LGBT Issues Research Articles

“I Was Sad But Now I Am Gay”: Examining an English-Medium Thai Newspaper Narratives on LGBT Issues

“I Was Sad But Now I Am Gay”: Examining an English-Medium Thai Newspaper Narratives on LGBT Issues

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning People and Human Resource Development: An Examination of Recent Literature 2010-2020

Topics in human resource development (HRD) related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-or-questioning (LGBTQ+) issues have been the subject of research for several decades now. In 2012, Author et al. published results from a systematic review of literature on LGBT people and HRD. They found increases in the amount and variety of articles published on the topic since research began to be published in the mid-1990s. The purpose of this review of literature was to continue where the 2012 article left off and examine both the quantity and type of articles published on LGBT issues in HRD since 2009 and the LGBT-related topics addressed in these articles. Conducting a systematic review of the literature to mirror the method used in the 2012 article, this review of literature compared articles written between 2010 and 2020 with those written before 2010 and discussed Author et al.’s (2012) review. Examined together, the result is a comprehensive history of articles on these topics, published in HRD-focused publications, from the time the very first articles were published through 2020. Articles published on LGBTQ + issues in HRD have evolved in terms of content, and that evolution aligns with the progress made on LGBTQ + rights in general. Articles published in the 1990s and 2000s, for example, focused more on identity issues and coming out processes in the workplace, whereas more recent articles examine career development for LGBTQ + people, workplace diversity, inclusion, support, benefits, and workplace climate. However, despite gains made in LGBTQ + rights in the workplace, the authors noted a decrease in the number of articles published in the 2010-2020 time period, and there were significantly more conceptual pieces and fewer empirical studies. This review concludes with recommendations for future researchers and practitioners in HRD.

Parental attitudes towards sexual orientation and gender diversity: challenging LGBT discrimination in Australian schools.

As Australia considers legislative reform regarding the rights of religious schools to discriminate against LGBT students and staff, claims are often made that religious parents or those enrolling children in religious schools do not affirm diversity of sexuality or gender. Using a national dataset of parents (n = 2418), attitudes towards sexual orientation, gender diversity, homophobia and transphobia were examined. Across all religiosities, school sectors and attitudinal statements, significant majorities of parents reported positive attitudes (62.7%-93.5%). Only small minorities expressly reported negative attitudes (1.6%-20.2%). Pairwise religiosity comparisons between parents with children only at a secular school, versus any religious school, revealed few differences. Amongst Catholic parents, those with children at Catholic schools and those with children only at secular schools, held similar attitudes towards LGBT issues and a majority held favourable attitudes, suggesting most Catholic parents who enrol their children in Catholic schools do so despite or in ignorance of Catholic doctrine. Findings suggest a significant majority of parents sending children to religious schools hold supportive attitudes towards diverse sexual orientations, gender diversity, and actions to address homophobia and transphobia. This empirical evidence contradicts religious schools' calls for the rights to discriminate against LGBT persons based on parental values and attitudes.

Using Paradata for Imputation of Missing Values in Sociological Survey Data: Results of Statistical Modeling (Case of Croatia and Slovakia)

Missing values are a common issue in quantitative social researches. One of the ways to handle missing data is by data imputation. This article outlines the challenges of traditional data imputation methods, which often introduce biases, and presents an advanced approach that features integration of paradata—auxiliary information collected during surveys—into the imputation process, using the European Social Survey (ESS) as its dataset. It is proposed that the usage of paradata could enhance predictive models used for imputation. It discusses the practical applications of data imputation, particularly through the lens of sensitive topics such as LGBT issues in socially conservative countries, where missingness could be heavily skewed due to social inacceptability of certain answers. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach towards imputation, the research employs the approach of using the 'ideal dataset', which is a subset of the original dataset with no missing vales, and then introduces artificial missing values that are not MCAR (Missing Completely at Random) to simulate the real case of missing data. Having artificial missingness allows for evaluation of the imputation procedure by comparing it with the original dataset. The study uses a novel approach towards creation of realistic missing data patterns through clustering based on response patterns. The research uses advanced statistical methods to handle missing data, and incorporates paradata from the survey process to improve the accuracy of predictive models. By comparing statistical metrics such as RMSE, MAE, and R-squared, the article evaluates the effectiveness of these methods in mimicking the original dataset's variability.

