Class
Article
College
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Cree Taylor
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
Divorce is an ever growing social problem that affects individuals from all corners of the world. People from all walks of life experience the effects of divorce, but marginalized groups that already have reduced access to social and legal resources and accurate representation are especially affected by divorce. The research at hand aims to determine exactly how marginalized groups, specifically children, LGBTQ, and ethnic minorities experience the effects of divorce in comparison to non marginalized groups. Research was conducted through the use of university sponsored data bases and analysis of primary and secondary sources. Peer reviewed scholarly articles and first hand accounts through blog posts and articles were the main source of research. The research demonstrated that marginalized groups experience far worse symptoms of emotional and psychological trauma, bias, and issues of legality and safety. In general, marginalized groups experience far more negative effects of divorce compared to non marginalized groups. As divorce becomes increasingly more common, there is no way to eliminate all negative effects of divorce. However, the results of my research indicate that by providing better representation and resources we can better support the marginalized groups experiencing the effects of divorce.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-8-2022 12:00 AM
Divorce: Another Barrier to Marginality
Logan, UT
Divorce is an ever growing social problem that affects individuals from all corners of the world. People from all walks of life experience the effects of divorce, but marginalized groups that already have reduced access to social and legal resources and accurate representation are especially affected by divorce. The research at hand aims to determine exactly how marginalized groups, specifically children, LGBTQ, and ethnic minorities experience the effects of divorce in comparison to non marginalized groups. Research was conducted through the use of university sponsored data bases and analysis of primary and secondary sources. Peer reviewed scholarly articles and first hand accounts through blog posts and articles were the main source of research. The research demonstrated that marginalized groups experience far worse symptoms of emotional and psychological trauma, bias, and issues of legality and safety. In general, marginalized groups experience far more negative effects of divorce compared to non marginalized groups. As divorce becomes increasingly more common, there is no way to eliminate all negative effects of divorce. However, the results of my research indicate that by providing better representation and resources we can better support the marginalized groups experiencing the effects of divorce.