Rebecca Reynolds has been awarded $1.3 million in compensation for over two decades of harassment and discrimination within her fire department, shedding light on institutional issues.
Reynolds described how a colleague dismissed her sexuality, saying, 'You're only a lesbian because you haven't slept with the right man', highlighting the pervasive harassment she faced.
Her settlement is seen as a significant acknowledgment of the severe abuse endured by LGBTQ+ individuals in male-dominated professions, particularly within fire services.
The Home Affairs Select Committee's report criticized the fire service in England as 'institutionally misogynistic, racist and homophobic', reflecting broader challenges that need addressing in the industry.
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