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Civil Partnership Laws in the UK and Abroad
Civil Partnership Laws in the UK and Abroad
Civil partnerships are a relatively new legal concept in the United Kingdom. This article discusses the Civil Partnership Act of 2004 and how to find further…...
Confronting Homophobia
Confronting Homophobia
Discrimination due to sexual orientation is both inappropriate and illegal, but sadly it does still occur. Confronting individuals about their thoughts and actions,…...
Discrimination and Sexual Orientation
Discrimination and Sexual Orientation
Sexual orientation, or the natural sexual attractions that an individual feels for others, has unfortunately long been a characteristic that can bring about…...
Fighting Sexism in the Community
Fighting Sexism in the Community
A community is only as strong and vibrant as its members and sexism can weaken communities by dividing it along gender lines. This article discusses how communities…...
Homophobia in the Classroom
Homophobia in the Classroom
Homophobia is the fear or hatred of homosexuality and homosexuals. This article offers advice on dealing with homophobia in the classroom....
Putting Together a GLBT Support Organisation
Putting Together a GLBT Support Organisation
Putting together a GLBT support organisation may take a lot of research, careful planning and quite a lot of energy and enthusiasm, but when your group becomes a…...
Sexism Sensitivity Training in the Workplace
Sexism Sensitivity Training in the Workplace
Sexism sensitivity training can be a great way for everyone in a given workplace to get on the same page regarding this type of discrimination. If you are considering…...
Sexual Orientation and the Law
Sexual Orientation and the Law
Sexual orientation is the sexual attraction or preference that an individual feels for members of the opposite sex, his or her own sex or both. This article explores…...
Sexuality Support Organisations in the UK
Sexuality Support Organisations in the UK
There are many sexuality support organisations which exist across the UK. These groups seek to help lesbians, gay men, bisexual individuals, members of the trans…...
Sexuality Terms Explained or Defined
Sexuality Terms Explained or Defined
Discussions of sexuality and sexual orientation can become confusing due to the variety of technical terms, jargon and acronyms that are related to such subjects. This…...
Telling Colleagues About Your Sexuality
Telling Colleagues About Your Sexuality
Telling colleagues about your sexuality is a very personal decision. There are legal protections against employment discrimination due to sexual orientation, but you…...
Understanding Sexual Orientations
Understanding Sexual Orientations
Sexual orientation is the sexual attraction or preference that an individual feels for members of the opposite sex, his or her own sex or both. This article explores…...
What is Gender Identity?
What is Gender Identity?
The term “gender identity” is not often widely used in the United Kingdom. This article offers some basic answers to frequently asked questions about gender identity…...
What is Gender Reassignment Surgery?
What is Gender Reassignment Surgery?
Gender reassignment surgery is one method by which individuals attempt to bring their external bodies in line with their internal gender identity. This surgery can…...
What is Homophobia?
What is Homophobia?
Homophobia and heterosexism still exist across the United Kingdom. This article offers some basic answers to frequently asked questions about these topics....
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