Science, public policy, and legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

Herek, Gregory M.

doi:10.1037/0003-066x.62.7.713b

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“…Widespread misinformation, myths, and beliefs about same-sex orientation and transgender people thus lead to sexual stigma, a form of social stigma held against “nonheterosexual” individuals, considered to have a “deviant” identity. 6 This has led to gender-based discrimination, stereotyping, labeling of the “third gender,” and inequality related to the LGBTQ. During COVID-19, when the world is facing an unprecedented crisis, there have already been reports of political and personal “othering” and prejudice based on socio-economic class, gender, and race.…”

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“The Untold Side of COVID-19”: Struggle and Perspectives of the Sexual Minorities

Banerjee

Nair

2020

Journal of Psychosexual Health

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has threatened global public health. Travel has been restricted, economies slashed, borders sealed, and billions quarantined at their residences, in an attempt to contain the outbreak. Social distancing and lockdown measures have disrupted human lives in terms of social relationships and emotional bonds. Every individual is facing unique challenges to cope with these unprecedented times. However, certain sections of the population, like the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community, are particularly vulnerable to not only the infective risks of the virus, but also the psycho-social offshoots of the global lockdown and the pandemic aftermath. The various factors range from the immunocompromised state, increased comorbidities of sexually transmitted diseases, other chronic medical disorders and substance abuse, as well as reduced access to health care, to stigma and social discrimination, administrative apathy, economic constraints, and uncertainty of social rituals like the Pride Celebrations. These can lead to the underdetection of the viral load, increased physiological risks to COVID-19, decreased help-seeking, and inequality in health and legal care. Their emotional and psychosexual well-being also gets impaired, with increased risks for psychiatric disorders and suicidality. Keeping these factors in the background, this article glances at the disproportionate risk related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the sexual minorities, explores the psycho-social factors behind the same, and highlights specific ways to mitigate these risks for better care. Adopting a rights-based perspective for the LGBTQ community through public health measures during such crises can help reduce stigma and promote their social inclusion.

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“The Untold Side of COVID-19”: Struggle and Perspectives of the Sexual Minorities

Banerjee

Nair

2020

Journal of Psychosexual Health

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“…In some instances, discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity is omitted altogether. Attention is shifting, however, given the politicization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues in the sociopolitical context (Besen, 2007;Herek, 2007;Hirata & Kleiner, 2001) and the substantial policy implications because of legislation and litigation (Chibbaro, 2007;Gonsiorek, Sell, & Weinrich, 1995;Naff, 2007). Only recently have a few organizations begun to put sexual orientation into their nondiscrimination policies, with an even smaller number adding gender identity (see Heller, 2006;Human Rights Campaign Foundation [HRCF], 2006;Leonard, 2003).…”

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Sexuality as a Diversity Factor: An Examination of Awareness

Kormanik

2009

Advances in Developing Human Resources

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The problem and the solution. Lack of awareness of the facets of sexuality-sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual attraction-can be stressful and distracting, has the potential for creating workplace misunderstandings and tension, and may lead to allegations of unfair treatment and/or a hostile work environment.The purpose of this article is to examine how facets of sexuality may be viewed differently within the same workplace context, based on individual employees' stage of awareness development around each facet. The results of an exploratory study demonstrate that employees within the same workplace context have different stages of awareness development around the five facets of sexuality. The results also show that the awareness development around sexual orientation and gender identity is substantially different-less developed-than the awareness development for sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual attraction.The discussion includes implications for practice.Lifestyle and societal attitude changes around aspects of diversity are occurring at such a rapid pace and with such complexity that they are sometimes difficult to manage. Much of the inequity in organizations occurs because managers treat employees the same and differences are ignored (Wilson, 1997). Effectively managing diversity means acknowledging differences, including "acknowledging individual employee needs and then accommodating these needs" (Wilson, 1997, p. 18). Told to treat every employee the same in compliance with statutes on workplace equity, managers are confused when told to treat employees differently because of individuals' diversity. Sensemaking-developing understanding and a subsequent course of actionabout aspects of workforce diversity is difficult (Roberson & Stevens, 2006).

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Family Lives of Lesbian and Gay Adults

Patterson

2013

Handbook of Marriage and the Family

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Science, public policy, and legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

Cited by 4 publications

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“The Untold Side of COVID-19”: Struggle and Perspectives of the Sexual Minorities

“The Untold Side of COVID-19”: Struggle and Perspectives of the Sexual Minorities

Sexuality as a Diversity Factor: An Examination of Awareness

Family Lives of Lesbian and Gay Adults

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