Peer-led inclusion programs are educational initiatives that involve students taking an active role in creating a more inclusive environment for their peers who identify as sexual and/or gender...
Acknowledging that recognition frameworks can be difficult to apply to individuals with nonbinary gender identities, let's consider how they can accommodate multiple facets of one's identity beyond...
States and institutions have ethical responsibilities to acknowledge and validate queer identities through their actions, policies, and laws. Queerness is often considered an umbrella term for...
What is LGBTQ+?
The acronym "LGBTQ+" stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, plus any other marginalized identities including Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual, Polyamorous,...
Workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, plus (LGBTQ+) individuals is a widespread issue that negatively affects their mental health and well-being....
LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been marginalized in many societies due to their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. As a result, they face discrimination, stigma, and social exclusion...
One of the most important decisions one can make is to come out to coworkers about their sexual orientation or gender identity. This decision can have significant impacts on both personal and...
In today's world, with technology advancing rapidly and people working remotely, it is becoming increasingly common to see individuals living away from their family homes. This can create a challenge...
One of the most pressing issues facing contemporary society is how to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. While...
The following is a list of the most common barriers that prevent workplace inclusion and professional development for LGBTQ employees.
1. Discrimination based on gender identity or sexual...