Leading Recovery for Women and Children in Post-Ceausescu Romania

Thompson, Randal Joy

doi:10.1108/s2058-880120180000006027

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“…LGBTQ+ leaders combine grassroots, queer and social change leadership (Brubaker et al , 2011; Komives and Wagner, 2017; Pryor, 2017; Thompson, 2018). These approaches are based on collective action, shared power and a strong commitment to social justice.…”

Section: Leadership In the Salvadoran Lgbtq+ Movementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…LGBTQ+ leaders use a multi-faceted framework that derives from social change leadership. This strategy includes legal reform, policies, strengthened organizations, knowledge and skills, changed attitudes, public awareness and support, sex education, professional education, masculinities courses (Bird et al , 2007; Parpart, 2015; Thompson, 2018; Zulver, 2014). Within this framework, leaders use grassroots and queer leadership approaches to build solidarity, advocate for change, forge allies and build a sphere of influence that climbs up the institutional hierarchy.…”

Section: Leadership In the Salvadoran Lgbtq+ Movementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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#MeToo and LGBTQ+ Salvadorans: social and leadership challenges

Thompson

Figueroa²

2020

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue that the myriad social forces in El Salvador make it difficult for LGBTQ+ to publicly declare their sexual orientation or name their perpetrators and hence to use the #MeToo hashtag as a leadership strategy of their movement. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research design was used that included interviews and focus group discussions with LGBTQ+ leaders of organizations and government officials. A descriptive/interpretive approach was used to understand their experiences of being LGBTQ+, leadership approach to gain their rights and knowledge of #MeToo. Findings Although the movement has contributed to the public dialog about sexual misconduct, it has not had an impact on the “coming out” of LGBTQ+ on Twitter, public exposure of offenders, improved treatment of LGBTQ+ or significant changes in employment law for LGBTQ+ Salvadorans. Rather than the celebrity-led #MeToo movement, a continuation of the more grassroots approach that Salvadoran LGBTIQ+ leaders use may more successfully achieve their protection and rights. Research limitations/implications Further research should be completed regarding the impact of leadership on changing the social imaginary and the leadership approach most appropriate for this impact. Social implications The study provides a case to further explore the leadership's role in changing the social imaginary. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is the first to illustrate that #MeToo cannot be successful in all cultural contexts or with all LGBTQ+ communities and that grassroots approaches may be more appropriate in countries such as El Salvador.

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Section: Leadership In the Salvadoran Lgbtq+ Movementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Leadership In the Salvadoran Lgbtq+ Movementmentioning

confidence: 99%