ELLIS, S. J. (2008). Diversity and inclusivity at university: a survey of the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) students in the UK. Higher Education, 57 (6), 723-739.
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Abstract
The extent to which UK universities are ‘gay friendly’ has received some attention in the press. Whilst there are a number of published studies exploring campus climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) students and/or staff, these are primarily localised studies undertaken in State Universities and Baccalaureate Colleges in the US. The present study is a nationwide UK study of campus climate, based on survey data collected from a sample of 291 LGBT students from 42 universities across the UK. The findings show that despite the increased implementation of an equality agenda (e.g. equal access; widening participation) in UK Higher Education, homophobia on campus is still a significant problem and therefore universities are not perceived nor experienced by LGBT students as ‘safe spaces’ in which to be open about sexual orientation/gender identity. The implications of the findings for university policy and practice in relation to LGBT (and indeed all) students is also explored.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | Published in Higher Education journal [online], September 2008 by Springer Netherlands: http://www.springerlink.com. |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | diversity and equal opportunities, inclusivity, higher education, homophobia, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans students |
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: | Psychology Research Group |
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-008-9172-y |
Page Range: | 723-739 |
Depositing User: | Ann Betterton |
Date Deposited: | 30 Jan 2009 |
Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2021 13:31 |
URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/117 |
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