Blac k Men in the United States

Ethnicity & Disease

Background: An understanding of the fac­tors that influence cardiovascular (CVD) risk among young... more Background: An understanding of the fac­tors that influence cardiovascular (CVD) risk among young Black men is critically needed to promote cardiovascular health earlier in the life course and prevent poor outcomes later in life.Purpose: To explore how individual (eg, de­pression, racial discrimination) and environ­mental factors (eg, neighborhood resources) are associated with CVD risk factors among young Black men.Methods: We conducted a convergent mixed methods study (qualitative/quantita­tive, QUAL+quant) with Black men aged 18 to 30 years (N = 21; 3 focus groups). Participants completed a self-administered electronic survey immediately prior to the focus groups.Results: Participants (Mage = 23) reported: two or more CVD risk factors (75%; eg, high blood pressure); racial discrimination (32%); and depressive symptoms in the past 2 weeks (50%). Five themes emerged: 1) emergence and navigation of Black manhood stressors; 2) high expectations despite limited available resources; 3)...

Research paper thumbnail of Methods in HIV-Related Intersectional Stigma Research: Core Elements and Opportunities

American Journal of Public Health

Researchers are increasingly recognizing the importance of studying and addressing intersectional... more Researchers are increasingly recognizing the importance of studying and addressing intersectional stigma within the field of HIV. Yet, researchers have, arguably, struggled to operationalize intersectional stigma. To ensure that future research and methodological innovation is guided by frameworks from which this area of inquiry has arisen, we propose a series of core elements for future HIV-related intersectional stigma research. These core elements include multidimensional, multilevel, multidirectional, and action-oriented methods that sharpen focus on, and aim to transform, interlocking and reinforcing systems of oppression. We further identify opportunities for advancing HIV-related intersectional stigma research, including reducing barriers to and strengthening investments in resources, building capacity to engage in research and implementation of interventions, and creating meaningful pathways for HIV-related intersectional stigma research to produce structural change. Ultimat...

Research paper thumbnail of The Problem With Intersectional Stigma and HIV Equity Research

American Journal of Public Health

Research paper thumbnail of Ending the HIV epidemic for all, not just some: structural racism as a fundamental but overlooked social-structural determinant of the US HIV epidemic

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS, 2022

Purpose of review We review the recent theoretical and empirical literature on structural racism,... more Purpose of review We review the recent theoretical and empirical literature on structural racism, social determinants of health frameworks within the context of HIV prevention and treatment, and criticism of the national responses to the US epidemic. Recent findings In line with growing mainstream attention to the role of structural racism and health inequities, recent editorials and studies cite ending structural racism as an essential step to ending the US HIV epidemic. Recent studies demonstrate that barriers rooted in structural racism such as incarceration, housing instability, police discrimination, neighborhood disadvantage, health service utilization and community violence, and poor or no access to social services, transportation, and childcare, are barriers to HIV prevention. Recent articles also criticize national responses to HIV such as the ending the HIV epidemic (EHE) and National HIV/AIDS Strategy plans for failing to address structural racism and prioritize community...

Research paper thumbnail of Virtually Invisible Women: Women with Disabilities in Mainstream Psychological Theory and Research

The Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 2008

A classical content analysis of PsycINFO journal abstracts from 1999 to 2003 revealed that women ... more A classical content analysis of PsycINFO journal abstracts from 1999 to 2003 revealed that women with disabilities are virtually invisible in mainstream psychology. We explore the implications of this invisibility.

