The values, needs and realities of LGBT people in Canada in 2017 by Allain Basque

THE VALUES, NEEDS AND REALITIES OF LGBT PEOPLE IN CANADA IN 2017 RESEARCH REPORT PREPARED FOR: FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTEXT AND METHODOLOGY

KEY FINDINGS

COMMENTS ON INCIDENCE RATES AND ON SOME CORRELATIONS BETWEEN AGE, GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE OF ONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND/OR GENDER IDENTITY

PERCEIVED SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE

140

FEELING OF INTEGRATION INTO THE LGBT ENVIRONMENT

175

IMPACT OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY ON PERSONAL WELLBEING AND ON CERTAIN LIFE CHOICES

197

THE LIFE REALITIES OF LGBT PEOPLE COMPARED TO HETEROSEXUAL CISGENDER INDIVIDUALS (WHEN APPLICABLE)

217

HAPPINESS, SOURCES OF ENTERTAINMENT, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

218

ROMANTIC AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

233

PROFESSIONAL LIFE AND CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOURS

255

BULLYING AND HIGH-RISK BEHAVIOURS

264

THE SOCIOCULTURAL VALUES OF THE LGBT POPULATION

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Context and methodology REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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Context Fondation Jasmin Roy commissioned CROP to conduct a study of the members of LGBT communities in Canada in order to take stock of their current realities as well as determine their specific values and needs. This project was made possible through the contributions of Québec’s Ministry of Justice under “The Fight Against Homophobia” program, of the Royal Bank of Canada, the City of Montreal, the Government of Canada, the Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Nova Scotia. The results of this research study will feed the reflections of the relevant organizations and various levels of government toward the implementation of action plans to better meet the needs of LGBT youth, promote social environments that are more positive, friendly and supportive of their difference, and pave the way to a smoother integration in the workplace. One of the overarching objectives of the survey was to identify the distinctive needs of the younger LGBT generation as well as those expressed by the various segments in this group (based on region, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural background etc.). In addition, the survey included a separate section targeting heterosexual cisgender people, a phase of the study that served two objectives: Compare some of their behaviours, values and attitudes in life to those expressed by the members of LGBT communities – results detailed in this report Measure some of their perceptions of LGBT communities – results detailed in a separate report CROP

Methodology

Data collection The data collection operations were conducted from January 23rd to June 12th, 2017. A total of 2,697 questionnaires were completed online by Canadian respondents aged 15 years old and over, distributed as follows: 1,897 LGBT people 800 heterosexual cisgender individuals The LGBT population being hard to reach via traditional survey methods, we used several sources and approaches to ensure that we had large enough sample sizes to isolate its various sub-groups and compare their results based on age and region of residence: Web and social media advertising targeting a very wide range of interests (not LGBT specific) Web panel among the general population Snowball recruitment among Fondation Jasmin Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network of LGBT partners as well as personal contacts of CROP employees; Posting of the survey on the Fondationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page Invitation sent to LGBT organizations across Canada asking them to post our survey on their websites or Facebook pages Targeted Facebook advertising to 15-17 year-old followers of LGBT organizations CROP

Methodology

Because of the various sampling methods used, it is very likely that people who are yet to “come out” –particularly among the 15-17 year-old age group– are under-represented in the sample of LGBT respondents. Also, the breakdown by region in this sample was not proportional to the actual distribution of the Canadian population: while there was a marked overrepresentation of the province of Québec, some Western Canadian provinces were considerably under-represented (British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan). However, such distortions were corrected through sample weighting (see p. 9). The following tables illustrate our sample breakdown by region according to age of respondent and LGBT group. REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

Prairies

Alberta

British Columbia

15-17 y/o

380

107

137

18-24 y/o

779

212

316

25-34 y/o

296

155

35-44 y/o

177

104

45-54 y/o

139

55+ y/o

126

TOTAL

1897

131

720

610

217

144

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Methodology

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

Prairies

Alberta

British Columbia

Homosexual

766

394

177

Bisexual

623

155

261

Pansexual

314

114

Asexual

116

Binary Trans

147

Non-binary Trans

157

Non-binary/ Genderfluid / Agender / Demigender

The questionnaire to the LGBT respondents was 40 minutes long. In order to ensure the validity of our survey results in the absence of any reliable means to control the integrity of respondent profiles across all sampling sources, no incentives were offered.

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Methodology The sample of heterosexual cisgender respondents was obtained via web panel (Asking Canadians) by selecting the respondents who identified as: “A man” or “a woman” in the question about gender identify (which included other answer choices: Trans man; Trans woman; Non-binary trans individual; other) AND “Heterosexual” in the question on sexual orientation (which also included answer choices: homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, other) The questionnaire length for the heterosexual cisgender portion of the study was of 15 minutes.

Note that in this web panel phase, all respondents who identified during data collection as “trans” or “other” in the question on gender identity, plus all those who answered “man” or “woman” but also identified as homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual or other in the question about sexual orientation were redirected to the main LGBT survey questionnaire.

Weighting of the samples The results from the heterosexual cisgender sample were weighted in order to reflect the actual distribution of the Canadian population 15+ years old, based on age, education and, for Quebec, mother tongue (source Statistics Canada).

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Methodology

In the absence of exact official figures on LGBT demographics and as we wanted to compare results between the LGBT communities and the general population, we weighted our LGBT sample on the same basis as the sample of heterosexual cisgender individuals, i.e. we replicated the distributions of age, region and education that are found in the general Canadian population 15+ years of age (source Statistics Canada). Note that given the non-probabilistic nature of these samples, no margin of error calculations can be applied.

How to read the results It is possible that the sum of the results presented for some questions does not always equal 100% since we are using rounded percentages. The results written in blue or red font indicate that differences were observed between some sample sub-groups: Numbers in BLUE indicate that the relevant sub-group obtained a significantly higher result than other sub-groups Numbers in RED indicate that the relevant sub-group obtained a significantly lower result than other sub-groups.

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Key findings REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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Key findings Overall assessment of current perceptions in the community as a whole and main generational differences ▪

A population where identities (and possibly corresponding incidence rates) vary widely when viewed through the filters of age and gender:

✓ There are proportionally more pansexual, asexual and/or transgender or non-binary individuals among LGBT youth (most notably among 15-24 year-olds)

See pages 19 to 26 for a summary of findings by sexual orientation/gender identity and by region

p.29, 31

✓ A larger proportion of women identify as bisexual, pansexual or asexual ▪

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Starting to question their gender identity and sexual orientation seems to begin earlier in life among the younger generation, resulting nowadays in a shorter coming out process (affirmation and reveal to others). Sexual orientation/gender identity is, on average, fairly well accepted within the various groups of relatives and friends, although younger people report a little more acceptance among their friends and coworkers than older generations. Still, a large proportion of respondents say they have to contend, at least occasionally, with some moments of unease in social surroundings, particularly in family settings.

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p.43

p.76, 77, 84

Key findings ▪

Overall, reactions to the coming out announcement were not as negative as expected across all social environments, but especially in the workplace. The respondents seem to generally encounter less rejection than they feared among their family and friends.

p.116 à 119

Conversely, incomprehension and a certain form of denial (trying to convince the person that came out that it’s just a phase that will pass) are as, if not more prevalent than anticipated within the family circle and among friends. Also, respondents reported more frequent reactions of worry and even sadness among family members than expected. ▪

Regardless of their age group, LGBT members seem to find in their circle of friends the greatest source of support throughout the coming out process, whether it is an issue of gender identity or of sexual orientation: ✓ First circle told by the majority

p.50, 76, 84

✓ Sphere where the level of acceptance felt by the respondent is generally higher and where they detected the least discomfort in connection with their gender identity or sexual orientation

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Having access to assertive LGBT models as well as supportive spaces where their reality is understood and accepted are the top two elements judged to be most beneficial in the self-affirmation and acceptance process.

