Gender and Sexual Diversity Issues in Physics: The Audience Speaks

TL;DR

This paper reports on a survey of attendees at a physics conference session addressing gender and sexual diversity, and proposes actions for the physics community to improve inclusivity for LGBT+ individuals.

Contribution

It presents the first detailed survey-based insights into the perspectives of physics community members on diversity issues and offers specific recommendations for fostering inclusivity.

Findings

Audience opinions highlight the need for increased awareness and support.

Proposed actions include policy changes and community engagement strategies.

Survey results indicate a desire for more inclusive practices in physics.

Abstract

An account is presented of the special session on "Gender and Sexual Diversity Issues in Physics" which took place at the American Physical Society March Meeting 2012. The opinions of those who attended this session were solicited via an anonymous survey, the results of which are reported here. Drawing both upon ideas put forward by the speakers and audience from the meeting, a set of recommended actions is proposed for the Physics community to become more inclusive of LGBT+ people.