One foreign force, two nationalisms: How Chinese nationalism resists external LGBT human rights pressure

International pressure on human rights can mobilize domestic social and political change but can also be manipulated and resisted, which necessitates exploring the problems and mechanisms within human rights discourses. Focusing on Chinese LGBT issues and examining Chinese sexual nationalist discourses, this study investigates how Chinese nationalism is employed to resist international LGBT rights pressure. It reveals that, although external entities have pressured LGBT rights through naming, shaming, and even direct advocacy, these external pressures face two dilemmas rooted in the principles of particularism and noninterference. These dilemmas have become significant points of contention for the Chinese state and nationalists, who respond to external LGBT rights pressure by emphasizing discourses of authenticity and security. Specifically, Chinese nationalist discourse leverages the principle of particularism to emphasize its distinctive sexual traditions and values, while employing the principle of noninterference to manipulate external LGBT rights pressure as originating from hostile foreign forces. Notably, Chinese nationalism is not a monolithic ideology; instead, it encompasses two contrasting forms of sexual nationalism—namely, macho nationalism and homonationalism. Despite differences in defining authentic Chinese sexual traditions, both forms of nationalism converge in perceiving external LGBT support as foreign forces.

Innovating for Inclusion: Theoretical and Empirical Advancements on LGBT Issues in Organizations

Innovating for Inclusion: Theoretical and Empirical Advancements on LGBT Issues in Organizations

The Crosswise Model for Surveys on Sensitive Topics: A General Framework for Item Selection and Statistical Analysis

When surveys contain direct questions about sensitive topics, participants may not provide their true answers. Indirect question techniques incentivize truthful answers by concealing participants’ responses in various ways. The Crosswise Model aims to do this by pairing a sensitive target item with a non-sensitive baseline item, and only asking participants to indicate whether their responses to the two items are the same or different. Selection of the baseline item is crucial to guarantee participants’ perceived and actual privacy and to enable reliable estimates of the sensitive trait. This research makes the following contributions. First, it describes an integrated methodology to select the baseline item, based on conceptual and statistical considerations. The resulting methodology distinguishes four statistical models. Second, it proposes novel Bayesian estimation methods to implement these models. Third, it shows that the new models introduced here improve efficiency over common applications of the Crosswise Model and may relax the required statistical assumptions. These three contributions facilitate applying the methodology in a variety of settings. An empirical application on attitudes toward LGBT issues shows the potential of the Crosswise Model. An interactive app, Python and MATLAB codes support broader adoption of the model.

Understanding and Promoting Mental Health of High School Students: An Lgbt Perspective in an Educational Environment

This activity aims to explore and understand the mental health of high school students with a focus on the LGBT perspective in the educational environment of SMA 2 Adabiah Padang. The research method involves lectures and discussions followed by a question and answer session. Evaluation results demonstrate an improvement in participants' understanding post-counseling, indicating the success of this method in enhancing awareness of LGBT issues and adolescent mental health. This intervention significantly contributes to enhancing understanding and support for adolescent mental health in the educational setting

Covert allyship: Implementing LGBT policies in an adversarial context

AbstractThis study introduces the concept of covert allyship as a strategy for tacitly supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) inclusion in adversarial contexts. Drawing on a qualitative case study of 12 Western multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world, the article sheds light on how allyship for LGBT issues is undertaken covertly as allies seek to transcend tensions arising between headquarters publicly advocating for LGBT rights and their subsidiaries. The findings evaluate both barriers to MNE subsidiaries implementing LGBT‐supportive policies and facilitating mechanisms for covert forms of institutional allyship. Finally, the article provides recommendations for how MNEs can adopt practices that build subtle yet effective LGBT‐supportive approaches in contexts that require sensitivity to local cultures and legislation.

How Populism Affects Bioethics.