Research paper thumbnail of African American Men in Heterosexual Relationships

AfricanAmericanmeninheterosexualrelationshipsarevirtuallyinvisibleinthetheoret-ical and empirical... more AfricanAmericanmeninheterosexualrelationshipsarevirtuallyinvisibleinthetheoret-ical and empirical psychological HIV/AIDS literature. This article posits that two theo-retical frameworks—masculinityideologies (MI)andsociocultural context—are impor-tant for comprehending Black men’s condom use. Qualitative methods, althoughrelativelyrareinU.S.psychology,arecriticaltounderstandingthecontextoflivedexpe-rience, particularly with underresearched populations and topics. This study involvedsemistructured interviews with lower-middle-income African American men (

Research paper thumbnail of An investigation of quantitative methods for assessing intersectionality in health research: A systematic review

SSM - Population Health, 2021

Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that investigates how interlocking systems of power ... more Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that investigates how interlocking systems of power and oppression at the societal level influence the lived experiences of historically and socially marginalized groups. Currently, there are no consistent or widely adopted quantitative methods to investigate research questions informed by intersectionality theory. The objective of this systematic review is to describe the current landscape of quantitative methods used to assess intersectionality and to provide recommendations on analytic best practices for future research. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and the Web of Science in December 2019 to identify studies using analytic quantitative intersectionality approaches published up to December 2019 (PROSPERO CRD42020162686). To be included in the study, articles had to: (1) be empirical research, (2) use a quantitative statistical method, (3) be published in English, and (4) incorporate intersectionality. Our initial search yielded 1889 articles. After screening by title/abstract, methods, and full text review, our final analytic sample included 153 papers. Eight unique classes of quantitative methods were identified, with the majority of studies employing regression with an interaction term. We additionally identified several methods which appear to be at odds with the key tenets of intersectionality. As quantitative intersectionality continues to expand, careful attention is needed to avoid the dilution of the core tenets. Specifically, emphasis on social power is needed as methods continue to be adopted and developed. Additionally, clear explanation of the selection of statistical approaches is needed and, when using regression with interaction terms, researchers should opt for use of the additive scale. Finally, use of methods that are potentially at odds with the tenets of intersectionality should be avoided.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of the Making Employment Needs (MEN) Count Intervention to Reduce HIV/STI Risk for Black Heterosexual Men in Washington DC

American Journal of Men's Health, 2019

The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of MEN Count, a race- and gender-tailore... more The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of MEN Count, a race- and gender-tailored three-session counseling intervention, on HIV/STI incidence as well as housing and employment. A two-armed quasi-experimental design was used to compare MEN Count to an attention comparison condition focused on stress reduction, from March 2014 to April 2017. Participants ( N = 454) were Black heterosexual men in Washington DC, largely recruited from an STI clinic. Multivariate difference-in-difference regressions assessed whether the intervention was associated with significant changes in the outcomes set, which included nonviral STI incidence, sexual risk categorization, housing, and employment. Significant improvements over time were observed across both treatment arms for all outcomes ( p < .05). Reductions in unemployment were significantly greater for intervention than for control participants (AOR unemployment = 0.48, 95% CI [0.23, 0.99]). Improvements in other outcomes did n...

Research paper thumbnail of “The fear of being Black plus the fear of being gay”: The effects of intersectional stigma on PrEP use among young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

Social Science & Medicine, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Black Men’s Experiences Scale

Research paper thumbnail of Sexual Scripts Scale

Research paper thumbnail of Black Heterosexual Men in HIV Research: Not so Hard to Reach After All

Black communities in the United States experience disparate outcomes in many public health issues... more Black communities in the United States experience disparate outcomes in many public health issues. Research focused on these communities and their participation is vital in addressing these racial disparities. We will present how Project ADOFO's research team, in conjunction with other researchers and community representatives, successfully created strategies for recruiting Black males for survey participation. We fostered a community, interdisciplinary, and organizational-based collaboration that emphasized exploring the broader social and structural contexts factoring into the HIV risk protective and promoting behavior of all Black men. Working with a diverse community advisory board that had experience with Black health issues, we met on a quarterly basis to discuss recruitment tactics and survey revisions. We took a 4 step approach to survey development that included: 1) creating interview guide questions based on community advisory board feedback; 2) conducting pilot interv...

Research paper thumbnail of Varying angles and wider lenses: A multicultural transformation of the undergraduate social psychology course

Teaching gender and multicultural awareness: Resources for the psychology classroom.

