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DESCRIPTION:With more and more students identifying as LGBTQ+, universities and student accommodation providers need to ensure that they are doing all they can to protect these students, and ensuring a safe harmonious environment for all. In a 2020 study by UCAS, 7.2% of their UK domiciled applicants identified as LGBTQ+ - 2.5 times above the national average for all adults[1]. To add to this, a study by Stonewall published in 2020 showed that experiences of discrimination and a lack of support directly impacted on some LGBTQ+ students’ ability to complete their studies[2]. As a result, it is important that those providing the basic provision of housing do what they can to support this ever growing cohort.\nWith the landscape and issues constantly shifting and changing, it can be difficult or confusing for accommodation managers to know how best to support LGBTQ+ students, provide a safe and welcoming environment, and discuss problems when they do arise. This session is designed to raise awareness of the issues that many of these students face, along with clarification of terminology and recommendations for good practice.\nThis session from Unipol Training will:\n\nExplain the basics of appropriate language and terminology used by the LGBTQ+ community\nExamine the impact of homophobia and biphobia, challenge stereotypes and consider what accommodation providers can do\nLook at the growing cohort of transgender students; the difficulties they face, the legal obligations of accommodation providers and the increased attention of the media to transphobic views and the effect of this\nDiscuss ways to ensure the LGBTQ+ community feel welcome in student accommodation\n\nDelegates will leave the session with:\n\nAn understanding of the key issues, barriers and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community\nAn understanding of the impact of negative language, stereotyping and behaviours\nAn understanding of good practice in this area and how to ensure that services are inclusive and safe for all residents\n\n\n\n[1] UCAS (2021) Next Steps: What is the Experience of LGBT+ Students in Education? p.4\n\n\n[2] Stonewall (2020) Shut Out; the experiences of LGBT young people not in education, training or work, p.6\n \n\n\n\n\n
SUMMARY:Being Queer in Halls - Welcoming LGBTQ+ Students to your Accommodation
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