Houston/Harris County gender & sexuality data: Initial report

Abstract

The University of Houston Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality (UH IRWGS) documents and analyzes gender and sexuality dynamics in Harris County, as they intersect with race, ethnicity, class, age, and other identify factors, exploring their effects on individual lives and the wider economy and society. This report provides initial data to spur dialogue, especially with regard to issues of current and future workforce, health, civic participation, and in/equity. Findings documented here include new analyses of select local gender and sexuality data, derived from the annual US Census and other sources, as well as some national and other comparison data, and some relevant preexistent analyses by others. These baseline data and data on other relevant topics not covered here will be expanded upon in IRWGS research and reports going forward.