Research paper thumbnail of So Are You Black and Gay? Navigating the Researcher--Participant Gap

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluating the Validity and Reliability of a Modified Schedule of Sexist Events: Implications for Public Health Research on Women's HIV Risk Behaviors

Women & Health, 2008

This study evaluated the validity and reliability of a modified version of the Schedule of Sexist... more This study evaluated the validity and reliability of a modified version of the Schedule of Sexist Events-Lifetime (SSE, Klonoff &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Landrine, 1995) (SSE-LM) and its applicability to women&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s HIV risk behaviors. Participants included a multi-ethnic baseline sample of women (N = 754) between the ages of 18 and 39 years (M = 22.43) who attended family planning clinics in the San Francisco Bay area. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that a higher-order factor model provided a satisfactory and a more parsimonious account for correlations among the measure&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s four sexism factors than a single latent factor model. Scale reliability for the SSE-LM was excellent (Cronbach&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; s alpha = .89). Structural equation modeling results demonstrated that the SSE-LM is associated with women&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s sexual risk behaviors with secondary partners, but not primary partners.

Research paper thumbnail of Black + Lesbian + Woman? Black x Lesbian x Woman? WomanLesbianBlack?

Research paper thumbnail of Intersectionality Revisited: Moving beyond the Contours of Race, Class, Gender" - Notes on an Intersectionality Symposium

At a ground-breaking symposium on intersectionality convened by AUT's Business School, Pacifi... more At a ground-breaking symposium on intersectionality convened by AUT's Business School, Pacific Academic Staff Team and Pacific Media Centre on 5 November 2014, keynote speaker Dr Lisa Bowleg, of George Washington University in the USA, spoke by video on new advances in intersectionality research.Intersectionality is perceived as synonymous with issues of power, social justice, and oppression, and the symposium offered participants the opportunity to hear about those issues from members representing different marginalised groups. Researchers and students from a range of different disciplines engaged with the possibilities offered by an intersectional framework.Intersectionality has a long history in Black feminism, from the voices of Sojourner Truth's 'Ain't I a Woman?" in 1851 to the interlocking systems of oppression described by the women of the Combahee River Collective.1 Kimberle Crenshaw introduced the term intersectionality when she researched Black women&...

Research paper thumbnail of Bowleg / LOVE, SEX, AND MASCULINITY Love, Sex, and Masculinity in Sociocultural Context HIV Concerns and Condom Use among African American Men in Heterosexual Relationships

African American men in heterosexual relationships are virtually invisible in the theoret-ical an... more African American men in heterosexual relationships are virtually invisible in the theoret-ical and empirical psychological HIV/AIDS literature. This article posits that two theo-retical frameworks—masculinity ideologies (MI) and sociocultural context—are impor-tant for comprehending Black men’s condom use. Qualitative methods, although relatively rare in U.S. psychology, are critical to understanding the context of lived expe-rience, particularly with underresearched populations and topics. This study involved semistructured interviews with lower-middle-income African American men (N = 13) between the ages of twenty-four and fifty in emotionally and sexually intimate heterosex-ual relationships. Data were analyzed via three techniques derived from grounded theory analysis. Analyses revealed that although many (n = 9) articulated traditional MI (e.g., sexual permissiveness) that have implications for HIV risk, eleven participants also expressed unconventional MI (e.g., being as or mo...

Research paper thumbnail of Intersectionality: An Underutilized but Essential Theoretical Framework for Social Psychology

The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Social Psychology

Intersectional invisibility: The distinctive advantages and disadvantages of multiple subordinate... more Intersectional invisibility: The distinctive advantages and disadvantages of multiple subordinate-group identities.

