LGBTQ

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...

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Published inGender Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academia pp. 19 - 30
Main Author Vitikainen, Annamari
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 2023
Edition1
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Summary: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.
ISBN:9781032426365
1032426365
9781032426389
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DOI:10.4324/9781003363590-3