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p.123, 124

Key findings ▪

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Also at the top of the key sources of support that are privileged by LGBT youth is the availability of a network of people who went through the same process (friends, acquaintances or organized groups) with whom they could exchange views either in person or via social media. Generally speaking, anything that could alleviate the feeling of isolation (“being alone in what they are going through”), or even of “being abnormal”, would be most welcome; an accurate media representation (TV, web) of sexual minorities would be most beneficial in this respect.

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Despite the fact that more support resources seem to be available to young people nowadays, more than half of LGBT youth still deem them insufficient.

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In general, however, the youngest LGBT groups think that efforts should be directed more toward encouraging openness to sexual diversity in society overall.

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In fact, even if the LGBT community as a whole rated Canadian society as fairly open to sexual and gender diversity, their perception of such openmindedness is not wholehearted: less than 10% think it is “totally” open (scores 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale, where 1 means “not at all open” and 10 “totally open”), while 45% view Canadian society as “not very” or “not at all” open to sexual and gender diversity (scores 1 to 6).

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p.120, 121

p.123, 120

p.128, 129

p.132, 133

p.141

Key findings ▪

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Not surprisingly, millennials are perceived as being more open to sexual/gender diversity while baby boomers and older generations are seen as particularly close-minded, as are Canadians from rural areas. Consistently with these results, the LGBT community expressed reservations about Canadian society’s willingness to encourage the integration of LGBT individuals, as a majority of respondents judge it to be “fairly inclined” vs. only 17% that feel it is “very much“ inclined to do so. There is still work to be done then, especially that the rise of certain political parties with conservative agendas in some Western countries is clearly a source of worry. While the majority of respondents say their circle of friends is fairly diverse in terms of sexual orientation/gender identity, these sexual minorities’ own feelings of integration to Canadian society align with their perception of its relative openness, with less than half of them (44%) feeling “very integrated.” In fact, only a minority say they’re “very comfortable” showing affection to a partner of the same sex in public in a non-LGBT setting. In addition, even though things seem to have improved over time in terms of support resources, the level of discrimination shows no great signs of abating: regardless of their age, more than a third of respondents report having experienced discrimination related to their sexual orientation or gender identity; the workplace (for 25+ year-olds) and school (15-17 yearolds) being the environments where discrimination most often occurred.

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p.141

p.142

p.149, 153

p.155, 156

Key findings ▪

The continued prevalence of bullying is a source of great concern: three quarters (75%) of LGBT respondents admit to having been victims of bullying, a proportion that much exceeds the number of heterosexual cisgender individuals who experienced it (45%). The school environment and public spaces are, by far, the places where LGBT members report having been most often bullied, with about six in ten respondents saying that they were bullied by someone at school and/or in a public venue. In turn, the work environment and family settings are not exempt of the phenomenon (about 3 out of 10 respondents) and, surprisingly, the LGBT community places 5th in the ranking of environments where intimidation occurred (two in ten respondents).

Still, school remains on the whole the “preserve” of bullying in its broadest sense as it markedly stands out as the place where bullying occurs most often when not specifically related to the sexual orientation or gender identity of the victim: 70% of LGBT respondents said they faced instances of intimidation not directly related to their sexual orientation or gender identity at school, and 64% of heterosexual cisgender respondents also named school as the setting where bullying occurred.

p.265

p.270

p.271

School environments are therefore a most suitable place to work on promoting tolerance and respect of diversity, but tackling the issue at its source with parallel awareness-raising in the general public would reinforce the notion of respecting other people’s differences as well as the wrongness of bullying, and trickle down naturally to the school level. CROP

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In addition, the bullying phenomenon seems to have evolved over time, but not exactly in the direction one would expect: we find the largest proportions of respondents who were victims of bullying among the younger generations (under 34 years old), but the bullying was not, on average, as directly related to their sexual orientation or gender identity as it was for the older respondents.

p.266

This may be due to the fact that, with the evolution of mentalities and societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greater openness to sexual diversity (however moderate it may be), the younger generations feel more free to express all aspects of their identity and personality than the older generations, for whom selfaffirmation and the disclosure of sexual identity or gender identity has come later in life, hence when they were no longer in school in most cases. However, by expressing themselves more freely, younger people are more often exposed to reactions of intolerance among their peers. Moreover, the fact that mentalities have progressed toward a greater acceptance of different sexual orientations and gender identities, or the fact that people are nowadays more aware that non-tolerant behaviours are proscribed, may be the reasons why bullying now targets other, more general reasons.

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Key findings ▪

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According to respondents, schools, the media and public institutions (particularly healthcare services) would have the most impact on making a difference toward a more LGBT-tolerant society.

p.162

In terms of LGBT representation in the media, we detect a clear perception of stereotyping: respondents plead for a more diverse representation of the community on all levels (age, origin, orientation, gender identity, “normal” behaviours etc.).

p.171

In fact, within the LGBT community itself, some work needs to be done to counter existing stereotypes as, according to a majority of respondents, some LGBTQ groups do tend to put labels on other LGBTQ groups. To this effect, note that the majority felt they were “rather well” (not “very well”) represented by the LGBT movement. Here again, the respondents plead for a more inclusive approach and a more diverse representation.

p.189, 180

It did not come as a surprise to find that being part of a sexual minority generally makes life a little more difficult: the majority of LGBT respondents report having experienced at one time or another some negative or depressive feelings in connection with their sexual orientation or gender identity; in addition, a larger proportion of LGBT respondents than of heterosexual cisgender individuals admit to engaging (or to having engaged) in high-risk behaviour, at least occasionally (drugs, alcohol, unprotected sex). However, only a minority of LGBT respondents think that their sexual orientation or gender identity has greatly hindered them in life: 17% believe that their life has been/will be made a lot more difficult because of it, and 2% to 7% think that it has a very negative impact on various aspects of their lives (health, finances, career, family life etc.).

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p.208, 272, 273, 198, 202

Key findings ▪

In fact, LGBT respondents display, on average, an overall level of happiness in life that matches that of the heterosexual cisgender population, with one exception: the younger LGBT groups (15-24 years old) are a little less happy than their heterosexual cisgender counterparts.

p.219, 220

This may be partly explained by the fact that a larger proportion of the young people surveyed are still in the process of figuring out their sexual orientation/gender identity, and also by the fact that more people among the younger generations identify as pansexual, asexual, transgender or non-binary, orientations and identities that generally face more difficulties in life (see pages 19 to 23 for more details). ▪

In terms of values, four main axes distinguish the LGBT population from the average population: A great desire for personal fulfillment and authenticity that drives them to work at their wellbeing, value all the pleasures of life and find ways to express their “true” selves A more developed creativity than the average population, which makes them more apt to think outside-the-box and to adapt more easily to the world around them

p.276 à 279

A heightened social and environmental awareness that makes them more concerned about the environment in a global sense (people and planet) A fairly marked disengagement from traditional family values

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Key findings ▪

The expression of these values is particularly noticeable in their choice of personal activities that are more focused on friends and culture than the average heterosexual cisgender individual, in the fact that they tend to support a wider variety of social causes and to do it more often, adopt a dress style that is their own, with little to do with fashion trends, and manifest less desire to get married and have children.

p.221, 222, 229, 231, 262, 244, 247

Specificities according to sexual orientation and gender identity ▪

Our study results distinctly show that some LGBT groups face more of a struggle than others, and have needs that are different from those expressed, on average, by the community: these are mainly transgender (and/or non-binary) individuals and asexual people.

