Predictors of Prejudice Against Lesbians and Gay Men in Jamaica

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West, Keon and Cowell, Noel. 2014. Predictors of Prejudice Against Lesbians and Gay Men in Jamaica. The Journal of Sex Research, 52(3), pp. 296-305. ISSN 0022-4499 [Article]

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2013.853725

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Jamaica has acquired an international reputation for strong antigay prejudice, incidents of antigay violence, and outspoken, antigay public figures. In recent years, national and international gay rights groups have attempted to improve this situation. However, these efforts have not been based on an empirical analysis of the factors underlying Jamaican antigay bias, which is essential for developing effective prejudice-reducing strategies. Using data collected in two large-scale national surveys in 2011 and 2012 (N 2011 = 997, N 2012 = 945), we investigated predictors of Jamaican antigay prejudice, including age, gender, religious affiliation, education, income, and a preference for dancehall music. We also examined changes in reported antigay bias between 2011 and 2012 after accounting for other predictors. All proposed variables predicted some aspect of antigay prejudice, though sometimes in unexpected ways. Male gender emerged as a particularly important predictor. We discuss the strengths and limitations of our design and the implications of our findings for prejudice-reduction strategies in Jamaica.

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https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2013.853725