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A study of the 2020 US election finds that LGBTQ+ people view specific political figures, especially then-President Trump, as a symbolic of the potential loss of LGBTQ+ rights, leading to uncertainty and concerns about the future. According to authors Michele Schlehofer, Kathryn Wagner, and Emily Bramande, “The findings suggested that LGBTQ + people experienced heightened stigma stemming from political discourse and viewed key national figures as symbolic of efforts to erode LGBTQ + rights and protections.” Full article: https://lnkd.in/gt-2KMmV #Trump #LGBTQ #Election #minoritystressmodel #politics #structuralstigma #SRSP #SexualityResearchSocialPolicy

7.6% of adults in the U.S. now identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or another sexual orientation besides heterosexual, according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday. Why it matters: That's a new record for adults who identify as LGBTQ+, a community that's grown by over over four percentage points since 2012. What's inside: The survey found that women are nearly twice as likely as men to identify as LGBTQ+. Bisexuality is the most common form of LGBTQ+ identification among women, while gay and bisexual are the most common among men. Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) was by far more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ than any other generation.

Seeing themselves reflected in media, politics, and everyday life empowers LGBTQ+ individuals and challenges harmful stereotypes. Read more 👉 Link in comment #LgbtqAwareness #WhatsOnYourSign #LifeAtTheIntersection #MakeADifference #5StepPath

Avoiding stereotypes and microaggressions is an excellent start, but challenging homophobic and transphobic language is another everyday action for LGBTQ+ allyship. Read more 👉 Link in comment #LgbtqAwareness #WhatsOnYourSign #LifeAtTheIntersection #MakeADifference #5StepPath

Learn here about intersectional challenges impacting Black LGBTQ+ Youth based on HRC latest report. #Diversity #Inclusion #Intersectionality #BlackLGBTQYouth #Allyship

Our team at NORC recently released a new study with the Los Angeles Times investigating acceptance of LGBTQ+ communities. The data reveal overall acceptance of gay and lesbian people has increased dramatically since 1985, when the Times conducted a landmark study on the public’s views toward gay and lesbian people.  However, partisan identity is closely aligned with attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people. Although not universal, significant proportions of Republicans are less accepting of LGBTQ+ communities and more likely to oppose inclusive policies.  For instance, compared to Democrats, Republicans are over three times as likely to say sexual relations between same-sex adults are always wrong (38% vs. 11%) and to disapprove of same-sex couples raising children (51% vs. 16%). Republicans are also more likely to disapprove of gay or lesbian (31% vs. 11%), bisexual (36% vs. 10%), or transgender or nonbinary (48% vs. 16%) adults living their lives as they wish.  Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to favor policies that restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Although majorities from both parties approve of same-sex marriage being legalized, 43% percent of Republicans believe the Supreme Court should change its ruling and allow states to impose bans compared to 13% of Democrats. And although majorities from both parties favor laws protecting gay, lesbian, and bisexual people from job discrimination, 51% of Republicans oppose those protections for transgender people.    Stark differences between the parties emerge when it comes to K-12 education. About half of Republicans (46%) believe the history and contributions of LGBTQ+ people should not be taught in public schools at any level, compared to 11% of Democrats. Republicans are also more likely to think that schools are going too far to accept transgender and nonbinary students (49% vs. 9%) and that transgender boys (78% vs. 38%) and girls (68% vs. 35%) should not be allowed to compete on sports teams that align with their gender identity. To learn about all the topics covered in the study, please visit https://lnkd.in/g2RFgWa8 for a full set of topline findings and a report on the survey results.  

A recent Gallup survey found that the percentage of U.S. adults who identify as part of the #LGBTQ+ community has more than doubled compared to the results of their 2012 survey! With the population of LGBTQ+ elders expected to continue growing rapidly, SAGE is focused on expanding resources and advocacy efforts. Check out more thought-provoking findings from Gallup’s report: https://lnkd.in/gMepebiV

This #PrideMonth let’s turn the spotlight on the true superheroes of the movement: the LGBTQ+ rights organizations fighting for equality every single day. These tireless advocates are the backbones of the movement, pushing for a world where everyone can live authentically. It’s time to shower them with the recognition they deserve. Here are a handful of the organizations making waves: 1. The Trevor Project: It is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1998, it offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention specifically for LGBTQ+ youth. 2. National Center for Transgender Equality: It is a non-profit social equality organization founded in 2003 by transgender activist Mara Keisling in Washington, D.C. It advocates for policies that guarantee trans rights and dismantling discrimination. 3. GLAAD: GLAAD is an American non-governmental media monitoring organization. GLAAD’s story began as a response to unfair and inaccurate portrayals of LGBTQ+ people on media. They rose to the challenge, holding the media accountable and demanding fair representation. But GLAAD’s mission has grown ever since. Today, they’re a powerful force advocating for the rights and equality of LGBTQ+ people across the board. 4. Human Rights Campaign (HRC): A powerhouse organization lobbying for LGBTQ+ equality on a national level. They’re at the forefront of pushing for legal protection and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. 5. National Black Justice Coalition: Championing the needs of LGBTQ+ people of color, a community often overlooked. Let us move beyond the spectacle and celebrate their unwavering dedication. Let their initiatives and stories inspire us to join the cause, amplifying their voices and ensuring a more inclusive world for all. Together we can turn the promise of Pride into a permanent reality. Wen Charlton 🏳️🌈 Balaji Thiagarajan TechDigital #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2024 #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #EqualityForAll

We are halfway through #lgbthistorymonth , and in case you missed them, or are looking for insightful articles on LGBTQ+ history, here are a few which caught my eye in the last few days. The first two come from the Guardian, and provide different perspectives on LGBTQ+ history. The first one reviews a book about two men sentenced to hanging for being gay in the 19th century. The story in itself is quite astounding, and I particularly liked two aspects of the article. One is that a parallel is clearly made with experiences of LGBTQ+ people in many corners of the world nowadays. And the second, the fact that the actual men's stories have been erased, and not much remains of their own feelings and experiences. There too, it makes me think of how many thousands of stories around the world are being silenced, ignored or erased https://lnkd.in/eZffEwjd The second looks back at the "straightwashing" of LGBTQ+ history, and much expected under-representation of our community through history. https://lnkd.in/e8xYvAUq The final two, from the Conversation, both look at the recent film "All of us strangers", which I'll admit I have yet to see. Beyond the review of the film, they both provide insightful reflections and additional perspectives inspired by the film, either on LGBTQ+ stories in cinema, or on being gay in the 80s. https://lnkd.in/eQycUDCf https://lnkd.in/eiCh7hAb I find it interesting to look back at gay experiences in the 80s and 90s (including my own!), as until a few years ago it was mostly seen as a reflection on the challenges faced back then, and how things have improved. Increasingly, looking at our community's past helps us more to understand the current realities of others around the world, or the very real dangers and threats which seem at times to resurface for all of us.

Nearly 40 years later, NORC and The Los Angeles Times have updated a 1985 survey of American attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people, revealing huge shifts in public opinion. Key findings: — In 1985, 75% of American adults said same-sex relationships were always or almost always wrong. Today, that has dropped to 28%. — 64% of American adults previously said they would be very upset if their child was gay or lesbian; today, that number is 14%. — Today roughly 1 in 4 Americans say they would be upset if their child identified as transgender or nonbinary. See how American attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people have shifted over the last 40 years in a new article from the LA Times: https://lnkd.in/eZx4HnsG Learn more about NORC's contribution to this important work: https://lnkd.in/ePamp7Z3