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Transgender and/or non-binary people generally face much more negative reactions from the people around them when they come out of the closet: rift, rejection, incomprehension, denial, attempts to convince them that it’s just a phase etc.

They don’t feel as listened to and supported by their family as other LGBT groups (about half of transgender binary individuals don’t feel that their close family really listened to them or supported them when they came out, a proportion that ratchets up to two-thirds among the non-binary transgender group); Also compared to other LGBT groups, they feel less accepted in their work and/or school environment and have more often the impression that their gender identity creates uneasiness among the people around them. CROP

p.95, 99, 103, 106, 110, 114

p.90, 80, 86

Key findings Transgender and/or non-binary individuals feel markedly less integrated to society than LGBT cisgender respondents: only about a quarter of them feel very integrated to Canadian society against about half of LGBT cisgender respondents, and nearly two-thirds of them report having been victim of discrimination (vs. about a third of LGBT cisgender individuals).

A majority advocate for initiatives within the population that show how gender identity is not as clear-cut as most people believe (gender biologically determined at birth, concept of non-binarism, understanding that one can be a transgender person without necessarily undergoing surgery).

p.151, 156

p.168

This group also express a clear need for specialized resources that are adequately trained to understand their needs, specifically when it comes to healthcare and educational services. In addition, they feel that the representation of transgender and/or non-binary people in the media is far from being up to par.

p.135, 136, 173

Transgender and/or non-binary respondents have a much greater feeling of belonging to the LGBT community than LGBT cisgender people, even if a certain degree of incomprehension, even of contempt toward transgender and/or non binary people still makes itself felt within the community.

p.178, 195

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Key findings Compared to LGBT cisgender individuals, transgender and/or non-binary people consider in greater proportions that their gender identity has made life more difficult for them than for people who are not part of a sexual minority: this feeling is more markedly expressed by binary transgender respondents, 46% of whom said that it has made their lives a lot more difficult. ▪

Pansexual respondents, who identified in half the cases as transgender and/or non-binary, tended to follow the same trends as the previous group, but with less intensity.

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Asexual respondents also have a hard time coping with society’s perception of their lack of sexuality: it is within this group that we measure the highest levels of worry at not being understood, accepted for what they are, or at being mocked. And the reality is that asexual people are one of the LGBT groups that are most often faced with reactions of incomprehension when they tell the people around them. Asexual respondents are the LGBT segment that most often felt strongly relieved at learning during the coming out process that their lack of sexual desire is not a sickness. For asexual people, it is critically important to have more information available on their specific sexual orientation and to have access to professionals who are specially trained to assist them – namely in health care and education.

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p.200

p.57, 62, 67, 72, 95, 99

p.125, 135

Key findings

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It is in fact among asexual people that we measure the weakest feeling of integration to Canadian society (20% do not feel integrated at all vs. 2% on average in the LGBT community). However, unlike the transgender segment, asexual respondents also do not really feel that they belong in the LGBT movement (34% say they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong at all vs. 7% for the community average).

p.151, 178

The incidence of negative or depressive feelings related to sexual orientation is higher among asexual individuals, and their happiness index is lower than that of the average Canadian and the average LGBT cisgender person.

p.210, 220

In this group, there is also a much higher proportion of respondents who are not in a romantic relationship.

p.237

In turn, bisexual people also display a few specificities: compared to other LGBT groups, they found greater acceptance of their sexual difference within the family, but less acceptance and more unease among their friends.

p.79, 80, 86

They feel slightly less integrated to Canadian society than homosexual respondents, but more integrated than transgender and/or non-binary and asexual individuals. In fact, they place 2nd lowest, a rung up from asexual respondents, on the feeling of belonging to the LGBT movement.

p.151, 178

However, compared to the LGBT average, there are fewer bisexual people who have negative or depressive feelings in connection with their sexual orientation.

p.210

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Key findings ▪

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Note that all of these LGBT groups (transgender and/or non-binary people, pansexual, asexual and bisexual people) display a common value but at varying intensity: they all find it difficult to give meaning to their lives, and for some, notably asexual respondents, this is strengthened by a feeling of being disconnected from society. Lesbians’ distinctiveness shows in the reasons behind their hesitation to disclose their sexual orientation: they are more concerned than average that people would look at them differently after being told and are more sensitive about not being understood. They are particularly keen on finding models as well as groups with whom they could feel they belong.

p.282, 290

p.58, 63, 68, 73, 126

They put, in general, more confidence in the LGBT movement’s ability to represent the values of all its members. Lesbians are one of the LGBT groups that are least discriminated against (perhaps because they tend more than average to work in public services). While their values indicate some distancing from the concept of traditional family, a trait that characterizes all other LGBT groups, they are more inclined than the average LGBT person to yearn for marriage and children (although in smaller proportions than the average heterosexual cisgender respondent). They are also proportionally fewer to engage in an open relationship.

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p.183

p.282, 246, 249, 241

Key findings â&#x2013;Ş

Gay men show little distinctiveness from the average respondent across all results: this is one of the two groups where we find the most people who were bullied (the other is the group of respondents who identify as nonbinary); however, this is the segment whose disclosure of sexual orientation was met with the highest degree of acceptance within the family. They are also distinctive as the group who most often go to places where LGBT people hang out, but they report doing so less and less often.

p.268, 82, 81, 224, 225

Regional specificities â&#x2013;Ş

Compared to respondents from the other provinces, Quebec respondents have a little less of an impression that Canadian society is willing to make efforts toward LGBT integration and are more worried about the rise in conservative ideologies in various Western countries. However, it is in Quebec that we find the greatest proportion of LGBT respondents who live very well with their sexual orientation/gender identity and the smallest Proportion of respondents who were discriminated against, particularly in a work environment. The feeling of belonging to the LGBT movement is slightly higher in Quebec than in other Canadian provinces; also, their perception of stereotyping within the LGBT community is less acute than among English Canadian respondents.

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p.145

p.157, 161

p.179, 192

Key findings That said, LGBT Quebecers are the group that most insist that, to better represent their values and needs, media initiatives have to move away from representations based on sexuality and party living and instead, put emphasis on their “normality” rather than their “differentness”. ▪

The Atlantic provinces seem to be the most ill-equipped in terms of support resources, particularly when it comes to accessible organizations and models. This is also the region where we find the highest Proportion of respondents who believe that their lives were made a lot more difficult and, paradoxically, also the province with the largest proportion of respondents who feel well integrated into society. As to the question of how LGBT movements could better represent all members, proportionally more respondents from the Atlantic provinces plead for greater accessibility of LGBT groups and advocate a positive approach when defending their rights.

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LGBT Ontarians display the highest incidence of negative or depressive feelings in connection with the sexual orientation/gender identity. It is also the province that shows the largest proportion of LGBT individuals who have moved away because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It is in Ontario, and in the Western provinces, that we find the highest number of respondents who think that some LGBT groups tend to stereotype other LGBT groups. Ontarian respondents are therefore the group that most loudly call for a more unified, diverse and inclusive LGBT community.

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p.188

p.131, 137, 201, 152

p.188

p.211, 207

p.192, 188

Key findings â&#x2013;Ş

Except for the previous comment about stereotyping within the community, Western Canada shows no major distinctions from the other Canadian regions on all themes.

