Hello all,
While going through the Diversity Blogs, I came across this article Towards an Inclusive INFORMS: Representation and Distinctive Support Needs of LGBTQIA+ Members
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| Towards an Inclusive INFORMS: Representation and Distinctive Support Needs of LGBTQIA+ Members |
| By Alison Murphy (they/them) and Dwaipayan Roy (he/him) There are several challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in academia that are different from those faced by other underrepresented groups. These include an increased likelihood of encountering negative events at academic conferences due to their gender identity or sexual orientation, experiencing adverse mental health issues due to being in uncomfortable work spaces, and managing unconscious bias from academic peers and superiors (Finlay-Jones et al. |
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The article discusses the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in academia, highlighting their increased likelihood of encountering negative events at academic conferences, experiencing adverse mental health issues due to uncomfortable workspaces, and managing unconscious bias from academic peers and superiors. As a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand that emotion, another part of this unusual feeling is the lack of representation in spaces. The articles highlights the importance of addressing these unique challenges and fostering an inclusive environment within academic and professional communities.
How do you try to incorporate ways to include LGBTQIA+ in your workspaces? I would love to hear your take on this and this might help others reading this post as well.
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Maanvee Mehrotra
UC Davis Graduate School of Management
Sacramento CA
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