Practising Active LGBT+ Allyship
A resource for anyone looking to learn more about acting in allyship and solidarity with LGBT+ colleagues
Summary of contents
This guide is an introduction to developing good allyship practices. The Institute of Physics, Royal Astronomical Society, and Royal Society of Chemistry report Exploring the Workplace for LGBT+ Physical Scientists reveals that 28% of LGBT+ respondents, and almost half of all transgender respondents, have at some point considered leaving their workplace because of the climate or discrimination towards LGBT+ people. Effective allyship is a crucial ingredient in combatting this discrimination and creating more welcoming environments.