@TechReport{iza:izadps:dp17137,
            	author={Ananyev, Maxim and Poyker, Mikhail},
            	title={Impact of Prison Experience on Anti-gay Sentiments: Longitudinal Analysis of Inmates and Their Families},
            	year={2024},
	month={Jul},
            	institution={Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)},
            	address={Bonn},
            	type={IZA Discussion Paper},
            	number={17137},
            	url={https://www.iza.org/publications/dp17137},
	abstract={Inmates' informal code often ascribes low status to persons perceived as passive homosexuals. We use longitudinal data to investigate whether prison experience contributes to anti-gay beliefs. We find that prison experience prompts a higher level of anti-gay sentiments among males and their families, while no discernible difference exists before incarceration. We find no effect for female ex-prisoners. We confirm that the results are not driven by pre-incarceration trends, changes in trust and social capital, socioeconomic status, mental health, masculinity norms, and other potential alternative explanations. Our study sheds light on the overlooked role of prisons as a significant contributor to the propagation of anti-gay attitudes.},
	keywords={tolerance;homosexuals;incarceration;Australia},
            }