It's LGBTQ+ history month. Myself, & other LGBTQ+ folk in STEM, work to improve inclusivity. But why is this needed? The recent dismantling of inclusion initiatives, & the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ governments, it's important to reflect on why we do this 🏳️‍🌈👇🧵 #LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTinSTEM #LGBTQinSTEM - ThreadSky

kelpiesi.bsky.social • 23 days ago

It's LGBTQ+ history month. Myself, & other LGBTQ+ folk in STEM, work to improve inclusivity. But why is this needed?

The recent dismantling of inclusion initiatives, & the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ governments, it's important to reflect on why we do this 🏳️‍🌈👇🧵
#LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTinSTEM #LGBTQinSTEM

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kelpiesi.bsky.social•23 days ago

Research shows that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to suffer from discrimination in the workplace than non-LGBTQ+ colleagues.

This in turn impacts mental-health & well-being, as well as work performance, engagement & retainment.

Research also shows that colleagues can help.

Let's go deeper:

kelpiesi.bsky.social•23 days ago

Just focusing on STEM fields, LGBTQ+ workers are more likely to experience career limitations, harassment, professional devaluation, and leave their professions.

This devaluation was amplified for LGBTQ+ women & people of colour
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abe0933

kelpiesi.bsky.social•23 days ago

STEM professional cultures often promote a “depoliticization” or the bracketing of concerns perceived as social or political (like diversity and inclusion issues) away from day-to-day STEM work

But when your identity & body is politicized, this can mean people are also "bracketed off"

kelpiesi.bsky.social•23 days ago

This ignores how scientific investigations are influenced by people's own ideas & bias, leading to predominant academic cultures being uncritically considered as "normal".

kelpiesi.bsky.social•23 days ago

Those who dont conform suffer: research shows if youre cisgender, heterosexual, able-bodied, white & male you are more likely to be seen as naturally intelligent

When you're not, you're seem as an exception or you got your position via factors other than intelligence
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abo1558

kelpiesi.bsky.social•23 days ago

Beyond STEM, 40% LGBTQ+ workers report high levels of workplace conflict compared to 29% of non-LGBTQ+ colleagues

https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/reports/inclusion-perspectives-lgbt/

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