Lesbian and Gay Male Undergraduates' Experiences of Harassment and Fear on Campus
- 1 September 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Interpersonal Violence
- Vol. 7 (3) , 383-395
- https://doi.org/10.1177/088626092007003007
Abstract
Harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation was studied in a sample of 121 undergraduate students between 19 and 22 years of age. Over three fourths of the respondents reported verbal abuse and over one fourth had been threatened with violence. Other students were the most frequent victimizers. Few reported victimization to authorities. Fear for one's personal safety on campus was related to frequency of personal harassment. The implications of harassment and discrimination on the development of young lesbians and gay men are discussed.Keywords
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