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# NEW RESEARCH



# Race and education are associated with poverty among lesbian and bisexual women

A new study examining the psychological and social predictors of poverty finds that identifying as Black and having a high school diploma or less were associated with living in poverty for both lesbian and bisexual women. The study also found that experiences of stigma related to sexual orientation and masculine gender expression were associated with poverty among lesbians, but not among bisexual women. However, having children emerged as a strong predictor of poverty for bisexual women, but not lesbians.


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# WILLIAMS NEWS



# We're hiring! Join our team


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Project Policy Analyst

The Williams Institute is looking for a policy analyst to assist scholars in conducting public policy, social science, and public health research related to the mission of the Institute. Responsibilities include research and analysis of regulations and legislation, data analysis, preparing written products, and coordinating project timelines, research materials, and data collection. The Institute is particularly interested in candidates with experience in analyzing racial and ethnic disparities, intersectional research, and/or democracy and international research questions.

Deadline to apply: January 12, 2025


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Daniel H. Renberg Law Fellow

The Williams Institute seeks a law fellow to engage in cutting-edge and high-quality research and analysis related to sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. The law fellow will conduct legal and multi-disciplinary research on discrimination facing LGBTQ people, LGBTQ health, LGBTQ families, and criminal justice, among other topics. The fellow will provide research and writing support to senior scholars and will contribute to self-published reports, academic articles, public comments, amicus briefs, and other work. The position is for two years.

Deadline to apply: February 13, 2025


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# UPCOMING EVENTS




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# 2025 Jazz Brunch

# January 26, 2025

Join us for our annual Jazz Brunch on Sunday, January 26, from noon to 2 PM PT, at the home of James Frost in Los Angeles. Enjoy an afternoon filled with jazz music and delicious food as we celebrate our rigorous, independent research on LGBTQ law and policy.


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The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is an academic research institute dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.


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