This article aims at raising awareness about the intersection of populism and bioethics. It argues that illiberal forms of populism may have negative consequences on the evolution of bioethics as a discipline and on its practical objectives. It identifies at least seven potential negative effects: (1) The rise of populist leaders fosters "epistemological populism," devaluing the expert and scientific perspectives on which bioethics is usually based, potentially steering policies away from evidence-based foundations. (2) The impact of "moral populism" is evident in legislative prioritization of the "morality of common people," often solicited through popular consultations on issues like abortion, drug legalization, or LGBT issues. (3)Populist distrust in autonomous governmental agencies and advisory bodies, including national bioethics commissions, can compromise expert advice, challenging both their authority and decisions. (4) Populists may erode transparency by undermining institutions responsible for it, hindering access to vital information for bioethical research. (5)"Medical populism" creates adversarial dynamics, prompting politicians to make simplistic healthcare policy decisions based on political rather than informed criteria, adversely affecting vulnerable populations. (6)Radical-right populist parties' "welfare chauvinism" may shape healthcare policies, impacting service access and resource allocation, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups such as migrants, but indirectly affecting the rest of the population. (7)Nationalist sentiments associated with populism may obstruct international collaborations, posing challenges for global bioethics that seeks to address ethical concerns beyond national borders. In summary, these dynamics raise significant bioethical concerns encompassing evidence-based decision-making, transparency, healthcare equity, and global collaboration. How bioethicists may respond to these challenges is discussed.

Muslims Acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Indonesia

This article aims to explore netizen criticism of the existence of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Indonesia. LGBT activists have utilised social media to convey messages of equality, leading to pros and cons in Indonesian society. The urgency of this research is to understand how Muslims accept LGBT issues in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative method with a media analysis approach. The data collected by the author were 10,000 Twitter tweets of netizens regarding LGBT issues in Indonesia, and then this data was re-analysed by drawing actor networks on Gephi software. The results show that the Qur'an gives a description of the people of Prophet Luth who committed homosexual acts and were labelled as people who behaved stupidly. Then, in another verse, LGBT can damage conventional marriage bonds to harm social morals. Then, MUI firmly rejects LGBT through Fatwa No. 57 Year 2014, which generally aims to maintain moral values prevailing in society. Through analysis using Netlytic, there are several dominant actors—the focus of actor discussions is political and social discussions. LGBT is still not recognised by society and the state because this kind of deviant behaviour is not a freedom that can be openly accepted.

Who wants to say ‘Gay?’ Public opinion about LGBT issues in the curriculum

Public schools are currently a source of major political conflict, specifically with regard to topics related to LGBT representation in the curriculum. We report on a large nationally representative survey of American households focusing on their views on what LGBT topics are and should be taught, and what LGBT-themed books should be assigned and available. We report results overall and broken down by demographic, partisan, and geographic variables. We find that Americans report that they largely do not know what topics are being taught in schools, but they do not think LGBT topics are being taught to elementary children. There is widespread opposition to teaching about LGBT topics in elementary school, with more mixed support in high school. Voters are much more opposed to LGBT-themed books being assigned to students than simply made available to them (e.g. in libraries). There are very large splits in attitudes toward LGBT topics in schools, especially along political and religious lines and across states and counties based on partisan lean. We discuss implications of these findings for education policy and urge greater understanding of Americans’ views about ‘controversial’ topics in the curriculum.

Konsep Al-Tazkiyyah dan Konstelasi Pendidikan Karakter untuk Mencegah Kasus LGBT di Indonesia dalam Perspektif Maqasidi Qur’ani

This research aims to describe Tazkiyyah as a character education concept for students regarding LGBT cases. This research is qualitative with a library research type and uses a Maqasidi Qur'ani perspective. The research data is the tazkiyyah character education concept with data sources from reference books, e-journals, and lecture materials on language policy and politics. Data collection techniques are carried out using documentation, while data analysis is carried out using content analysis. The research results state: First, there is a debate regarding tazkiyyah in language and the Qur'an. Second, examples of character education educational materials related to LGBT issues are explained systematically. Third, the existence of students' characters related to LGBT is the result of the Tazkiyyah concept.