Research paper thumbnail of The white racial frame of public health discourses about racialized health differences and “disparities”: what it reveals about power and how it thwarts health equity

Frontiers in Public Health

Although several public health scholars have advocated for more clarity about concepts such as he... more Although several public health scholars have advocated for more clarity about concepts such as health disparities and health equity, attention to the framing of public health discourses about racialized health differences and “disparities” in the U.S., and what it reveals about power and the potential for achieving health equity, is surprisingly rare. Sociologist Joe Feagin, in his book, The White Racial Frame: Centuries of Racial Framing and Counter-Framing coined the term white racial frame to describe the predominantly white racialized worldview of majority white and white-oriented decisionmakers in everyday and institutional operations. Informed by insights from critical race theories about the white racial frame, white epistemological ignorance, and colorblind racism; critical perspectives on social class; Black feminist perspectives; framing; and critical discourse analysis, in this perspective I discuss: (1) the power of language and discourses; (2) the white racial frame of ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Convergent Mixed Methods Study of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Young Blac k Men in the United States

Ethnicity & Disease

Background: An understanding of the fac­tors that influence cardiovascular (CVD) risk among young... more Background: An understanding of the fac­tors that influence cardiovascular (CVD) risk among young Black men is critically needed to promote cardiovascular health earlier in the life course and prevent poor outcomes later in life.Purpose: To explore how individual (eg, de­pression, racial discrimination) and environ­mental factors (eg, neighborhood resources) are associated with CVD risk factors among young Black men.Methods: We conducted a convergent mixed methods study (qualitative/quantita­tive, QUAL+quant) with Black men aged 18 to 30 years (N = 21; 3 focus groups). Participants completed a self-administered electronic survey immediately prior to the focus groups.Results: Participants (Mage = 23) reported: two or more CVD risk factors (75%; eg, high blood pressure); racial discrimination (32%); and depressive symptoms in the past 2 weeks (50%). Five themes emerged: 1) emergence and navigation of Black manhood stressors; 2) high expectations despite limited available resources; 3)...

Research paper thumbnail of Methods in HIV-Related Intersectional Stigma Research: Core Elements and Opportunities

American Journal of Public Health

Researchers are increasingly recognizing the importance of studying and addressing intersectional... more Researchers are increasingly recognizing the importance of studying and addressing intersectional stigma within the field of HIV. Yet, researchers have, arguably, struggled to operationalize intersectional stigma. To ensure that future research and methodological innovation is guided by frameworks from which this area of inquiry has arisen, we propose a series of core elements for future HIV-related intersectional stigma research. These core elements include multidimensional, multilevel, multidirectional, and action-oriented methods that sharpen focus on, and aim to transform, interlocking and reinforcing systems of oppression. We further identify opportunities for advancing HIV-related intersectional stigma research, including reducing barriers to and strengthening investments in resources, building capacity to engage in research and implementation of interventions, and creating meaningful pathways for HIV-related intersectional stigma research to produce structural change. Ultimat...

Research paper thumbnail of The Problem With Intersectional Stigma and HIV Equity Research

American Journal of Public Health

Research paper thumbnail of Ending the HIV epidemic for all, not just some: structural racism as a fundamental but overlooked social-structural determinant of the US HIV epidemic

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS, 2022

Purpose of review We review the recent theoretical and empirical literature on structural racism,... more Purpose of review We review the recent theoretical and empirical literature on structural racism, social determinants of health frameworks within the context of HIV prevention and treatment, and criticism of the national responses to the US epidemic. Recent findings In line with growing mainstream attention to the role of structural racism and health inequities, recent editorials and studies cite ending structural racism as an essential step to ending the US HIV epidemic. Recent studies demonstrate that barriers rooted in structural racism such as incarceration, housing instability, police discrimination, neighborhood disadvantage, health service utilization and community violence, and poor or no access to social services, transportation, and childcare, are barriers to HIV prevention. Recent articles also criticize national responses to HIV such as the ending the HIV epidemic (EHE) and National HIV/AIDS Strategy plans for failing to address structural racism and prioritize community...

Research paper thumbnail of Virtually Invisible Women: Women with Disabilities in Mainstream Psychological Theory and Research

The Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 2008

A classical content analysis of PsycINFO journal abstracts from 1999 to 2003 revealed that women ... more A classical content analysis of PsycINFO journal abstracts from 1999 to 2003 revealed that women with disabilities are virtually invisible in mainstream psychology. We explore the implications of this invisibility.

