The force of law: The effects of sexual orientation antidiscrimination legislation on interpersonal discrimination in employment

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 191-205

  Barron, Laura G ^a   Hebl, Michelle ^b  

^a USAF   (United States)

^b RICE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Discrimination; Gay; Lesbian; Prejudice; Sexual orientation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84883513532     PISSN: 10768971     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0028350     Document Type: Article

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