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Background:
Visibility of the wider gay community is now becoming commonplace, for example, the Stonewall campaign of posters appearing across the country with the following message "some people are gay - get over it". When you consider how history has kept the lives of gay people silent by complete lack of visibility, this type of poster and the message it portrays is a clear indication of how far society has moved on. However, for some people and especially in the working environment, telling people about your sexual orientation can still present a number of challenges for the individual concerned. This may include people treating you differently as a result of finding out that information and that treatment being detrimental to the environment in which you work.
Legislation now provides better protection to lesbian, gay and bisexual workers throughout the entire employment relationship - from recruitment to dismissal. The legislation on sexual orientation discrimination also applies to terms and conditions, pay, promotions, transfers, training and education. In addition, using or disposing of premises, exercising public functions and the provision of goods, facilities and services have been incorporated within the remit of these directives.
Overview:
A stimulating and challenging course that explores the issue of sexual orientation, providing an opportunity to demystify the stereotypical perspective often given around lesbian/gay and bisexual people.
This course provides staff with the opportunity to explore and develop positive and non-judgmental attitudes towards sexual orientation within the workplace.
Aims:
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To increase the awareness and understanding of the term sexual orientation
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To appreciate how sexual orientation differs from sexuality
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To identify and recognise the legal protection now offered around sexual orientation
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To understand how social and organisational culture can inhibit individual behaviour
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To ensure the workplace is a safe place for all, regardless of their sexual orientation
Programme Duration:
This 1 day programme is prepared and presented in-house exclusively for your organisation at a time and location that suits you. This programme requires a minimum of 8 delegates.
Programme Delegates:
All Staff with particular emphasis on those who have management responsibility.
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