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This qualitative study explored the perspectives and experiences of young Black and Latino sexual minority men (ages 15 to 25) regarding multiple intersecting dimensions of inequality—i.e., socioeconomic, health, political, and sociocultural inequality—and the relationship of these factors to long-term life chances. In addition, the study elicited perspectives regarding the potential to leverage existing HIV service infrastructure to address factors shaping intersectional inequality and improve life opportunities.

Major research questions include:

1. How do multiple intersecting dimensions of inequality (i.e., socioeconomic, health, political, and sociocultural inequality) shape the life opportunities of young sexual minority men of color who reside in urban contexts of disadvantage?
2. In what ways do existing clinic and community-based HIV treatment and prevention facilities act as barriers or facilitators for reducing inequality and improving the life opportunities of young sexual minority men of color?

Vincent Guilamo-Ramos served as Dr. Keene’s mentor for this project.