WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR LGBT+ YOUTH TODAY?
If you grew up in the latter part of the 20th century, you’ll know how far the fight for LGBT+ rights has come.
These days we have better laws and protections; we see ourselves more in film, on tv, in senior positions at work; and most schools have positive attitudes towards LGBT+ inclusion.
Does this mean that today’s LGBT+ youth have an easier time?
In several key areas, LGBT+ youth suffer more in contrast to their straight counterparts:
- Sexual health
- Drug abuse
- Homelessness
- Well-being: self-harm, depression & suicide
- Coming out: Young people still struggle to come out
- Employment and careers
The British LGBT+ Youth <25 initiative aims to determine and address the issues facing LGBT+ youth in Britain today.
These days we have better laws and protections; we see ourselves more in film, on tv, in senior positions at work; and most schools have positive attitudes towards LGBT+ inclusion.
Does this mean that today’s LGBT+ youth have an easier time?
In several key areas, LGBT+ youth suffer more in contrast to their straight counterparts:
- Sexual health
- Drug abuse
- Homelessness
- Well-being: self-harm, depression & suicide
- Coming out: Young people still struggle to come out
- Employment and careers
The British LGBT+ Youth <25 initiative aims to determine and address the issues facing LGBT+ youth in Britain today.