Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation: A Hong Kong Study

Abstract Various parties have called on Hong Kong to pass legislation proscribing sexual orientation-based employment discrimination. The government has suggested that data on discrimination should inform debate on this matter. This survey of 792 self-identified sexual orientation minorities in Hong Kong examined (1) the prevalence of sexual orientation-based discrimination, (2) risk factors associated with experiencing discrimination, and (3) the relationship between experiencing employment discrimination and psychological outcomes. Nearly one-third of respondents reported discrimination. Rates of discrimination varied by age, education, and level of sexual orientation disclosure. Reports of discrimination were associated with negative psychological outcomes. This paper discusses how these results reinforce calls for legislative action. Limitations and directions for future research are also considered

Comparison of Hate Crime Rates Across Protected and Unprotected Groups – An Update

New research based on FBI data show that gay men face higher rates of hate-motivated physical violence than lesbians, bisexuals or other federally protected groups with high rates of hate crimes.This revelation is especially troubling given prior research has shown that sexual orientation-motivated hate crimes tend to be more violent. Among the research findings, 26 in 100,000 gay men reported being victims of hate-motivated crimes against persons, compared to 10 in 100,000 lesbians, 5 in 100,000 African Americans, and 5 in 100,000 Jewish Americans.  Gay men also face the second highest risk of being victims of hate-motivated property crime (9 in 100,000 gay men).Further, reporting of such hate crimes is likely under represented since data reflect only those who report such crimes to local law enforcement, who then choose whether to report the data to the FBI.  Although prior research has suggested that lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals, Jews, and Blacks experience similar levels of overall victimization, this study is the first to demonstrate that these groups do not experience the same types of hate crimes and that when lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals are considered separately, gay men experience more hate crimes

LGBTQI Hawai‘i: A Needs Assessment of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Communities in the State of Hawai‘i, Supplement 1 – Findings by County

Acknowledgements: This survey could have never been completed without the support of the LGBTQI community, allies, and loved ones across the State. In particular, we’d like to thank: Equality Hawai‘i; Margaret Mann; Leah Funyan; Joey Savino; Cameron Miyamoto; Cathy Kapua; Peter Musser; PFLAG Kaua‘i; PFLAG Maui; PFLAG O‘ahu; Michael Golojuch; Robin Arndt; Laurie Loa; Tiare Sua; Noelle Cambeilh; Trans-Spectrum; Pride Alliance Hawai‘i; Life Foundation; Pride at Work Hawai‘i; No H8 in the 808; Honolulu Pride; GSA Hawai‘i; Hawai‘i Island Pride; Maui Pride; Social Work Hawai‘i; OutServe Hawai‘i; NASW-Hawai‘i; HPU’s OUTSpoken; C.R.E.A.T.E. One ‘Ohana Inc.; eXpression! Magazine Hawai‘i; Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival; Domestic Violence Action Center; Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women; Gay Straight Alliance at Chaminade University; University of Hawai‘i at Manoa LGBT Student Services; Planned Parenthood of Hawai‘i; Hawai‘i United for MarriageThis supplement to LGBTQI Hawai‘i: A Needs Assessment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex People in Hawai‘i, Preliminary Findings provides additional information about county needs identified by residents of the four most populated counties in Hawai‘i

Comparison of Hate Crime Rates Across Protected and Unprotected Groups – An Update

New research based on FBI data show that gay men face higher rates of hate-motivated physical violence than lesbians, bisexuals or other federally protected groups with high rates of hate crimes.This revelation is especially troubling given prior research has shown that sexual orientation-motivated hate crimes tend to be more violent. Among the research findings, 26 in 100,000 gay men reported being victims of hate-motivated crimes against persons, compared to 10 in 100,000 lesbians, 5 in 100,000 African Americans, and 5 in 100,000 Jewish Americans.  Gay men also face the second highest risk of being victims of hate-motivated property crime (9 in 100,000 gay men).Further, reporting of such hate crimes is likely under represented since data reflect only those who report such crimes to local law enforcement, who then choose whether to report the data to the FBI.  Although prior research has suggested that lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals, Jews, and Blacks experience similar levels of overall victimization, this study is the first to demonstrate that these groups do not experience the same types of hate crimes and that when lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals are considered separately, gay men experience more hate crimes

Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation: A Hong Kong Study

Various parties have called on Hong Kong to pass legislation proscribing sexual orientation-based employment discrimination. The government has suggested that data on discrimination should inform debate on this matter. This survey of 792 self-identified sexual orientation minorities in Hong Kong examined (1) the prevalence of sexual orientation-based discrimination, (2) risk factors associated with experiencing discrimination, and (3) the relationship between experiencing employment discrimination and psychological outcomes. Nearly one-third of respondents reported discrimination. Rates of discrimination varied by age, education, and level of sexual orientation disclosure. Reports of discrimination were associated with negative psychological outcomes. This paper discusses how these results reinforce calls for legislative action. Limitations and directions for future research are also considered

LGBTQI Hawai‘i: A Needs Assessment of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Communities in the State of Hawai‘i, Preliminary Findings

Acknowledgements: This survey could have never been completed without the support of the LGBTQI community, allies, and loved ones across the State. In particular, we’d like to thank: Equality Hawai‘i; Margaret Mann; Leah Funyan; Joey Savino; Cameron Miyamoto; Cathy Kapua; Peter Musser; PFLAG Kaua‘i; PFLAG Maui; PFLAG O‘ahu; Michael Golojuch; Robin Arndt; Laurie Loa; Tiare Sua; Noelle Cambeilh; Trans-Spectrum; Pride Alliance Hawai‘i; Life Foundation; Pride at Work Hawai‘i; No H8 in the 808; Honolulu Pride; GSA Hawai‘i; Hawai‘i Island Pride; Maui Pride; Social Work Hawai‘i; OutServe Hawai‘i; NASW-Hawai‘i; HPU’s OUTSpoken; C.R.E.A.T.E. One ‘Ohana Inc.; eXpression! Magazine Hawai‘i; Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival; Domestic Violence Action Center; Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women; Gay Straight Alliance at Chaminade University; University of Hawai‘i at Manoa LGBT Student Services; Planned Parenthood of Hawai‘i; Hawai‘i United for MarriageAlthough the State has passed many progressive policies related to LGBTQI people, such as bias crime protections, anti-discrimination laws, and civil unions, little data is available about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex communities in Hawai‘i. This report outlines the preliminary findings of the LGBTQI Hawai‘i Needs Assessment conducted in the summer of 2013, the largest ever conducted in the State of Hawai‘i. Further reports will outline difference by county, by sex/gender identity, and by sexual orientation, but these preliminary findings provide a strong overview of the LGBTQI community in Hawai‘i