Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
Language, Literacy and Culture
First Reader/Committee Chair
Loveland, Emily
Abstract
Heteronormative values of conformity to the norms of the majority group in society have fostered a workplace environment where discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals can occur easily and frequently. Members of this group often report feeling unsafe in the workplace and unable to express themselves. This unease creates a workplace that overlooks these individuals and permits discrimination to occur. Members of this vulnerable group are at high risk of experiencing mental health challenges because of the adversity that they face in their daily lives, with the workplace contributing to this issue. Qualitative interviews will be utilized for this research to gain insight into how LGBTQIA+ individuals are handling discriminatory events in the workplace and how that is contributing to their mental health. This research will demonstrate how LGBTQIA+ individuals navigate through various systems, which will allow future social workers to have a better concept of how to serve this population.
Recommended Citation
Ruiz, Kristian C., "HOW DOES DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKFORCE AFFECT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS?" (2025). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 2179.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/2179