Lee Badgett - Money, Myths, and Change The Economic Lives of Lesbians and Gay Men

Lee Badgett, a labor economist, discusses her research on economic discrimination against LGBT individuals. She highlights the stereotypes of affluence among LGBT people and reveals the economic inequalities they face, particularly in employment and marriage rights. Badgett's work shows that LGBT individuals often earn less than their heterosexual counterparts and face significant discrimination in the labor market. She also explores poverty within the LGBT community and the broader economic impact of discrimination globally. Her research underscores the need for policies to address these disparities.

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