Volume 50, Issue 5
Within traditionally marginalized groups exist further layers of marginalization—subgroups whose experiences and struggles are often overlooked, even within movements and policies ostensibly aimed at…
Individuals who are unhoused and have felony records face challenges when attempting to exercise their right to vote.
Black trans youth are forced to navigate the pipeline from the foster care system to the juvenile justice system as a result of anti-trans discrimination in their communities.
Grants Pass v. Johnson allowed cities to use the criminal justice system to address the ongoing homelessness crisis without providing constructive housing solutions.
Correctional facilities infrastructure systematically hinders mothers’ ability to maintain meaningful contact with their children, exacerbating the trauma for both mother and child.
Nursing homes and their residents are examined with a focus on replacing the antiquated institutional model of care with the “small household model.”
Youth who age out of foster care must transition into self-sufficient young adults without familial and cultural connection.
The distinction between physical and non-evident disabilities contributes to the marginalization of people with mental disabilities.
Though first-generation students may face hurdles their American-born peers do not, they can offer rich perspectives that can enhance the profession.
Homophobic laws can drive LGBTI Africans to seek protection as refugees and asylum seekers in Western nations.
Victims of domestic violence in the United States primarily find immigration relief through the Violence Against Women Act and the U Visa programs.
Health justice can be used to address the health consequences of gendered colorism, particularly for darker skinned Black women.
Discrimination against people utilizing housing vouchers or subsidies has led to a source of income discrimination despite their ability to pay full market rent.
Internationally adopted children of color experience discrimination differently from same-race adoptive families because their of their visible racial differences.
By challenging systemic inequalities, amplifying marginalized voices, and fostering inclusive spaces, DEI advocates champion the values necessary for progress in today’s world.