77% of LGBTQ+ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment, new research finds
Briefly

Our study shows 77% of LGBTQ young people have experienced workplace sexual harassment. This harassment occurred across all employment sectors, highlighting a pervasive issue.
Many LGBTQ young people were targeted for their gender or sexual diversity, with common harassment forms including sexually suggestive comments and unwelcome jokes.
Threats to use sexual violence to 'fix' young people's gender and sexuality diversity were reported by 30%, illustrating the severe consequences of workplace harassment.
Broad population studies show LGBTQ people experience sexual harassment in the workplace at disproportionately higher rates than heterosexual women, indicating a critical gap in awareness.
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