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Poverty in the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community
Publication Date: March 2009
Author(s): Gary J. Gates; Alyssa Schneebaum; M.V. Lee Badgett; Randy Albelda
Funder(s): Arcus Foundation; Ford Foundation
Funder(s): Arcus Foundation; Ford Foundation
Topic: Population and demographics (Demography and census)
Social conditions (Poverty and homelessness)
Keywords: lesbian; bisexual; poverty; gay
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
This report undertakes the first analysis of the poor and low-income lesbian, gay, and bisexual population. We find clear evidence that poverty is at least as common in the LGB population as among heterosexual people and their families.