A recent study "discusses how book bans are more than censorship—they’re legislated trauma. Drawing on critical race theory and trauma-informed research, the article shows how removing texts that reflect marginalized identities silences voices, erodes belonging, and inflicts harm on students’ well-being. By framing bans as microaggressions with lasting psychological and physical effects, [The author] reveals them as deliberate assaults on dignity, safety, and identity." (from ILA.org)
Hannegan-Martinez, S. (2025). Legislating trauma: Book bans, educational gag orders, and microaggressions. Reading Research Quarterly, 60(4). https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/rrq.70046
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