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Observations about incidence rates and some correlations between age, gender identity and sexual orientation REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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Caveat As explained in the methodology section of this report, we cannot claim that our sample is perfectly representative of the Canadian LGBT communities given the many methods that we had to use to build it as well as the absence of any official socio-demographic data on the LGBT population that could be used to accurately calibrate it. However, the size of the sample (nearly 1,900 respondents) is robust enough to show the existence of a number of trends among the various sub-groups, notably certain correlations between age, sexual orientation and gender identity that suggest from the outset that the younger LGBT generation (15-34 year-olds) and their older counterparts (35+ years old) present very different profiles . In addition, the web panel that we used for data collection in the heterosexual cisgender portion of the study was fairly representative of the Canadian population and sufficiently neutral to ensure a certain degree of accuracy in estimating the incidence rates of LGBT communities within the general population: no clear and explicit reference in the introduction about the subject of the study although it was broadly introduced –see opposite box; identification of LGBT vs. heterosexual cisgender respondents via two detailed questions on gender identity and sexual orientation placed at the end of a series of “regular” socio-demographic questions. Not only were the incidence rates yielded by this method much higher than those issued by Statistics Canada, they also confirmed the marked dissimilarity between the older LGBT individuals and the younger cohorts. The details of these preliminary findings are outlined on the following pages. CROP

Introduction of the project phase that targeted heterosexual cisgender individuals We are currently conducting a study whose objective is to produce a detailed portrait of the Canadian population. This would help feed into federal and provincial governments’ deliberations aimed at designing action plans to create kinder and more positive social environments for all Canadians in general and minority communities in particular. . You may find that some of the topics addressed in this study are sensitive in nature, such as sexual orientation, love interests and sexual relations, bullying, violence, and drug and alcohol consumption. Please rest assured that all your answers will remain strictly confidential.

More people identifying as transgender and/or non-binary among LGBT youth

Age 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

380

779

296

177

139

126

Binary cisgender person

Binary transgender person

Non-binary transgender person

Non-binary: genderfluid / agender / demi-gender

(%) n=

Q5. How would you define your gender identity? Are youâ&#x20AC;Ś

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More people identifying as bisexual, pansexual or asexual among LGBT youth

Age 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

380

779

296

177

139

126

Homosexual – Gay or lesbian

Bisexual

Pansexual

Asexual

(%) n=

Q6. How would you define your sexual orientation? Would you say you are…

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Correlation between sexual orientation and gender GENDER (Among binary cisgender respondents)

Men

GENDER (Among binary trans and non-binary respondents)

Women

(%)

Trans men

Trans women

Non-binary Trans person

Non-binary: genderfluid, agender or demigender

157

(%) 547

979

Homosexual

Bisexual

Pansexual

Asexual

Queer

Heterosexual

Queer

Q6. How would you define your sexual orientation? Would you say you areâ&#x20AC;¦

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A combination of elements that results in a non-linear gender distribution across age groups within our sample Age

(%) n=

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

380

779

296

177

139

126

Man

Woman

Trans man

Trans woman

Non binary, trans individual

Non-binary: genderfluid, agender or demi-gender

Warning: due to the cumulative effect resulting from the association of age/ sexual orientation, and gender identity/sexual orientation, the female segment of the sample is markedly younger on average than the male segment. This non-linear distribution across age groups must always be kept in mind when comparing results by age, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Q5. How would you define your gender identity? Are youâ&#x20AC;Ś .

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Estimation of the incidence of LGBT people in Canada Base: Asking Canadians panel members aged 18* years old or over who answered all the sociodemographic questions before the initial quotas for heterosexual cisgender individuals were reached * 15-17 years old excluded: number too small to guarantee accuracy of results

26% 13%

Total 18+ y/o (n=942)

18-34 y/o (n=393)

35+ y/o (n=549)

* The Canadian Community Health Survey is the first survey by Statistics Canada that included a question on sexual orientation. This study estimated at 3.0% the percentage of Canadians 18-59 years old who consider themselves to be homosexual or bisexual

Q5. How would you define your gender identity? Are youâ&#x20AC;Ś . Q6. How would you define your sexual orientation? Would you say you areâ&#x20AC;Ś

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Acknowledgement and disclosure of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation and/or gender identity REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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Level of acknowledgement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation and gender identity

Level of acknowledgement of the sexual orientation

Level of acknowledgement of the gender identity

Base: LGBT respondents (n=1874)

Base: Transgender, non-binary or genderfluid respondents (n=319)

Sexual orientation clearly defined

In the process of figuring it out

In a process of selfacceptance

81%

13%

Gender identity clearly defined

49%

In the process of figuring it out

26%

In a process of selfacceptance

25%

Q7b. As you see it, is your sexual orientation clearly defined or are you still figuring this out or in a process of acceptance in this regard? Q7a. As you see it, is your gender identity clearly defined or are you still figuring this out or in a process of acceptance in this regard?

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Level of acknowledgement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1874

374

776

290

172

138

124

Sexual orientation clearly defined

In the process of figuring it out

In a process of self-acceptance

(%) n=

Sexual orientation TOTAL homosexual

Bisexual

Pansexual

Asexual

1874

766

623

314

116

Sexual orientation clearly defined

In the process of figuring it out

In a process of self-acceptance

(%) n=

Q7b. As you see it, is your sexual orientation clearly defined or are you still figuring this out or in a process of acceptance in this regard?

CROP

Level of acknowledgement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1874

24*

110

Sexual orientation clearly defined

In the process of figuring it out

In a process of self-acceptance

(%) n=

Q7b. As you see it, is your sexual orientation clearly defined or are you still figuring this out or in a process of acceptance in this regard?

CROP

Level of acknowledgement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gender identity Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25+

319

108

121

Gender identity clearly defined

In the process of figuring it out

In a process of self-acceptance

(%) n=

Gender identity TOTAL Binary trans person

Non-binary Trans person

319

147

157

Gender identity clearly defined

In the process of figuring it out

In a process of self-acceptance

(%) n=

Q7a. As you see it, is your gender identity clearly defined or are you still figuring this out or in a process of acceptance in this regard?

CROP

Level of acknowledgement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gender identity REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

319

24*

110

Gender identity clearly defined

In the process of figuring it out

In a process of self-acceptance

(%) n=

Q7a. As you see it, is your gender identity clearly defined or are you still figuring this out or in a process of acceptance in this regard?

CROP

Revealing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation to family and friends Age at which the reveal of sexual orientation started Reveal started? Base: Non-heterosexual respondents (n=1874)

Base: Non-heterosexual respondents who have started revealing their sexual orientation to the people around them (n=1616)

Less than 15 y/o 9%

No 18%

Between 15 and 17 y/o

Between 18 and 24 y/o

20%

38%

Between 25 and 29 y/o 15%

82% Yes

30+ y/o

19%

Average reveal age: 23 years old Q18c. Have you started revealing your sexual orientation to your inner circle (friends, family, etc.)? Q18d. At what age did you start revealing your sexual orientation to the people around you?

CROP

Revealing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gender identity to family and friends Age at which the reveal of gender identity started Reveal started?

Base: Transgender people who have started revealing their gender identity to the people around them (n=274)

Base: Transgender people (n=319)

Less than 15 y/o 11%

11%

Between 15 and 17 y/o 14%

Between 18 and 24 y/o

Between 25 and 29 y/o

25%

19%

89% 30+ y/o

Yes

31%

Average reveal age: 26.9 years old Q18a. Have you started revealing your gender identity to the people around you (friends, family, etc.)? Q18b. At what age did you start revealing your gender identity to the people around you?

CROP

Gender identity: age when the coming out process started (when they wondered, knew, told) AGE Total

15-17 y/o

18-24 y/o

25-34 y/o

35+ y/o

Base: Transgender, non-binary or genderfluid respondents

n=319

n=108

n=121

n=49

n=41

PROCESS OF FIGURING OUT YOUR GENDER IDENTITY

16.5

12.8

14.1

17.4

18.4

Base: Respondents who have accepted their gender identity

n=222

n=71

n=79

n=38

n=34

PROCESS OF ACCEPTING YOUR GENDER IDENTITY

24.6

14.4

15.8

24.4

33.0

Base: Respondents who have started revealing their gender identity to the people around them

n=274

n=91

n=98

n=48

n=37

REVEALING YOUR GENDER IDENTITY

26.9

14.6

17.2

24.3

41.2

(Median age)

Q9A. At what age did you begin the process of figuring out your gender identity? Q9B. At what age did you begin the process of accepting your gender identity? Q18B. At what age did you start revealing your gender identity to the people around you?

