Faculty Affiliate Sarah E. Gaither co-authored a chapter in the Handbook of Experimental Social Psychology titled, “Social stigma and coping for people with pluralistic identities”. Dr. Gaither an her team address that pluralistic identities have become increasingly common, yet the shared stigma experiences of these groups go relatively unrecognized.
They highlight the shared experiences of pluralistic groups using examples within the Multiracial, Multicultural, Bisexual+, and Transgender communities. And, why those with pluralistic identities should be uniquely considered regarding stigma-based experiences in addition to identifying three unique coping strategies (Affirm, Find, and Expand (AFE)).
Access the chapter here (requires authentication login to Elgar Online): Social stigma and coping for people with pluralistic identities
