Çalışma Yaşamında Ayrımcılık: LGBT Bireylere Yönelik Nitel Bir Araştırma

Abstract

This study focuses on sexual orientation discrimination in the Turkish work life, which is a relatively less studied subject in Turkish literature. The study aims to determine the discriminatory behaviors against LGBT + individuals who are in active work life due to their sexual orientation if any. The study follows a qualitative research design. Based on an interview protocol, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 LGBT+ individuals using a snowball sampling method. Content analysis of the data emphasizes five distinct issues. First, it is determined that LGBT+ individuals in Turkish work life are subjected to formal discrimination in such as recruitment, dismissal processes. Findings also demonstrate that LGBT+ individuals are subject to informal discrimination through disdain, insult, etc. behaviors. Additionally, the findings of the study indicate a homophobic work environment in the Turkish context. Moreover, it is found that LGBT+ individuals use various mechanisms to cope with discriminatory behavior at the workplace, and mostly tend to conceal their sexual orientations. Finally, findings reveal that this process affects LGBT+ individuals in a negative way.

Determining The Attitudes of Nurses Towards Lesbians and Gays and The Factors Driving Their Attitudes

“…In the studies by Goçmen and Yılmaz and Acar-Erdur and Ozgunlu it was found that homosexual people are denied equal rights in the workplace and discriminated against in hiring/firing. 10,11 Sears et al, reported that 45.5% of workers were fired or not hired in the past five years because of their sexual orientation or gender identity during the COVID-19 pandemic.In the same study, many workers reported changing their appearance to hide their sexual identity to avoid discrimination and harassment. 12 One of the main areas in which LGBT individuals, who experience fear and distress in many areas of their lives because of their sexual identity, face discrimination is in health services.…”