CROP

Sexual orientation: age when the coming out process started (when they wondered, knew, told) AGE Total

15-17 y/o

18-24 y/o

25-34 y/o

35-44 y/o

45-54 y/o

55+ y/o

Base: Non-heterosexual LGBT respondents

n=1874

n=374

n=776

n=290

n=172

n=138

n=124

PROCESS OF FIGURING OUT YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION

17.2

12.5

14.2

16.1

17.5

18.1

19.5

Base: Respondents who have accepted their sexual orientation

n=1463

n=245

n=559

n=250

n=158

n=132

n=119

PROCESS OF ACCEPTING YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION

21.9

13.9

16.1

19.4

23.1

24.0

24.6

Base: Respondents who have started revealing their sexual orientation to the people around them

n=1616

n=331

n=641

n=262

n=160

n=125

n=97

REVEALING YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION

23.0

14.3

17.0

20.1

23.8

25.4

28.1

(Median age)

Q9C. At what age did you begin the process of figuring out your sexual orientation? Q9D. At what age did you begin the process of accepting your sexual orientation? Q18D. At what age did you start revealing your sexual orientation to the people around you?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made Base: Respondents to whom the group of people applies

Total Yes Your circle of friends (n=1881)

64%

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters) (n=1876)

59%

Your spouse / partner, your children (n=917)

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, etc.) (n=1856)

17% 17%

55%

39%

26%

81% 76% 62%

65%

The management of the company you work for (n=1811)

32%

40%

Your coworkers (n=1834)

30%

16%

46%

Your classmates (n=1442) The staff at your school / educational establishment (n=1411)

28% 25% Yes, totally

27%

55%

19%

44% Yes, partially

Q21. As of today, have you revealed your gender identity / sexual orientation (â&#x20AC;&#x153;come out") to the following people?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made Base: Respondents to whom the group of people applies

(1/2)

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

(n=1881)

(n=379)

(n=770)

(n=292)

(n=176)

(n=138)

(n=126)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1876)

(n=377)

(n=770)

(n=294)

(n=175)

(n=138)

(n=122)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=917)

(n=132)

(n=435)

(n=134)

(n=84)

(n=65)

(n=67)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1856)

(n=378)

(n=758)

(n=287)

(n=174)

(n=137)

(n=122)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(%) n=

Your circle of friends

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

Your spouse / partner, your children

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.)

Q21. As of today, have you revealed your gender identity / sexual orientation (â&#x20AC;&#x153;come out") to the following people?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made Base: Respondents to whom the group of people applies

(2/2)

Age TOTAL

(%)

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

(n=1811)

(n=358)

(n=741)

(n=286)

(n=171)

(n=133)

(n=122)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1834)

(n=360)

(n=746)

(n=291)

(n=176)

(n=137)

(n=124)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1442)

(n=374)

(n=696)

(n=192)

(n=78)

(n=46)

(n=56)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1411)

(n=367)

(n=685)

(n=181)

(n=75)

(n=47)

(n=56)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

The management of the company you work for

Your coworkers

Your classmates

The staff at your school / educational establishment

Q21. As of today, have you revealed your gender identity / sexual orientation (â&#x20AC;&#x153;come out") to the following people?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made Base: Respondents to whom the group of people applies

(1/2)

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

(n=1881)

(n=129)

(n=717)

((n=604)

(n=431)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1876)

(n=130)

(n=715)

(n=603)

(n=428)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=917)

(n=69)

(n=311)

(n=330)

(n=207)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1856)

(n=129)

(n=702)

(n=600)

(n=425)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(%) n=

Your circle of friends

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

Your spouse / partner, your children

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.)

Q21. As of today, have you revealed your gender identity / sexual orientation (â&#x20AC;&#x153;come out") to the following people?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made Base: Respondents to whom the group of people applies

(2/2)

REGION TOTAL

(%)

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

(n=1811)

(n=126)

(n=673)

(n=593)

(n=419)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1834)

(n=126)

(n=691)

(n=593)

(n=424)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1442)

(n=106)

(n=479)

(n=508)

(n=349)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

(n=1411)

(n=108)

(n=460)

(n=503)

(n=340)

Yes, totally

Yes, partially

The management of the company you work for

Your coworkers

Your classmates

The staff at your school / educational establishment

Q21. As of today, have you revealed your gender identity / sexual orientation (â&#x20AC;&#x153;come out") to the following people?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances who were told first vs. last Base: respondents who have started the coming-out process (n=1644)

First group told Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

29%

Your extended family circle 6% (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-… Your spouse / partner, your children

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-… Your spouse / partner, your children

21%

Your circle of friends

Last group told

67%

27% 40% 2%

Your circle of friends 12%

The management of the company you work for

19%

Your coworkers

22%

The management/staff at your school / educational…

Your classmates

Q22A1R. To which group of people among your close circles did you reveal your gender identity / sexual orientation first and last?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made first Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1644

337

642

270

167

127

101

Your circle of friends

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

Your spouse / partner, your children

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.)

Your coworkers

Your classmates

The management of the company you work for

The management/staff at your school / educational establishment

(%) n=

Q22A1R. To which group of people among your close circles did you reveal your gender identity / sexual orientation first?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made last Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1644

337

642

270

167

127

101

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.)

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

Your coworkers

The management of the company you work for

Your circle of friends

The management/staff at your school / educational establishment

Your classmates

Your spouse / partner, your children

(%) n=

Q22A1R. To which group of people among your close circles did you reveal your gender identity / sexual orientation last?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made first REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1644

115

650

496

383

Your circle of friends

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

Your spouse / partner, your children

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.)

Your coworkers

Your classmates

The management of the company you work for

The management/staff at your school / educational establishment

(%) n=

Q22A1R. To which group of people among your close circles did you reveal your gender identity / sexual orientation first?

CROP

Group of relatives, friends or acquaintances to whom the revelation was made last REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1644

115

650

496

383

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.)

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

Your coworkers

The management of the company you work for

Your circle of friends

The management/staff at your school / educational establishment

Your classmates

Your spouse / partner, your children

(%) n=

Q22A1R. To which group of people among your close circles did you reveal your gender identity / sexual orientation last?

CROP

Degree of hesitation before â&#x20AC;&#x153;coming outâ&#x20AC;? to the various groups of people around them Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Total Hesitation Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters) (n=1419) Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.) (n=1062)

33%

30%

29%

34%

Your spouse / partner, your children (n=569)

20%

The management of the company you work for (n=641)

16%

Your coworkers (n=802)

15%

22%

The management/staff at your school / educational establishment (n=701)

15%

21%

Your classmates (n=929)

14%

9% 18% 25%

Very strong hesitation

13%

87%

26%

11%

89%

36% 34% 33% 38%

Pretty strong hesitation

47%

53% 32%

27%

Your circle of friends (n=1613) 10% 19%

24%

Slight hesitation

28%

72%

27%

73%

30%

70%

26% 33%

74% 67%

No hesitation

Q23. To what extent were you hesitant about revealing your gender identity / sexual orientation to the people around you?

