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Theory, Impact, and Contributing Factors Associated with Sexual Racism within Sexually and Gender Minoritized
Ryan M Wade1, Richard J Malek1, Alida M Bouris2
1School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Journal of Sex Research
|July 8, 2026
Summary
Sexual racism, a hierarchy of desirability favoring Whiteness, negatively impacts sexually and gender-minorized (SGM) communities. Research highlights its association with poor health and well-being, with partner-seeking venues and resistance strategies being key factors.
Area of Science:
- Health and Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Sexual racism is a hierarchy of desirability where Whiteness is prioritized.
- This phenomenon marginalizes racially minoritized individuals within sexually and gender-minorized (SGM) communities.
- Understanding sexual racism is crucial for addressing health disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review theoretical frameworks and methodologies used to examine sexual racism.
- To assess the impact of sexual racism on SGM communities.
- To identify factors associated with sexual racism perpetration, experience, or engagement.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across 16 scholarly databases.
- Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Inclusion of 137 publications for data extraction and analysis.
Main Results:
- Intersectionality, minority stress, and sexual fields theory are dominant theoretical frameworks.
- Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed, primarily in cross-sectional designs.
- Sexual racism is linked to adverse health and well-being outcomes, with underexplored causal pathways.
Conclusions:
- Sexual racism significantly impacts the health and well-being of SGM communities.
- Partner-seeking venue characteristics and community resistance strategies are key factors.
- Further research is needed to elucidate mechanistic pathways and inform interventions.
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