From Upstream to Downstream: Islam and the State Preventing LGBT

The state has a constitution and Islam has a sharia that aims to regulate human life so that it runs well and does not violate the eastern norms and values adopted by Indonesian society. This article aims to examine the extent of the state's efforts through the Constitution and Islam through sharia to prevent someone from becoming LGBT. This research is a literature review with the type of normative research that uses the statute approach and phenomenological approach. Based on the analysis, the state and Islam have tried to prevent LGBT early on. The Constitution and Sharia regulate that the family is formed on a good and solid foundation in the face of LGBT issues. However, due to the lack of firmness of the Constitution, LGBT perpetrators still find loopholes to exist and change their appearance to better match the gender they want. At the end of the stage, to legalize the gender transition and be recognized by the state, they apply for a change of identity on the Indonesia Identity card through the Court. The constitution that regulates this change is also considered not firm, all returned to the judgment and decision of the judge to accept or reject their application.

The Role of Christian Family Education in Anticipating Sexual Deviations in Society

The purpose of this research was to provide an explanation of the first things to discover and explain the issue of sexual deviation as part of a Bible study. Second, to find and explain the factors that cause sexual deviation in society even though Allah only created men and women. This research is motivated by the author's concern with a phenomenon that exists in society, namely LGBT issues as something that is trending. Using qualitative methods in the form of interviews and literature studies, it was found that the family is the main person responsible for anticipating deviant sexual behavior in children. Parents are role models in spirituality who must instill the fear of God in their children, so that children find the correct self-image as God's creation, namely boys and girls. Families also need to provide proper education and encourage children to become future generations who make achievements and are proud of being children. The Bible must be the basic reference for spiritual education in the family. Keywords: family education, sexual deviation.

Scapegoating queers: Pink-blocking as state strategy

Malaysia’s ‘democratic transition’ in May 2018, when a challenger coalition ousted the long-dominant incumbent coalition, raised hopes of a new political climate, more respectful of civil liberties. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Malaysians shared that sentiment; a growing number had even protested openly for political liberalization as part of an umbrella movement for electoral reform. Within months of the election, several higher profile incidents peppered a series of attacks on queer spaces and both state-sponsored and private harassment of LGBT Malaysians – even as Malaysia ticked upwards in global metrics of ‘democracy’. Attention to LGBT peoples and issues remain at an all-time high in Malaysia, driven far less by queer activism than anti-LGBT agitation, in line with a government-led, base-ingratiating ‘pink-blocking’ agenda, rooted in both ‘Asian values’ and religious discourse. Here as elsewhere, queer identities and acts offer a handy diversion and scapegoat – and in Muslim-majority, increasingly Islamist Malaysia, anti-queer policies and policing affirm commitment to the presumed moral high ground of Malay-Muslim rights: pink-blocking offers a way to build coveted electoral support. In contrast, we may find recourse to ‘pink-washing’ strategies in countries lacking a similarly socially conservative, substantial base and/or competitive elections, and/or where currying favour with the west is a higher imperative.

Harmonization or Conflict? The Case of LGBT in the Interpretation of Islamic Law and Social Norms

Amidst the waves of globalization and social change, issues pertaining to sexual identity and gender orientation, particularly those involving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals, have given rise to complex discourses within the realms of religion and society. This article explores the emerging differences of opinion surrounding LGBT, notably in Indonesia, where the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) rejects LGBT as a sexual deviation contrary to the teachings of Islam, while the Liberal Islamic Network (JIL) acknowledges the diversity of human sexual preferences. Concurrently, in the Western context, the LGBT movement has spurred demands for political recognition, healthcare protection, and roles within military and parliamentary institutions. Additionally, this article highlights the role of social media in reshaping societal perceptions of LGBT and its impact on existing stigmas. Within this framework, the Islamic view towards LGBT is examined, depicting the conflict between religious perspectives and societal norms. Nonetheless, Islam also offers tolerance within the context of worship. This research employs a qualitative analysis approach to scrutinize Islamic legal interpretations and diverse societal perspectives on the LGBT issue. The aim is to investigate the harmony or conflict between the Islamic viewpoint on LGBT and prevailing societal norms. By delving deeply into the two primary pillars that shape individuals' perspectives and behaviors—namely Islamic legal interpretations and societal norms—this article seeks to provide a broader insight into the dynamics of LGBT-related debates. Through an inclusive and scientific approach, this article aspires to identify emerging points of harmony and conflict, thereby offering valuable contributions to discussions on pluralism, tolerance, and human rights within the context of religion and society.

