LGBTQ

• Published in: Gender Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academia pp. 19 - 30
• Main Author: Vitikainen, Annamari
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 2023
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Equal Marriage; Timelines; LGBTQ Student; Higher Education; Heteronormative Assumptions; Girlfriend; Implicit Bias; Family Insurance; Contemporary Societies; Non-heterosexual Sexual Orientations; Higher Education Institutions; LGBTI; Stereotype Threat; LGBT; Gender Identity; Follow; LGBTQ; Queer Theoretical Approaches; Anti-sexual Harassment Policies; Classical Feminist Discussions; Individual LGBTQ; Local LGBTQ; Hold; Trans Woman
• ISBN: 9781032426365; 1032426365; 9781032426389; 1032426381
• DOI: 10.4324/9781003363590-3

This chapter discusses some of the challenges and potential solutions for better treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer students and staff) in higher education. The chapter provides a theoretical background on the understanding of the LGBTQ+ categories, as well as the ethical questions relating to the treatment of LGBTQ+ persons in contemporary societies. Specific issues surrounding LGBTQ+ in higher education are discussed under the broader categories of discrimination, lack of knowledge, bias, and representation. Practical solutions for improving the situation of LGBTQ+ persons in higher education are suggested. This chapter discusses some of the challenges and potential solutions for better treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer students and staff) in higher education. It provides a theoretical background on the understanding of the LGBTQ+ categories, as well as the ethical questions relating to the treatment of LGBTQ+ persons in contemporary societies. The relevant theoretical questions relating to LGBTQ+ fall broadly within two categories: ontological or metaphysical questions about the nature of category; and ethical and political questions relating to the treatment of LGBTQ+ persons in society. Higher education institutions and their approaches to LGBTQ+ issues often follow the general legal frameworks and attitudes of the surrounding society. Bias is often understood in terms of negative associations with a particular group of people that have a detrimental impact on the initial assessments and responses to members of such groups.