Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation: A Hong Kong Study

被引：21
作者：
Lau H. [1 ]
Stotzer R.L. [2 ]
机构：
[1] University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3380, 160 Ridge Road
[2] University of Hawaiì at Manoa, Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, Honolulu, HI 96822, 1800 East-West Road, Henke Hall
来源：
Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal | 2011年 / 23卷 / 1期
关键词：
Asia; discrimination; equality; human rights; sexuality;
D O I：
10.1007/s10672-010-9150-2
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摘要：
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. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
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