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to family members Base: Respondents who hesitated before telling the family (n=1587)

Fear of being rejected

53%

Fear that they would look at me differently

47%

Fear that they would not understand me

32%

Fear of disappointing them

27%

Fear of making them uncomfortable

26%

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them

23%

Fear that they would want to change me

16%

Fear that they would not like me as much

15%

Fear of hurting them Fear that they would be afraid for me (for my happiness, quality of life) Fear that they would make fun of me Very religious/traditional family / Religion Other

14% 12% 10% 1% 2%

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to family members Base: Respondents who hesitated before telling the family

Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1587

334

620

261

160

121

Fear of being rejected Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes) Fear that they would not understand me

Fear of disappointing them

Fear of making them uncomfortable Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them Fear that they would want to change me

Fear that they would not like me as much

Fear of hurting them Fear that they would be afraid for me (for my happiness, quality of life) Fear that they would make fun of me

Very religious/traditional family / Religion

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to family members Base: Respondents who hesitated before telling the family

Sexual orientation

Gender identity Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1587

703

452

279

1240

138

148

Fear of being rejected Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear that they would not understand me

Fear of disappointing them

Fear of making them uncomfortable

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them

Fear that they would want to change me

Fear that they would not like me as much

Fear of hurting them

10 1 2

9 1 1

11 0 3

14 1 5

8 0 1

9 1 2

14 0 5

17 3 4

23 0 2

TOTAL

(%) n=

Fear that they would be afraid for me (for my happiness, quality of life) Fear that they would make fun of me Very religious/traditional family / Religion Other

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to family members Base : Respondents who hesitated before telling the family

TOTAL

(%)

Sexual orientation Gay

Lesbian

1587

368

276

Fear of being rejected

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear that they would not understand me

Fear of disappointing them

Fear of making them uncomfortable

Because it’s private and doesn’t really concern them

Fear that they would want to change me

Fear that they would not like me as much

Fear of hurting them

Fear that they would be afraid for me (for my happiness, quality of life)

Fear that they would make fun of me

Famille très pieuse/traditionnelle / Religion

Other

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to…

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to family members Base: Respondents who hesitated before telling the family

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1587

111

616

483

377

Fear of being rejected

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear that they would not understand me

Fear of disappointing them

Fear of making them uncomfortable

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them

Fear that they would want to change me

Fear that they would not like me as much

Fear of hurting them Fear that they would be afraid for me (for my happiness, quality of life) Fear that they would make fun of me

Very religious/traditional family / Religion

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to friends Base: Respondents who hesitated before telling their friends (n=1137)

Fear that they would pull away from me

59%

Fear of being rejected

57%

Fear that they would look at me differently

52%

Fear of making them uncomfortable

35%

Fear that they would not understand me

33%

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them

14%

Fear that they would make fun of me

14%

Fear that they would want to change me Other

7% 3%

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to friends Base: Respondents who hesitated before telling their friends

Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1137

230

445

188

118

Fear that they would pull away from me

Fear of being rejected

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of making them uncomfortable

Fear that they would not understand me

Fear that they would make fun of me

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them

Fear that they would want to change me

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to friends Base: Respondents who hesitated before telling their friends

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1137

519

319

184

881

105

106

Fear that they would pull away from me

Fear of being rejected

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of making them uncomfortable

Fear that they would not understand me

Fear that they would make fun of me

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them

Fear that they would want to change me

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to friends Base : Respondents who hesitated before telling their friends

TOTAL

(%)

Sexual orientation Gay

Lesbian

1137

282

195

Fear that they would pull away from me

Fear of being rejected

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of making them uncomfortable

Fear that they would not understand me

Fear that they would make fun of me

Because it’s private and doesn’t really concern them

Fear that they would want to change me

Other

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to…

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity to friends Base: Respondents who hesitated before telling their friends

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1137

427

363

269

Fear that they would pull away from me

Fear of being rejected

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of making them uncomfortable

Fear that they would not understand me

Fear that they would make fun of me

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them

Fear that they would want to change me

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity in the workplace Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at work (n=920)

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private

55%

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

53%

Fear that they would look at me differently

45%

Fear that this could keep me from advancing in my career

32%

Fear of being rejected

27%

Fear of being made fun of or bullied Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign

24%

16%

Fear of being given fewer responsibilities

Other

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity in the workplace Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at work

Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

920

388

183

123

Fear of being rejected

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign

Fear of being given fewer responsibilities

Other

(%) n=

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes) Fear that this could keep me from advancing in my career

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity in the workplace Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at work

Sexual orientation

Gender identity Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

920

448

268

129

761

22*

Fear of being rejected

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign

Fear of being given fewer responsibilities

Other

TOTAL

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 67

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity in the workplace Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at work

TOTAL

(%)

Sexual orientation Gay

Lesbian

920

245

176

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear that this could keep me from advancing in my career

Fear of being rejected

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign

Fear of being given fewer responsibilities

Other

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity toâ&#x20AC;Ś

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity in the workplace Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at work

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

920

381

273

206

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear that this could keep me from advancing in my career

Fear of being rejected

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign

Fear of being given fewer responsibilities

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity at school Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at school (n=1129)

Because it`s private

54%

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

52%

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

49%

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

42%

Fear of being rejected

38%

Fear of being selected less often for group activities

Other

19%

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity at school Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at school

Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1129

321

536

148

29*

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of being rejected

Fear of being selected less often for group activities

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 71

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity at school Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at school

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1129

408

379

224

864

124

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of being rejected

Fear of being selected less often for group activities

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity at school Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at school

TOTAL

(%)

Sexual orientation Gay

Lesbian

1129

198

169

Because it`s private

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of being rejected

Fear of being selected less often for group activities

Other

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity toâ&#x20AC;Ś

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one's sexual orientation/gender identity at school Base: Respondents who hesitated before coming out at school

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1129

379

384

280

Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of being rejected

Fear of being selected less often for group activities

Other

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Reasons for hesitating to reveal one’s sexual orientation/gender identity – comparison of common worries by type of relationship

Family

Friends

Work

School

1587

1137

920

1129

Fear of being rejected

Fear that they would look at me differently

Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me

Because it’s private

Fear of being made fun of or bullied

(%) n=

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....

CROP

Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Acceptance Total Your circle of friends (n=1613)

71%

Your spouse / partner, your children (n=569)

69%

The management of the company you work for (n=641)

60%

Your coworkers (n=802)

56%

The staff/management at your school / educational establishment (n=701) Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters) (n=1419) Your classmates (n=929) Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.) (n=1062)

41% 34%

Very well accepted Rather poorly accepted

95%

18% 6% 7%

87%

33%

5% 2%

93%

6% 2%

92%

37%

50% 42%

24%

42% 39%

13% 6% 9% 2%

47% 50%

12% 4%

81%

89% 84%

Rather well accepted Very poorly accepted

Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1613

333

627

265

162

126

100

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

Your spouse / partner, your children n=

569

249

103

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

The management of the company n= you work for

641

201

156

122

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

802

278

184

139

103

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

(%) Your circle of friends n=

Your coworkers

Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Age TOTAL

(%)

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

The management/staff at your school / educational n= establishment

701

201

312

105

24*

18*

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

1419

272

523

251

158

121

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

Your classmates

929

265

425

137

27*

23*

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

1062

172

344

205

142

113

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, etc.) n=

Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 78

Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid Trans , agender person or demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1613

727

447

284

1266

138

148

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

569

205

217

100

21*

432

16*

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

The management of the company you work for

641

425

120

12*

546

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

802

480

173

22*

674

15*

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

(%) Your circle of friends n=

Your spouse / partner, your children n=

Your coworkers

Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 79

Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

Personne trans nonbinaire

Non-bin.: genderfluid, agender or demi-gender

701

307

187

141

512

25*

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)

1419

685

372

236

1121

125

124

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

Your classmates

929

385

280

184

718

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, n= grand-parents, etc.)

