GaYme Changers in Slovakia : The Slovak LGBT+ Community and Their Allies: a Challenging Climate, a Murderous Attack and Some Progress in Companies and Civil Society / Jens Schadendorf.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schadendorf, Jens, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diversity in the workplace.

Econometrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (84 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : LID Publishing, [2023]

Summary:

GLOBAL LGBT+ EQUALITY - SLOVAKIA'S STORY In his groundbreaking book GaYme Changer: How the LGBT+ community and their allies are changing the global community, Jens Schadendorf described a revolution: in less than a decade, gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and queer people in the West and some other parts of the world broke free from their long history of marginalization, stigmatization, and criminalization to become the ultimate champions of creativity, diversity, and innovation. Now, in this shorter work, Schadendorf looks at Slovakia, where LGBT+ people and their supporters face political and religious attitudes that can fuel hate speech, discrimination, and even, recently, murderous violence. But there is also hope, with campaigning organizations, individuals, and companies bravely leading the way. Even in the face of hostility, what applies elsewhere in the world applies here too: letting LGBT+ people develop into dynamic forces is a benefit to both business and society. It is economically right, and it is socially and ethically the right thing to do. "...GaYme Changer is a must-read in these times of growing uncertainty and polarization. I am thrilled that in GaYme Changers in Slovakia, we can now read new, comprehensive, and insightful backgrounds and stories on my country."Matej Ftá?nik, Co-Founder and CEO, Vacuumlabs, Bratislava Praise for GaYme Changer "The LGBT+ community has made great strides in the global business arena in recent years ... Yet, this progress is not universal. The world needs more GaYme Changers. This book is an inspirational call-to-action to make this happen."Sander van 't Noordende, CEO, Randstad "... a must-read for anyone seeking to drive and establish positive change."Natalia Oropeza, Chief Diversity Officer, Siemens "Global developments and new role models,

corporate social responsibility, and the economic benefits of LGBT+ diversity and inclusion - all in one ... a must-read!"Professor Christoph Lu?tge, Chair of Business Ethics, Technical University of Munich "... Jens Schadendorf's book is an insightful and compelling read - essential for every leader and those driving inclusion at all levels."Antonio Zappulla, CEO, Thomson Reuters Foundation, London.

Contents:

Cover

Back cover

Title

Contents

Introduction

Fierce headwinds

A brutal murder in Bratislava

A missed opportunity

European support

Diversity Pro’s anniversary

The President’s visit

Impetus from Košice

Entrepreneurship, media power, and major voices

The coming out of a TV journalist

Active allies

Money matters

A festival for the country, a campaign, and a petition

A role model in the business arena

Practical support – and visible CEOs

A personal journey and a variety of engagements

A global giant’s local work: internally and externally, step by step

Postscript: a new corporate initiative

Acknowledgements

The author

Glossary of terms and abbreviations

Endnotes

Index

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Includes index.

ISBN:

9781915951229

1915951224

OCLC:

1434178231