Fighting against LGBTQIA+ phobia in the workplace - Jamal Ouazzani
Fighting against LGBTQIA+ phobia in the workplace
LGBTQIA+ terminology Intersectionality Workplace inclusivity Allyship
Jamal Ouazzani
Following an international career in advertising, Jamal Ouazzani is now a consultant and speaker on diversity and inclusion issues, with an intersectional approach. He is the voice of the Jins podcast, the first podcast on sexualities, gender, love and the body in Arab and/or Muslim contexts. Jamal is also a filmmaker and screenwriter.
We are all aware that being different is a source of wealth, and that diversity leads to better performance in companies. However, according to the latest studies, anti-LGBTQI+ violence in France has doubled in the past five years. 3 out of 10 people declare having experienced at least one anti-LGBTQIA+ aggression in their workplace. Only 34% of cis heterosexuals report having heard anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs and taunts. In contrast, when LGBTQIA+ people were asked the question, 55% of them had. That is more than a 21-point difference. This shows the difference in sensitivity and perception to offensive comments.
So, how do you deal with it as a non-queer person? And how to deal with it as an affected person? How can we make the intersection of our identities a strength and a performance driver for the company?
This conference will raise awareness on homophobic prejudice and discrimination in the workplace, from an intersectional perspective. It is structured around the following themes:
Deconstructing homophobic and transphobic mechanisms in the workplace
Becoming a better ally
Creating a safe space for LGBTQIA+ people
Background on the origin of intersectionality
The dual penalty: being BIPOC and being queer
At the intersection of discriminations : the inclusion solution
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