LGBT Discrimination in the Labour Market and the Workplace in the Czech Republic

Nataliia Palchei

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

Discrimination it is a devaluation of human rights. People are experiencing different forms of discrimination in everyday life, sometimes it is difficult to recognize or prove. Therefore, the author of this Bachelor Thesis is describing what discrimination is, how it can be classified in accordance with its numerous kinds and manifestations, as well as the LGBT movement. The author is observing what can cause the discrimination at workplace towards sexual orientation minorities, at what can be done to stop discrimination and protect rights of LGBT individuals. The worldwide movement in support of those who experience homosexual orientation and gender identity disorder is growing; liberal nations are legalizing a new kind of union called same-sex marriages; existing laws are being changed to outlaw discrimination based on orientation and gender identity; and same-sex marriages are becoming more and more common. The practical research is presented in form of interpersonal interview. The author observe nowadays issues of LGBT representatives at the workplace and society. Investigating how otherness is created in the workplace, thoughts on the stigmatization and subsequent discrimination of LGBT individuals by homosexuals and heterosexuals. Purposed solutions to these issues in the thesis, are based on the reviewed scientific literature and interpersonal interviews.

Keywords

Discrimination, LGBT community, European Union, Workplace, Labour Market, Law, Society, Sexual orientation

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 19. 3. 2023

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 17. 5. 2023
• Supervisor: Daniel Rosenhaft Swain, Ph.D. MA
• Reader: Geoffrey Dierckxsens, Bc., externi

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Bachelor programme:
Business Administration