Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/91677 
Year of Publication: 
2014
Series/Report no.: 
ISER Working Paper Series No. 2014-02
Publisher: 
University of Essex, Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER), Colchester
Abstract: 
Is there a link between sexuality and poverty? If so, has this relationship changed over time? What anti-poverty policies might be relevant to address issues related to sexuality and poverty? The report synthesises literature and adds top-line findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study. It finds that gay men, and bisexual men and women experience some degree of material disadvantage as compared to heterosexuals. Lesbian disadvantage may be more related to their status as women than their sexuality. Recommendations concern alleviating sexuality related homelessness, school bullying, health inequalities, earnings disparities and social care needs in old age.
Subjects: 
Sexual orientation
Poverty
Homelessness
Aging and retirement
Health inequality
Earning inequality
UK Household Longitudinal Study
JEL: 
I30
Z13
I14
I24
J31
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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