Discrimination and exclusion still a fact of life for LGBT+ scientists in UK
Survey reveals worrying levels of marginalisation but 70% of respondents think workplaces are improving
A new survey has revealed that hostile workplaces and discrimination are making LGBT+ scientists in the UK contemplate leaving their jobs. 28% of LGBT+ respondents considered quitting in the past year, and one in five trans scientists considers it often. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Institute of Physics and Royal Astronomical Society survey – Exploring the workplace for LGBT+ physical scientists – found that 16% of respondents have experienced exclusionary behaviour in the past year. As many as 30% have witnessed such behaviour.