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Research on workplace experiences The results from the e-survey <strong>and</strong> fieldwork interviews correlate with research findings in several Member States, for example Belgium, 177 Germany, 178 Sweden, 179 Slovakia, 180 Irel<strong>and</strong>, 181 Denmark, 182 Hungary, 183 Finl<strong>and</strong>. 184 . In summary, these research studies show that LGBT persons experience discrimination <strong>and</strong> homophobia in the workplace through direct <strong>and</strong> indirect discrimination (access to employment, dismissal <strong>and</strong> lack of promotion); unequal treatment in the areas of appreciation, performance pressure, advancement, training, earnings, <strong>and</strong>/or holiday; harassment in the form of demeaning or derogatory statements, name-calling or insults, use of abusive language by colleagues, mocking, ridicule, gossip or rumours; sexually explicit remarks; <strong>and</strong> social isolation. While lack of openness can render the problem of sexual orientation discrimination invisible, closeted LGBT persons also experience discrimination. Research conducted in the Slovak Republic 185 showed that although many LGB persons conceal their sexual orientation at work, more than 25 per cent experienced harassment. In Sweden a man employed by a hospital in Skåne reported his employer to the Equality Body HomO for discrimination in working life on the grounds of his sexual orientation, because after mentioning at his work that he was a homosexual, he was subjected to insinuations, disparaging comments <strong>and</strong> downright ‘mobbing’ by his colleagues for several years. Despite several appeals to his supervisor, no action was taken. HomO contacted the Swedish Municipal Workers’ Union, to which the man belonged, <strong>and</strong> the union represented him in negotiations with the employer, who admitted having failed to fulfil his obligations to take action. The complainant was awarded compensation of more than SEK 30,000 (approximately 3,000 EUR). 186 177 Social <strong>and</strong> Economic Council Fl<strong>and</strong>ers (SERV), ‘Holebi’s en de arbeidsmarkt’, SERV 2005; John Vincke, Alexis Dewaele, Wim Van den Berghe <strong>and</strong> Nele Cox, ‘Zzzip – een statistisch onderzoek met het oog op het verzamelen van basismateriaal over de doelgroep holebi’s’, Gent 2006 178 D. Frohn (2007) „Out im Office?!“ Sexuelle Identität, (Anti-)Diskriminierung und Diversity am Arbeitsplatz. Köln: Schwules Netzwerk NRW e.V. (ed.) funded by Ministry for Intergenerational Affairs, Family, Women & Integration of North Rhine-Westphalia. 179 Arbetsvillkor och utsatthet, Arbetslivsinstitutet 2003 180 P.Jójárt, M. Šípošová <strong>and</strong> A. Daučíková (2002) ‘Report on <strong>Discrimination</strong> of Lesbians, Gay men <strong>and</strong> Bisexuals in Slovakia’, Archive, Bratislava 181 The Equality Authority (2002) Implementing Equality for Lesbians, Gays <strong>and</strong> Bisexuals. Dublin 182 The survey was conducted by CATINÉT Research on behalf of Ugebrevet A4. Findings published in Ugebrevet A4, August 8, 2005 (A.F. Thøgersen, S. Kudahl). 183 J. Takács, L. Mocsonaki, <strong>and</strong> T. P. Tóth, ‘A leszbikus, meleg, biszexuális és transznemű (LMBT) emberek társadalmi kirekesztettsége Magyarországon’ (Social Exclusion of LGBT People in Hungary), Budapest: MTA SZKI 2007. A recent survey in Hungary (Takács, Mocsonaki, <strong>and</strong> Tóth 2008), show that more than one third of the LGBT respondents stated to experience discrimination <strong>and</strong> prejudice in their workplace 184 J. Lehtonen <strong>and</strong> K. Mustola eds. (2004) “Straight people don’t tell, do they…?” Negotiating the boundaries of sexuality <strong>and</strong> gender at work. Research Reports 2b/04. Ministry of Labour 185 Paula Jójárt, Marianna Šípošová <strong>and</strong> Anna Daučíková, ‘Report on <strong>Discrimination</strong> of Lesbians, Gay men <strong>and</strong> Bisexuals in Slovakia’, Archive, Bratislava 2002. 186 See www.homo.se (19.08.2008) (Decision of 6 November 2000, Dossier No. 103/99) Part II - The Social Situation 67
<strong>Homophobia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Discrimination</strong> on Grounds of Sexual Orientation <strong>and</strong> Gender Identity in the EU Member States 68 Good practice: TRACE –Transnational Cooperation for Equality 187 is the result of a collaboration between four EQUAL projects in France (Deledios), Lithuania (Open <strong>and</strong> Safe at Work), Slovenia (Partnership for Equality) <strong>and</strong> Sweden (Beneath the Surface) <strong>and</strong> aiming at combating discrimination <strong>and</strong> inequality of LGB persons in employment. Open Up Your Workplace: Challenging <strong>Homophobia</strong> <strong>and</strong> Hetero-normativity is a book consisting of experiences <strong>and</strong> practical advice gathered from TRACE, which examines how norms <strong>and</strong> prejudice operate at the workplace <strong>and</strong> how to change them. 188 The prevalence of discrimination A number of studies have been carried out with the aim of surveying the extent of discrimination against LGBT persons in the labour market. In this section surveys in France, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary <strong>and</strong> the United Kingdom indicating the prevalence of discrimination <strong>and</strong> perceived discrimination are highlighted. In France, the national opinion poll conducted by the observatory of L’Autre Cercle showed that 42 per cent of homosexuals are not visible within their company, while 16 per cent of the cases of homophobia reported in the annual report of SOS Homophobie (2007) are related to work. In Sweden, a survey 189 by the Arbetslivsinstitutet [National Institute for Working Life] showed that 30 per cent of homosexual <strong>and</strong> bisexual women said that demeaning statements of LGB persons were common at work. 190 A survey conducted on sexual orientation discrimination of lesbians <strong>and</strong> gay men in Denmark showed that 39 per cent had experienced discrimination at work because of their sexual orientation. 191 A recent analysis of 150 personal accounts of discrimination <strong>and</strong> a survey conducted by the Institute of Sociology in Hungary showed that more than one-third of the LGBT respondents experienced discrimination <strong>and</strong> prejudice at work. 192 In a survey 193 carried out by the trade union (UNISON) in the United Kingdom, 52 per cent of LGBT members said that they have been discriminated against because of their sexual orientation. 187 See http://www.atviri.lt/index.php/about_trace__transnational_cooperation/about_trace/1277 (22.10.2008) 188 See http://www.atviri.lt/index.php/about_trace__transnational_cooperation/publications/1822 (22.10.2008). 189 Arbetsvillkor och utsatthet, Arbetslivsinstitutet 2003. Stockholm. 190 Arbetsvillkor och utsatthet, Arbetslivsinstitutet 2003. Stockholm. 191 The survey was conducted by CATINÉT Research on behalf of Ugebrevet A4. Findings published in Ugebrevet A4, August 8 2005 (A.F. Thøgersen, S. Kudahl). 192 J. Takács, L. Mocsonaki, <strong>and</strong> T. P. Tóth, ‘A leszbikus, meleg, biszexuális és transznemű (LMBT) emberek társadalmi kirekesztettsége Magyarországon’ (Social Exclusion of LGBT People in Hungary), Budapest: MTA SZKI 2007. 193 Unpublished survey of UNISON LGBT members
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Foreword On December 18 2008 the UN
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Contents FOREWORD .................
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Executive Summary Background The pr
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Fear of discrimination, homophobia
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usually young men in groups. In rec
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Bullying and haras
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Asylum Although all Member States r
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Page 30 and 31: Methodology The present analysis re
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Page 72 and 73: Conclusions LGBT persons are subjec
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Page 100 and 101: Conclusions Incidents of homophobic
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sexual abuse (4 per cent) were also
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eported that they were afraid of ha
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The Labour Market There is no evide
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to to provide LGBTQ student organis
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towards gender identity are common
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Good practice: In the United Kingdo
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Elderly transgender people have bee
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Homophobia, transp
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Annex 1 Country Report Authors Coun
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Annex 2 Stakeholder E - Questionnai
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2. A minority accepts 3. Half of p
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4. Almost full recognition 5. Tota
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4. Good protection 5. High protect
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31. Please state your assessment of
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Asylum and family
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Don't know Does not apply/Not rele
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4. Somewhat high level of awareness
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76. If you have any further comment
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