Is Engineering a Homophobic Profession for Queer Engineers?

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The discussion centers on the perception of homophobia within the engineering profession. Participants express concerns about the negative portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals in engineering, questioning whether the field is inherently homophobic or more tolerant than perceived. The consensus indicates that while individual attitudes vary, the profession itself is not uniformly anti-gay. The conversation highlights the need for greater inclusivity and understanding within engineering communities.

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  • Familiarity with workplace diversity and inclusion practices
  • Knowledge of engineering as a profession and its cultural dynamics
  • Awareness of social attitudes towards sexual orientation in various industries
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  • Investigate the impact of workplace culture on employee well-being and performance
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This discussion is beneficial for LGBTQ+ engineers, diversity and inclusion advocates, human resource professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the cultural dynamics of the engineering profession.

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Hi,
I have concerns on if engineering is as a profession homophobic.
I have read a variety of things on engineering which have convinced me that I like engineering however I read many things on the subject of gays in engineering and they were either not clear or all together negative.
So is engineering anti-gay and homophobic ? or is it more tolerent than I thought?
Thanks
 
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Engineers are human, some are tolerant some are not.

How ever I am totally intolerent of threads such as this one.
 

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