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Discussion 1

Research Discussion

Use the Library to locate a peer-reviewed journal article that focuses on an issue or concern that members of the GLBT population face in the workplace. After reading the article, report on it in this discussion. Please use research that is within the last five years.

Include the numbered headings below in your post.

Summarize the important points of the peer-reviewed article.

What was the focus?

How did the author approach the issue (literature review, research, interviews, et cetera)?

What were the results?

Describe how you could apply the information you learned in the article to your current or future work situation.

Is there an advocacy, communication approach, or other alternative method that could be implemented to address the issue or concern mentioned?

Explain how you could use this information in any or all of the following four ways: educating others, advocacy, supervision, or program development.

Cite and reference your text and the peer-reviewed journal article in your initial post. Use the links in the Resources to help you.

Include the journal article's persistent link. Use the links in the Resources to help you.

Discussion 2

Sexual Orientation and Identity in the Workplace

In your initial post, answer the following questions:

How should managers handle a situation in which disparaging remarks are made to a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender coworker?

How can managers most effectively help all employees to feel comfortable, included, and safe at work?

Response Guidelines

Read the initial post and responses of the other learners. Comment on one of them for this discussion question. APA-formatted references may be included, but are not required on the responses. All responses are to be a minimum of 100 words.