1062

594

243

150

853

101

20*

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

(%) The management/staff at your school / educational establishment n=

Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 80

Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1419

362

271

Very well accepted

Very+rather poorly accepted

(%) Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters) n=

Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś

CROP

Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them (cont’d) REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1613

112

644

483

374

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

569

217

183

128

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

The management of the company you n= work for

641

309

160

131

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

802

372

210

169

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

(%) Your circle of friends n=

Your spouse / partner, your children n=

Your coworkers

Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted by…?

CROP

Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

701

243

221

180

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

1419

602

405

313

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

929

328

300

231

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

1062

478

294

213

Very well accepted

Very + Rather poorly accepted

(%) The management/staff at your school / educational establishment n=

Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters) n=

Your classmates

Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.) n=

Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

Frequency of reactions of unease among the various groups of people around them Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

…your family (immediate or extended) (n=1517)

…your school / educational environment (n=981)

21%

15%

…your work environment (n=819) 7%

…your circle of friends (n=1613)

42%

Often

21%

26%

32%

29%

7% 21%

Total (often + occasionally)

27%

33%

31%

32%

Occasionally

16%

41%

36%

28%

40%

Rarely

63%

Never

Q26. Did you ever feel that your sexual orientation / gender identity created uneasiness with…?

CROP

Frequency of reactions of unease among the various groups of people around them Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1517

290

576

264

163

126

Often + Occasionally

Your school / educational environment n=

981

286

446

142

28*

25*

Often + Occasionally

Your work environment

819

286

190

139

103

1613

333

627

265

162

126

100

(%) Your family (immediate or extended) n=

Often + Occasionally Your circle of friends n=

Often + Occasionally

Q26. Did you ever feel that your sexual orientation / gender identity created uneasiness withâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 85

Frequency of reactions of unease among the various groups of people around them

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1517

699

420

259

1196

132

135

981

404

298

193

746

105

Often + Occasionally

Your work environment

819

486

175

104

24*

686

15*

1613

727

447

284

1266

138

148

(%) Your family (immediate or extended) n=

Often + Occasionally Your school / educational environment n=

Often + Occasionally

Your circle of friends n=

Often + Occasionally

Q26. Did you ever feel that your sexual orientation / gender identity created uneasiness withâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 86

Reactions of unease among the various groups of people around them REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1517

107

623

443

344

Often + Occasionally

Your school / educational environment

981

338

321

250

Often + Occasionally

Your work environment

819

378

215

175

1613

112

644

483

374

(%) Your family (immediate or extended) n=

Often + Occasionally Your circle of friends n=

Often + Occasionally

Q26. Did you ever feel that your sexual orientation / gender identity created uneasiness withâ&#x20AC;¦?

CROP

Level of receptiveness and support from the close family Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people (n=1495)

Level of receptiveness by close family

Very much

Level of support from close family

Very much

32%

30% 59%

63% Quite a bit

31%

Not very much 14%

Not at all

Very much so by some of 17% them, a lot less by others

Quite a bit

29%

Not very much 16%

Not at all

10%

Very much so by some of 16% them, a lot less by others

Q27. Generally speaking, to what extent did you feel listened to, and heard by your close family when you revealed your sexual orientation / gender identity to them? Q28. Generally speaking, to what extent did you feel supported by your close family when you revealed your sexual orientation / gender identity to them?

CROP

Level of receptiveness and support from the close family Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1495

279

569

261

162

126

(%) n=

Felt listened to and heard by the close family Very + Quite a bit listened to Felt supported by the close family Very + Quite a bit of support

CROP

Level of receptiveness and support from the close family Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1495

692

410

255

1178

129

135

(%) n=

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid Trans agender or person demigender

Binary Trans person

Felt listened to and heard by the close family Very + Quite a bit listened to Felt supported by the close family Very + Quite a bit of support

CROP

Level of receptiveness and support from the close family

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1495

364

275

(%) n=

Felt listened to and heard by the close family Very + Quite a bit listened to Felt supported by the close family Very + Quite a bit of support

CROP

Level of receptiveness and support from the close family REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1495

106

617

432

340

(%) n=

Felt listened to and heard by the close family Very + Quite a bit listened to Felt supported by the close family Very + Quite a bit of support

CROP

Family reactions to coming out Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people (n=1495)

Seemed worried for you and your future

42%

Seemed happy that you were able to accept yourself as you are

37%

Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass

30%

Gave you the impression you had disappointed them

23%

Gave you the impression that you were causing them pain

21%

Did not believe you / ignored the information

22%

Some family members: shame / slurs / violence / shock / rift

No reaction / never brought it up again

Other 3% None of these reactions

15%

Q30. Did any members of your close family have any of the following reactions?

CROP

Family reactions to coming out Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1495

279

569

261

162

126

No reaction / never brought it up again

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Seemed worried for you and your future Seemed happy that you were able to accept yourself as you are Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass Gave you the impression you had disappointed them Did not believe you / ignored the information Gave you the impression that you were causing them pain Some family members: shame / slurs / violence / shock / rift

Q30. Did any members of your close family have any of the following reactions?

CROP

Family reactions to coming out Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid Trans agender or person demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1495

692

410

255

1178

129

135

Seemed worried for you and your future

Seemed happy that you were able to accept yourself as you are

Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass

Gave you the impression you had disappointed them

Did not believe you / ignored the information

Gave you the impression that you were causing them pain

Some family members: shame / slurs / violence / shock / rift

No reaction / never brought it up again

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Q30. Did any members of your close family have any of the following reactions?

CROP

Family reactions to coming out REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1495

106

617

432

340

Gave you the impression you had disappointed them

Did not believe you / ignored the information

No reaction / never brought it up again

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Seemed worried for you and your future Seemed happy that you were able to accept yourself as you are Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass

Gave you the impression that you were causing them pain Some family members: shame / slurs / violence / shock / rift

Q30. Did any members of your close family have any of the following reactions?

CROP

The effects of coming out on the relationship with the family Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people (n=1495)

Feeling that our communication has improved

29%

Feeling closer, that it’s brought us together

26%

Feeling of confidence

23%

Impression that they look at me differently (as though I had…

19%

Feeling of greater distance

18%

Feeling of incomprehension

18%

Feeling that it’s created a rift, feeling of rejection

14%

Impression that they don't like me as much Disapproval of one parent/acceptance by the others Initial rift/distance followed by reconciliation Other No, I don`t feel that the relationship has changed

11% 2% 1% 2% 30%

Q29. Do you feel that having revealed your sexual orientation / gender identity to your family has had any of the following effects on the relationship you have with them?

CROP

The effects of coming out on the relationship with the family Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1495

279

569

261

162

126

No, I don`t feel that the relationship has changed

Feeling that our communication has improved

Feeling closer, that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brought us together

Feeling of confidence

Impression that they look at me differently

Feeling of greater distance

Feeling of incomprehension

Feeling that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s created a rift, feeling of rejection

Impression that they don't like me as much

(%) n=

Q29. Do you feel that having revealed your sexual orientation / gender identity to your family has had any of the following effects on the relationship you have with them?

CROP

The effects of coming out on the relationship with the family Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1495

692

410

255

1178

129

135

No, I don`t feel that the relationship has changed

Feeling that our communication has improved

Feeling closer, that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brought us together

Feeling of confidence

Impression that they look at me differently

Feeling of greater distance

Feeling of incomprehension

(%) n=

Feeling that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s created a rift, feeling of rejection Impression that they don't like me as much

Q29. Do you feel that having revealed your sexual orientation / gender identity to your family has had any of the following effects on the relationship you have with them?