Research paper thumbnail of African American Men in Heterosexual Relationships

AfricanAmericanmeninheterosexualrelationshipsarevirtuallyinvisibleinthetheoret-ical and empirical... more AfricanAmericanmeninheterosexualrelationshipsarevirtuallyinvisibleinthetheoret-ical and empirical psychological HIV/AIDS literature. This article posits that two theo-retical frameworks—masculinityideologies (MI)andsociocultural context—are impor-tant for comprehending Black men’s condom use. Qualitative methods, althoughrelativelyrareinU.S.psychology,arecriticaltounderstandingthecontextoflivedexpe-rience, particularly with underresearched populations and topics. This study involvedsemistructured interviews with lower-middle-income African American men (

Research paper thumbnail of An investigation of quantitative methods for assessing intersectionality in health research: A systematic review

SSM - Population Health, 2021

Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that investigates how interlocking systems of power ... more Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that investigates how interlocking systems of power and oppression at the societal level influence the lived experiences of historically and socially marginalized groups. Currently, there are no consistent or widely adopted quantitative methods to investigate research questions informed by intersectionality theory. The objective of this systematic review is to describe the current landscape of quantitative methods used to assess intersectionality and to provide recommendations on analytic best practices for future research. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and the Web of Science in December 2019 to identify studies using analytic quantitative intersectionality approaches published up to December 2019 (PROSPERO CRD42020162686). To be included in the study, articles had to: (1) be empirical research, (2) use a quantitative statistical method, (3) be published in English, and (4) incorporate intersectionality. Our initial search yielded 1889 articles. After screening by title/abstract, methods, and full text review, our final analytic sample included 153 papers. Eight unique classes of quantitative methods were identified, with the majority of studies employing regression with an interaction term. We additionally identified several methods which appear to be at odds with the key tenets of intersectionality. As quantitative intersectionality continues to expand, careful attention is needed to avoid the dilution of the core tenets. Specifically, emphasis on social power is needed as methods continue to be adopted and developed. Additionally, clear explanation of the selection of statistical approaches is needed and, when using regression with interaction terms, researchers should opt for use of the additive scale. Finally, use of methods that are potentially at odds with the tenets of intersectionality should be avoided.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of the Making Employment Needs (MEN) Count Intervention to Reduce HIV/STI Risk for Black Heterosexual Men in Washington DC

American Journal of Men's Health, 2019

The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of MEN Count, a race- and gender-tailore... more The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of MEN Count, a race- and gender-tailored three-session counseling intervention, on HIV/STI incidence as well as housing and employment. A two-armed quasi-experimental design was used to compare MEN Count to an attention comparison condition focused on stress reduction, from March 2014 to April 2017. Participants ( N = 454) were Black heterosexual men in Washington DC, largely recruited from an STI clinic. Multivariate difference-in-difference regressions assessed whether the intervention was associated with significant changes in the outcomes set, which included nonviral STI incidence, sexual risk categorization, housing, and employment. Significant improvements over time were observed across both treatment arms for all outcomes ( p < .05). Reductions in unemployment were significantly greater for intervention than for control participants (AOR unemployment = 0.48, 95% CI [0.23, 0.99]). Improvements in other outcomes did n...

Research paper thumbnail of “The fear of being Black plus the fear of being gay”: The effects of intersectional stigma on PrEP use among young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

Social Science & Medicine, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Black Men’s Experiences Scale

Research paper thumbnail of Sexual Scripts Scale

Research paper thumbnail of Black Heterosexual Men in HIV Research: Not so Hard to Reach After All

Black communities in the United States experience disparate outcomes in many public health issues... more Black communities in the United States experience disparate outcomes in many public health issues. Research focused on these communities and their participation is vital in addressing these racial disparities. We will present how Project ADOFO's research team, in conjunction with other researchers and community representatives, successfully created strategies for recruiting Black males for survey participation. We fostered a community, interdisciplinary, and organizational-based collaboration that emphasized exploring the broader social and structural contexts factoring into the HIV risk protective and promoting behavior of all Black men. Working with a diverse community advisory board that had experience with Black health issues, we met on a quarterly basis to discuss recruitment tactics and survey revisions. We took a 4 step approach to survey development that included: 1) creating interview guide questions based on community advisory board feedback; 2) conducting pilot interv...

