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4. Sexual Orientation and Inclusivity in the Caribbean Region

verfasst von : Jacqueline H. Stephenson, Natalie Persadie, Ann Marie Bissessar, Talia Esnard

Erschienen in: Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Caribbean Organisations and Society

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This chapter discusses the lack of inclusion (in Caribbean societies) of persons who identify as members of the LGBTQ community in Caribbean societies. The Caribbean is inherently homophobic, given the established expected patterns of behaviour in relation to gender groups, religious beliefs, heteronormative cultural norms and current legislation which prohibits same-sex conduct (and where lawbreakers can still be imprisoned or sentenced to capital punishment). The discrimination faced by members of this community, means that they face challenges in relation to gaining and retaining full employment and experiencing full integration in society The chapter guides readers towards the applicability existing equality/anti-discrimination laws and advances for consideration a change typology, which could potentially influence outcomes for those with a non-heterosexual orientation.

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Titel: Sexual Orientation and Inclusivity in the Caribbean Region
verfasst von: Jacqueline H. Stephenson
Natalie Persadie
Ann Marie Bissessar
Talia Esnard
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Caribbean Organisations and Society
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-47613-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-47614-4

Copyright-Jahr: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47614-4_4

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