Kritik Ulama terhadap LGBT dalam Konten Youtube Ragil Mahardika: Analisis Teori Kekuasaan Michel Foucault

This study delves into an examination of LGBT-related content on social media attributed to Ragil Mahardika, an individual of Indonesian heritage residing in Germany. Its focal point lies in analyzing the intersection between LGBT identities and religious viewpoints as manifested in Ragil’s YouTube content. Employing qualitative descriptive analysis, the research aims to illuminate the varied perspectives of religion towards LGBT individuals and reciprocally. Methodologically, the study utilizes observational and documentary data collection methods. Primary data sources consist of Ragil’s content with LGBT themes, while secondary data encompasses pertinent literature and academic works concerning LGBT issues. The analysis of this phenomenon is guided by Michel Foucault’s conceptualization of power dynamics. The findings uncover the intricate interplay of power relations, where power functions not merely as possession but as a strategic force, pervasive within societal norms and regulations, and inherently constructive. This stands in contrast to the viewpoints of certain religious traditions, particularly Islam, and its scholars. Ragil’s endeavors in content creation symbolize a form of counter-narrative exchange, challenging established ideologies and exerting influence in nontraditional manners. The study accentuates the complexity inherent in reconciling religious doctrines, such as Islamic law, with contemporary socio-cultural realities shaped by diverse expressions of identity and power dynamics.

PROBLEMATICS OF LGBT ACCORDING TO MAQASID AL-SYARIAH WITH HIFDZ NASHL

This research reviews LGBT issues which are increasingly being discussed because everything seems to be something normal. This is due to the increasing access to globalization, reaching 8,013 cases in Bogor district where LGBT marriages are taking place. Thus this study analyzes the problems related to LGBT marriage to hifdz nashl. This research also uses qualitative methods with literature review, is library research which is literature review research by collecting various sources from both primary and secondary sources and uses library research methodology in analyzing secondary legal materials in the form of reading, analyzing, and collecting data from library research The results of the research are related to Islamic views which include the Qur'an and hadith as well as the consensus of the scholars who say that marriage is an act that is unlawful because of the impact of the LGBT community. In this case, the problems of LGBT marriages can have a major impact on hifdz nashl, as well as discussing how marriage in Islam should be carried out by a man and a woman and perform consent qobul between the man and the marriage guardian with two witnesses. So, when a man marries a man or vice versa it will be equated with adultery which is unlawful.

Religious liberties or reading rainbows? The partisan implications of religious liberties frames in education attitudes

AbstractObjectiveMany state legislatures have moved to restrict LGBT students’ rights, and the Supreme Court has veered toward greater protection of religious free exercise protection over LGBT nondiscrimination policies. Some studies have found that rights framings are associated with heightened affective and attitudinal polarization, while others have argued that rights framings lead to greater tolerance. Do religious liberties frames affect policy attitudes or group affect? And are some groups’ use of religious liberties frames more persuasive?MethodsWe utilize data from a survey that experimentally varies candidate statements on inclusion of LGBT issues in schools using a religious liberties frame and by the group asserting religious liberties. We use the experiment to document the extent to which religious liberties framings shift support for restriction of LGBT rights in schools and affect toward religious and LGBT Americans.ResultsOur analysis suggests there are few direct effects, but that responses to religious liberties frames reflect debates within the parties about morality, social group conflict, and civic nationalism.ConclusionOur results add to the growing literature on religious liberty, and we argue that there is a need to understand why religious liberties frames produce effects in some circumstances but not in others.