Research paper thumbnail of Varying angles and wider lenses: A multicultural transformation of the undergraduate social psychology course

Teaching gender and multicultural awareness: Resources for the psychology classroom.

Research paper thumbnail of So Are You Black and Gay? Navigating the Researcher--Participant Gap

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluating the Validity and Reliability of a Modified Schedule of Sexist Events: Implications for Public Health Research on Women's HIV Risk Behaviors

Women & Health, 2008

This study evaluated the validity and reliability of a modified version of the Schedule of Sexist... more This study evaluated the validity and reliability of a modified version of the Schedule of Sexist Events-Lifetime (SSE, Klonoff &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Landrine, 1995) (SSE-LM) and its applicability to women&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s HIV risk behaviors. Participants included a multi-ethnic baseline sample of women (N = 754) between the ages of 18 and 39 years (M = 22.43) who attended family planning clinics in the San Francisco Bay area. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that a higher-order factor model provided a satisfactory and a more parsimonious account for correlations among the measure&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s four sexism factors than a single latent factor model. Scale reliability for the SSE-LM was excellent (Cronbach&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; s alpha = .89). Structural equation modeling results demonstrated that the SSE-LM is associated with women&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s sexual risk behaviors with secondary partners, but not primary partners.

Research paper thumbnail of Black + Lesbian + Woman? Black x Lesbian x Woman? WomanLesbianBlack?

Research paper thumbnail of Intersectionality Revisited: Moving beyond the Contours of Race, Class, Gender" - Notes on an Intersectionality Symposium

At a ground-breaking symposium on intersectionality convened by AUT's Business School, Pacifi... more At a ground-breaking symposium on intersectionality convened by AUT's Business School, Pacific Academic Staff Team and Pacific Media Centre on 5 November 2014, keynote speaker Dr Lisa Bowleg, of George Washington University in the USA, spoke by video on new advances in intersectionality research.Intersectionality is perceived as synonymous with issues of power, social justice, and oppression, and the symposium offered participants the opportunity to hear about those issues from members representing different marginalised groups. Researchers and students from a range of different disciplines engaged with the possibilities offered by an intersectional framework.Intersectionality has a long history in Black feminism, from the voices of Sojourner Truth's 'Ain't I a Woman?" in 1851 to the interlocking systems of oppression described by the women of the Combahee River Collective.1 Kimberle Crenshaw introduced the term intersectionality when she researched Black women&...

Research paper thumbnail of Bowleg / LOVE, SEX, AND MASCULINITY Love, Sex, and Masculinity in Sociocultural Context HIV Concerns and Condom Use among African American Men in Heterosexual Relationships

African American men in heterosexual relationships are virtually invisible in the theoret-ical an... more African American men in heterosexual relationships are virtually invisible in the theoret-ical and empirical psychological HIV/AIDS literature. This article posits that two theo-retical frameworks—masculinity ideologies (MI) and sociocultural context—are impor-tant for comprehending Black men’s condom use. Qualitative methods, although relatively rare in U.S. psychology, are critical to understanding the context of lived expe-rience, particularly with underresearched populations and topics. This study involved semistructured interviews with lower-middle-income African American men (N = 13) between the ages of twenty-four and fifty in emotionally and sexually intimate heterosex-ual relationships. Data were analyzed via three techniques derived from grounded theory analysis. Analyses revealed that although many (n = 9) articulated traditional MI (e.g., sexual permissiveness) that have implications for HIV risk, eleven participants also expressed unconventional MI (e.g., being as or mo...

Research paper thumbnail of Intersectionality: An Underutilized but Essential Theoretical Framework for Social Psychology

The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Social Psychology

Intersectional invisibility: The distinctive advantages and disadvantages of multiple subordinate... more Intersectional invisibility: The distinctive advantages and disadvantages of multiple subordinate-group identities.