Always a great day marching with Liverpool John Moores University for Pride 🌈 In my semester one module, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Liverpool Business School, we’ll be digging into why events like Pride are so crucial for the LGBTQ+ community. This level 6 undergraduate module, part of our HRM degree, will tackle some really important issues. We'll explore the Equality Act and its role in protecting the rights of all LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We’ll also reflect on the impact of Section 28, a piece of legislation that prohibited the "promotion" of homosexuality by local authorities and schools, and discuss its lingering effects on education and society. Understanding how the history and legacy of such laws influence today's society is vital. For instance, at work, more than a third of LGBTQ+ staff (35%) have hidden their identity for fear of discrimination. Almost one in five (18%) have experienced negative comments or conduct from colleagues because of their identity. In universities, two in five LGBTQ+ students (42%) have hidden their identity due to fear of discrimination, with more than a third of trans students (36%) facing negative comments or conduct from staff. These statistics highlight the ongoing challenges and the importance of creating environments where everyone feels they belong and matter. There’s still much work to be done to ensure that everyone feels valued. I’m excited to engage with our students on these topics and share in their passion for making a difference. 🌈 #Pride #LGBTQ+ #Equality #Section28 #TransInclusion #Diversity #Inclusion #Belonging #LJMU #HRM For more detailed statistics and information, visit Stonewall's website. Paul McEvoy Clarke FCIPD | Dr Track Dinning | Jane Eme-Power (FCIPD) | Helen Klepper | Joshi Jariwala MCIPD MA FHEA PG Cert CMBE | Prof Tony Wall ᴄᴍʙᴇ | Philip Bakstad | Adam Shore | Tunde Durowoju, CMBE | Professor Philip Vickerman | Tim Nichol
Over 100 students, staff, and alumni took to the streets at the weekend for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Pride March. Our LJMU community joined a record-breaking 25,000+ people who marched from St George’s Plateau to the waterfront as part of #LiverpoolPride Members of the LJMU community met at the Student Life Building to collect LJMU-branded pride t-shirts before heading out on the march alongside friends, family and pets! Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eXePNYQn
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3mo
First time at liverpool pride with my LBS colleague. It was such a fun day!
Supporting students to develop and become excellent HR professionals
3moLove the work you’re doing and Pride is so important