Occupational participation and social inclusion of the LGBTIQ+ community in the Magallanes region and the Chilean Antarctic Territory

Abstract

Introduction People of sexual diversity have been violated in their human rights and marginalized from participating in some spaces, and occupations as a result of prejudices and social constructions that have been imposed as the predominant culture throughout history. Objective To know the perception of people from the LGBTIQ+ community, about their social inclusion and occupational participation in the different spaces of daily life in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica region. Method Semi-structured interviews were applied to LGBTIQ+ people between 20 and 40 years old, the stories were interpreted through content analysis, using qualitative methodology with a descriptive approach. Results Different opinions are obtained about the occupational participation of LGBTIQ+ people, pointing out some positive experiences of acceptance, however, experiences of discrimination and violence predominate, as well as situations of injustice or occupational deprivation as a result of prejudices and beliefs, both social and personal (occupational awareness), According to the reports, needs and proposals are collected to achieve occupational participation and full inclusion. Conclusion The occupational participation and social inclusion of the LGBTIQ+ community are affected by discrimination, prejudice, and beliefs of people in the Magallanes region, showing that progress is still required, and generate spaces for training and re-education related to sexual and gender diversity, deconstructing the prejudices and beliefs that persist in the region.