LGBTQ Archives - We Rep STEM

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021

LGBTQ

In honour of pride month, here are some free Instagram and Twitter graphics

Have a wonderful day!

by Cheryl

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

At work LGBTQ

New report says LGBTQ+ employees are less satisfied at work than non-LGBTQ+ colleagues

While the report provides some insight into corporate inclusivity, the LGBTQ+ community isn't a monolith. Dividing the workforce into two broad categories (LGBTQ+ vs. non) provides some preliminary data, but that isn't enough information for employees (or employers) to get a clear picture of the exact discriminatory systems at play in a given organization.

by Cheryl

LGBTQ News

Yeshiva University sued over refusal to recognize LGBTQ+ student club

“Unfortunately Yeshiva University has repeatedly refused to recognize the LGBTQ student group because it is for LGBTQ students and about LGBTQ issues in its mission. This is discrimination under New York City human rights law, plain and simple.”

by Cheryl April 28, 2021April 29, 2021

LGBTQ News Briefs

460+ women, including Laverne Cox, Gloria Steinem, sign open letter in support of trans women and girls

Women's History Month drew to a close March 31, a day also marked by Transgender Day of Visibility. In honour of it, GLAAD released an open letter in collaboration with Raquel Willis pledging solidarity with trans women and girls worldwide.

by Cheryl March 31, 2021April 30, 2021

LGBTQ Technology

QueerTech to host Canada-wide, inclusive virtual job fair

The free event will be held Thursday, April 8 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. EST, using the Brella.io platform.

by Cheryl March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

LGBTQ LGBTQ History Month News Briefs

Record number of people identifying as LGBTQ+ in new Gallup poll

Generation Z adults or those aged 18 to 23 are driving the increase in LGBTQ+ representation.

by Cheryl February 25, 2021April 30, 2021

LGBTQ LGBTQ History Month

New report examines workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees in the UK

"Our research suggests that many LGB+ and Trans workers don’t feel safe to express themselves and be accepted at work."

by Cheryl February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

LGBTQ LGBTQ History Month

February is LGBTQ History Month in the UK: Here’s how some places are celebrating

February is a busy month for spreading love and inclusivity. In Canada and the U.S., it's Black History Month and in the UK, it's LGBTQ History Month.

by Cheryl February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

LGBTQ Technology

52 years later, IBM apologizes for firing transgender tech pioneer Lynn Conway

"Thanks to your courage, your example, and all the people who followed in your footsteps, as a society we are now in a better place."

by Cheryl December 1, 2020December 9, 2020

Health LGBTQ

The way we approach transgender and non-binary healthcare needs to change

Medical education needs to change urgently to prepare doctors to adequately care for their transgender and non-binary patients.

by The Conversation November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

LGBTQ LGBTQ History Month

Supporting trans people: 3 simple things teachers and researchers can do

How can university teachers support trans students? And what can researchers do to respect trans colleagues? We can start with three simple steps.

by The Conversation November 20, 2020February 2, 2021

LGBTQ

Bias, lack of support contributing to a sexual orientation gap in STEM: Study

The sexual orientation gap for men was three times greater than the gap between white and Black men but smaller than the gender gap, which sits at 21 per cent.

by Cheryl November 19, 2020November 19, 2020