LGBTQ+ Work Lives
LGBTQ+ Work Lives
Monday, 7 July 2025: 15:00-16:45
Location: FSE003 (Faculty of Education Sciences (FSE))
RC32 Women, Gender and Society (host committee) Language: English and Spanish
There has been an increase in the number of people who identify as LGBTQ+ around the world. In the US, the percentage of those identifying as LGBTQ+ doubled in the last 10 years from 3.6% in 2013 to 7.6% in 2023 (Jones, 2024). A recent survey of 30 countries conducted by Ipsos (2023) shows an average of 9%, though this varies widely across countries from 4% in Peru to 15% in Brazil. Not surprisingly, LGBT+ visibility has increased, with 47% of people saying they have a relative, friend, or work colleague who is gay or lesbian, an increase of 5% from only two years prior.
This regular session invites submissions that focus on LGBTQ+ lives around the world. This may involve case studies from one country or comparative research across multiple countries. The following list includes some, but not all, possibilities:
- Coming out narratives
- Mental health
- Education and work experiences
- Sex and relationships
- LGBTQ+ older adults
This theme is broadly conceived so we are open to other topics related to LGBTQ+ lives.
Session Organizer:
Oral Presentations