Journal of Homosexuality · 2013 · 24 citations · 26 references
Needs Assessment SurveyHomosexualityLimited Quantitative InformationEducationQueer TheorySocial SciencesGender IdentityGender StudiesCommunity EngagementSexual DiversityDescriptive OverviewSouth CarolinaCommunity DevelopmentQueer StudiesSociologySexual IdentityGender TransitionTransgender StudyLgbtq+ Mental HealthSexual Orientation
Limited quantitative information exists about the demographics and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in South Carolina, a predominately rural Southern state. Responses to a needs assessment survey (n = 715) were analyzed to understand the diversity and needs of members of the LGBT community in SC. The purpose was to inform future programming and guide the development of a more comprehensive portfolio of services to be offered by a local LGBT community center. Findings suggest that a diverse LGBT community exists in SC and needs include increased programming for community members as well as efforts to provide policy-level support and increased acceptability and understanding of LGBT persons in South Carolina.
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