Words that Wound: Analysis of U.S. Law Enforcement and Mainstream Media's Characterization of LGBTQ+ Victims of Violence in Hate Crimes
| dc.contributor.advisor | Naylor, Lorenda | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Wyatt-Nichol, Heather | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Williamson, Myles | |
| dc.contributor.author | Piazza, Christina | |
| dc.contributor.department | University of Baltimore. College of Public Affairs | |
| dc.contributor.program | University of Baltimore. Doctor of Public Administration Program | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-12-18T19:43:07Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-12-17 | |
| dc.description | Dissertation submitted to the School of Public Affairs of The University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Public Administration | |
| dc.description.abstract | This dissertation examines the ways in which United States law enforcement and mainstream media characterize members of the LGBT+ community who were victims of violent hate crimes, including fatal hate crime violence. Utilizing qualitative research methods, a thematic analysis of news reports and police press releases from 2010 to 2022, this study identifies and analyzes common themes and patterns in the language used by media and law enforcement after the passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hates Crimes Prevention Act of 2010 (18 U.S.C. § 249). Through thematic analysis this research evaluates how LGBT+ individuals who are victims of hate crimes are characterized. This includes microaggressions, stereotypes, stigmatization, and victim-blaming. | |
| dc.format.extent | 120 Leaves | |
| dc.genre | Dissertation | |
| dc.identifier | doi:10.13016/m29tnz-ncuq | |
| dc.identifier.other | UB_2025_Piazza_C | |
| dc.identifier.other | Piazza_baltimore_0942A_10173 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11603/41316 | |
| dc.subject | public administration | |
| dc.subject | LGBTQ+ | |
| dc.subject | bias | |
| dc.subject | Microaggressions | |
| dc.subject | Hate Crimes | |
| dc.subject | thematic analysis | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Sexual minorities | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Homophobia | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Public administration | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Microaggressions | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Sexual minorities in education | |
| dc.title | Words that Wound: Analysis of U.S. Law Enforcement and Mainstream Media's Characterization of LGBTQ+ Victims of Violence in Hate Crimes | |
| dc.type | Text |