Key Takeaways
What broader movement were the labor struggles of LGBTQ individuals linked to?
A. Women's Sufferage
B. Civil Rights Movement
C. The Gay Liberation Front
D. Labor Unions
Civil Rights Movement
What is the chapter #?
25
Who co-authored the text of "The Routledge History of Queer America" Chapter 25?
Sara Smith Silverman
What did Queer labor Activits fight for in the 20th Century...
A. Labor Union Reform
B.Anti-Discrimination Laws
C. Protection laws
D. Health insurance laws
Anti Discrimination Laws
What is something you liked about the reading compared to other readings from DOC 2?
Correct Answer - (personal opinion)
What do the writerly choices support/highlight in the text?
A. Provide insight economic advantage being queer
B. Intersection of LGBTQ rights, identity and workforce
C. LGBTQ workforce and mainstream to the public to fight for rights
B. Intersection of LGBTQ rights, identity and workforce
LGBTQ Workers had to hide their identity to avoid...
A) discrimination
B) job opportunities
C) both
discrimination
Did you actually read this text?
Personal Response (yes or no)
The author chooses to examine the history of Queer labor through the lens of ....
struggles and activism of marginalized LGBTQ workers
Which group had a significant role in labor organizing during the time period...
A) Student Activist
B)Disabled Workers
C) LGBTQ Workers
LGBTQ Workers
What other DOC Text does this compare to?
Group Discussion- Open to All
In Chapter 25 of The Routledge History of Queer America, the authors discuss the historical exclusion of LGBTQ+ workers from mainstream labor unions. Which of the following factors most contributed to this exclusion, according to the authors?
A) The labor unions' formal policies advocating against LGBTQ+ inclusion due to religious and moral objections
B) The economic pressures of the Great Depression, which led unions to prioritize white, heterosexual male workers
C) The homophobic and transphobic attitudes prevalent in early 20th-century labor movements, despite labor unions' general focus on class solidarity
D) The belief among union leaders that LGBTQ+ workers were not capable of participating in collective bargaining or organizing efforts
C) The homophobic and transphobic attitudes prevalent in early 20th-century labor movements, despite labor unions' general focus on class solidarity
LGBTQ Members were oftentimes forced to hide their identity in what type of workforce..
A) Government Jobs
B) Corporate Jobs
C)Agriculturalist Jobs
Government Jobs
In The Routledge History of Queer America, Chapter 25 on labor, the authors discuss the challenges LGBTQ+ workers faced in the 20th century. How did discrimination based on sexuality and gender identity affect their experiences in the workplace?
Because of homophobia and transphobia, many LGBTQ+ individuals had to hide their identities to avoid being fired or mistreated. This discrimination was especially prevalent in government jobs and mainstream labor markets, where being openly queer was often seen as a threat to the workplace’s “morality” or reputation.
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