Homophobia and Transphobia

[xxpaigiexx]

For my college assignment I have to pick a subject of my choice. I would really like some first hand experiences.
So anyone who could answer some questions for me it would be much appreciated!

Do people in your place of work, college or school know that you are LGBT?

Has someone finding out you were gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in school, college or the work place changed their opinion of you or have they treated you differently to how they usually would?

Are you happy with the way you are treated by those around you, are you treated equally by peers that you that you are LGBT?

If any new legislation could be put in place to protect people of the LGBT community what would that legislation entail?

How should homophobia and transphobia be dealt with in the work place when it occurs?

For anyone who does answer my questions I thank you in advance you are life savers!
Thanks, Paige xox

[That Sullen Piñata]

Do people in your place of work, college or school know that you are LGBT?
Well I sure as hell don't hide it from anybody (:

Has someone finding out you were gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in school, college or the work place changed their opinion of you or have they treated you differently to how they usually would?
Yeah actually, people who used to consider themselves amongst my best friends suddenly can't stand to be in the same room as me...

Are you happy with the way you are treated by those around you, are you treated equally by peers that you that you are LGBT?
I'm not treated equally to be honest, but I can see their points of view and I respect it. I'm treated better than I deserve by the people who matter me, and that means the world to me.

If any new legislation could be put in place to protect people of the LGBT community what would that legislation entail?
In my opinion, people following a law like that with gritted teeth the way a lot of people would, would only increase their distaste for us and make us feel more awkward.

How should homophobia and transphobia be dealt with in the work place when it occurs?
In an ideal world, yes, but in all honesty, I'm one for more keeping quiet when people discriminate, it causes less trouble and people can get on with their work (:

Hope this helps? x

[ArchangelMaria]

Do people in your place of work, college or school know that you are LGBT? Of course.

Has someone finding out you were gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in school, college or the work place changed their opinion of you or have they treated you differently to how they usually would? Absolutely.

Are you happy with the way you are treated by those around you, are you treated equally by peers that you that you are LGBT? Not at all.

If any new legislation could be put in place to protect people of the LGBT community what would that legislation entail? Making sure that no citizen of America would be discriminated against.

How should homophobia and transphobia be dealt with in the work place when it occurs? The people should be fired.

[Agent P]

Do people in your place of work, college or school know that you are LGBT?
Most seem to. If they don't and they ask, I'll tell them. I mean, I'm pretty open about it since there's really no reason to actually hide it, in my opinion. Though, it's not something I particularly boast about.

Has someone finding out you were gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in school, college or the work place changed their opinion of you or have they treated you differently to how they usually would?
Alot of people did, to be honest. I know I lost many job opportunities because of it and alot of friends, too. One in particular, I always watched a little girl during the summer and the parents said I couldn't simply because I'm a lesbian. Many of my friends have simply stopped talking to me once they found out as well.

Are you happy with the way you are treated by those around you, are you treated equally by peers that you that you are LGBT?
I'm okay with it, it doesn't bother me much. I can see why homo/transphobic people are that way. Anyways, like said, it doesn't bother me. I mean, there's been a few times that my peers have taken discriminating me too far, but that just means they're not worth dealing with.

If any new legislation could be put in place to protect people of the LGBT community what would that legislation entail?
To me, that seems child like. I mean, you know how when you were young and whined until you got what you wanted, then felt extremely awkward and annoyed with once you did? That's what doing that would seem like to me. That would honestly make it only harder on the LGBT community getting so much attention.

How should homophobia and transphobia be dealt with in the work place when it occurs?
I think, just like racism, if it is a manager or someone with such power they should be removed from the work place. Since if they knew an employee were LGBT or transgendered, they would most likely discriminate against them in some way.

I hope I helped some.
x

[Invert]

Do people in your place of work, college or school know that you are LGBT?
Since I was 19, I've been out everywhere but home, so my last job and uni. Most outside of my queer friends don't know about my Trans-y stuff though.

Has someone finding out you were gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in school, college or the work place changed their opinion of you or have they treated you differently to how they usually would?
One or two people at uni, but overall, not at uni. One of my mangers at my job before uni made some homophobic comments, but he did just insult everyone. Maybe not so relevant, but kids at school would treat me different from other people because they thought I was gay. E.g. Approach by a small group of girls for'looking at them in the changing rooms' (even though I hadnt been).

Are you happy with the way you are treated by those around you, are you treated equally by peers that you that you are LGBT?
Definately at uni, which is my current occupation.

If any new legislation could be put in place to protect people of the LGBT community what would that legislation entail?
The UK has pretty good anti-discrimination laws in place, but in practice it often isn't followed strictly. Oh, and I believe there are issues with the currently Equality Bill, such as non-transsexual trans people are not covered by discrimination laws. So I would want that.

How should homophobia and transphobia be dealt with in the work place when it occurs?
Like anyway bullying or harrassment procedure that is deemed to work. I suppose an investigation would have to take place, also perhaps an equal ops compulsory seminair to outline the discrimination rules, and acceptable behaviour, within that work place. If someone commits serious or repeated homophobia or transphobia, dismisal should be considered. Violence (not just physical), should not be in the workplace.

[FriendZoneMayor]

Do people in your place of work, college or school know that you are LGBT?

Some people do, some don't. If someone asks me, I'm not going to lie to them unless there's a fear of them telling my parents, boss, or youth leader at church.

Has someone finding out you were gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in school, college or the work place changed their opinion of you or have they treated you differently to how they usually would?

Things got a little bit awkward with my one of my 3 bffls when I told her, and one of the others and I are currently in a fight because she won't accept me.


Are you happy with the way you are treated by those around you, are you treated equally by peers that you that you are LGBT?

for the most part, people treat me the same after finding out, it just comes as a bit of a shock when I tell them (I used to be one of the biggest homophobs in my school)

If any new legislation could be put in place to protect people of the LGBT community what would that legislation entail?

It would at least recognize civil unions (I live in Wisconsin and they don't do that here) and tighten the grip on persecuting hate crimes against LGBT's


How should homophobia and transphobia be dealt with in the work place when it occurs?

Assuming that the homo/transphobia is happening amongst coworkers, address it with someone who is higher up than them who would be able to talk to them, or if your job has a psychologist on call, talk to them about it.