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Reader poll reveals nearly half of LGB architects experience discrimination
Almost half of all gay, lesbian and bisexual (LGB) architects have heard homophobic comments in the workplace over the last year, and one in five has directly experienced offensive or inappropriate comments relating to their sexual orientation.
The figures emerged from the AJ's first-ever survey of gay men and women architects, which was completed by more than 300 respondents. The survey also showed that, while almost three quarters of gay men and women feel comfortable being open about their sexuality in practice, this falls to 41 per cent at external...