Document Type
Article
Publication Date
January 2014
Abstract
People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer (LGBTQ), are more likely to be poor than heterosexualpeople. While they face the same general risk factors for poverty as others, LGBTQ people may experienceadditional discrimination in hiring, employment, and compensation, as well as face rejection from friends and family members who potentially could provide financial support in times of need. For LGBTQ people who live outside of large cities, the risk for poverty is even greater7. Thus, it is important that low-income service providers in rural communities provide culturally competent services to sexual minorities and their families.The purpose of this brief is to describe the experiences of LGBTQ people with financial difficulties living inrural America and to provide recommendations for best practices. Our goal is to provide resources to help you strengthen your current efforts to welcome and serve sexual minority clients.
Recommended Citation
Elizabeth Holman, Ramona Oswald, Dina Izenstark, Shawn Mendez, and Kimberly Greder. "Strengthening services for LGBTQ clients: Best practice recommendations for rural low-income service providers" Faculty Publications (2014).
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Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Commons, Rural Sociology Commons