CROP

The effects of coming out on the relationship with the family REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1495

106

617

432

340

No, I don’t feel that the relationship has changed

Feeling that our communication has improved

Feeling closer, that it’s brought us together

Feeling of confidence

Impression that they look at me differently

Feeling of greater distance

Feeling of incomprehension

Feeling that it’s created a rift, feeling of rejection

Impression that they don't like me as much

(%) n=

Q29. Do you feel that having revealed your sexual orientation / gender identity to your family has had any of the following effects on the relationship you have with them?

CROP

100

Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reactions to coming out Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people (n=1613)

Pulled away?

Reactions Seemed happy that you had been able to accept yourself as you are Yes, one or two

31% 56% No, none

14%

Yes, several

62%

Gave you the impression that they were looking at you differently

28%

Seemed not to understand

27%

Did not believe you / ignored the information

13%

Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass

13%

Some friends: pulled away / shock / rift / afraid I'd hit on them

Total Yes 44%

Not surprised / Accepted it without drama

Other

None of these reactions

15%

Q31. Did some of your friends pull away from you once they learned about your sexual orientation / gender identity? Q32. Did any of your friends have any of the following reactions?

CROP

101

Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reactions to coming out Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1613

333

627

265

162

126

100

Yes, one or two

Yes, several

No, none

Total yes (one or more)

(%) n=

Q31. Did some of your friends pull away from you once they learned about your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

102

Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reactions to coming out Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1613

727

447

284

1266

138

148

Yes, one or two

Yes, several

No, none

Total yes (one or more)

(%) n=

Q31. Did some of your friends pull away from you once they learned about your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

103

Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reactions to coming out Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1613

112

644

483

374

Yes, one or two

Yes, several

No, none

Total yes (one or more)

(%) n=

Q31. Did some of your friends pull away from you once they learned about your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

104

Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reactions to coming out Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1613

333

627

265

162

126

100

Not surprised / Accepted it without drama

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Seemed happy that you were able to accept yourself as you are Gave you the impression that they were looking at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Seemed not to understand Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass Did not believe you / ignored the information Some friends: pulled away / shock / rift / afraid I'd hit on them

Q32. Did any of your friends have any of the following reactions?

CROP

105

Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reactions to coming out Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1613

727

447

284

1266

138

148

Seemed not to understand

Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass

Did not believe you / ignored the information

Some friends: pulled away / shock / rift / afraid I'd hit on them

Not surprised / Accepted it without drama

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Seemed happy that you were able to accept yourself as you are Gave you the impression that they were looking at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Q32. Did any of your friends have any of the following reactions?

CROP

106

Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reactions to coming out Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1613

112

644

483

374

Seemed not to understand

Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass

Did not believe you / ignored the information

Some friends: pulled away / shock / rift / afraid I'd hit on them

Not surprised / Accepted it without drama

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Seemed happy that you were able to accept yourself as you are Gave you the impression that they were looking at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Q32. Did any of your friends have any of the following reactions?

CROP

107

Reactions to coming out in the workplace Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people (n=819)

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

28%

Lead to your commanding more respect

22%

Had a negative impact on your career progression

Lead to your changing companies

Resulted in your having your position in the company changed

Resulted in your being given fewer responsibilities Positive effects (opportunities, closer bonds, LGBT spokesperson) Other None of these reactions

4% 3%

1% 48%

Q33. In your work environment, do you have the impression that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

CROP

108

Reactions to coming out in the workplace Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

819

286

190

139

103

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Lead to your commanding more respect

Had a negative impact on your career progression

Lead to your changing companies

Resulted in your having your position in the company changed

Resulted in your being given fewer responsibilities

Positive effects (opportunities, closer bonds, LGBT spokesperson)

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Q33. In your work environment, do you have the impression that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

CROP

109

Reactions to coming out in the workplace Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

819

486

175

104

24*

686

15*

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Lead to your commanding more respect

Had a negative impact on your career progression

Lead to your changing companies

Resulted in your having your position in the company changed

Resulted in your being given fewer responsibilities

Positive effects (opportunities, closer bonds, LGBT spokesperson)

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Q33. In your work environment, do you have the impression that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

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*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 110

Reactions to coming out in the workplace Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

819

378

215

175

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Lead to your commanding more respect

Had a negative impact on your career progression

Lead to your changing companies

Resulted in your having your position in the company changed

Resulted in your being given fewer responsibilities

Positive effects (opportunities, closer bonds, LGBT spokesperson)

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Q33. In your work environment, do you have the impression that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

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111

Reactions to coming out at school Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people(n=981)

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

37%

Led to your feeling isolated from the others

22%

Led to your commanding more respect

Resulted in your being chosen less often for group activities

Other

None of these reactions

18%

10%

45%

Q34. In your school / learning environment, did you feel that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

CROP

112

Reactions to coming out at school Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

981

286

446

142

28*

25*

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Led to your feeling isolated from the others

Led to your commanding more respect

Resulted in your being chosen less often for group activities

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Q34. In your school / learning environment, did you feel that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

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*N.B.: small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 113

Reactions to coming out at school Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

981

404

298

193

746

105

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Led to your feeling isolated from the others

Led to your commanding more respect

Resulted in your being chosen less often for group activities

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Q34. In your school / learning environment, did you feel that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

CROP

114

Reactions to coming out at school Base: Respondents who revealed their sexual orientation/gender identity to the relevant group of people

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

981

338

321

250

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Led to your feeling isolated from the others

Led to your commanding more respect

Resulted in your being chosen less often for group activities

Other

None of these reactions

(%) n=

Q34. In your school / learning environment, did you feel that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

CROP

115

A parallel reading of the reasons for hesitating and recipient reactions: family REASONS FOR HESITATING TO REVEAL ONE’S SEXUAL ORIENTATION / GENDER IDENTITY TO THE FAMILY

FAMILY REACTIONS TO COMING OUT AND EFFECTS OF COMING OUT ON THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FAMILY

Base: Hesitated before telling the family (n=1587)

Base: Have already started revealing sexual orientation to the family (n=1495)

Fear of being rejected

Feeling of greater distance OR feeling that it’s created a rift, feeling of rejection

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Impression that they look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear that they would not understand me

Fear of disappointing them

Fear that they would want to change me

Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass

Fear that they would not like me as much

Impression that they don't like me as much

Fear of hurting them

Gave you the impression that you were causing them pain

Fear that they would be afraid for me (for my happiness, quality of life)

Seemed worried for you and your future

Fear that they would make fun of me

Some family members: shame / slurs / violence / shock / rift

Feeling of incomprehension OR Did not believe you / ignored the information Gave you the impression you had disappointed them

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to… Q30. Did any members of your close family have any of the following reactions? Q29. Do you feel that having revealed your sexual orientation / gender identity to your family has had any of the following effects on the relationship you have with them?

CROP

116

A parallel reading of the reasons for hesitating and recipient reactions: friends REASONS FOR HESITATING TO REVEAL ONE’S SEXUAL ORIENTATION / GENDER IDENTITY TO FRIENDS

FRIENDS’ REACTIONS TO COMING OUT

Base: Hesitated before telling friends (n=1137)

Base: Have already started revealing sexual orientation to friends (n=1613)

Fear that they would pull away from me OR fear of being rejected

Some friends: pulled away / shock / rift / afraid I'd hit on them

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Gave you the impression that they were looking at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear that they would not understand me

Seemed not to understand OR Did not believe you / ignored the information

Fear that they would want to change me

Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to… Q31. Did some of your friends pull away from you once they learned about your sexual orientation / gender identity? Q32. Did any of your friends have any of the following reactions?

CROP

117

A parallel reading of the reasons for hesitating and recipient reactions: workplace REASONS FOR HESITATING TO REVEAL ONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEXUAL ORIENTATION / GENDER IDENTITY IN THE WORKPLACE

REACTIONS TO COMING OUT IN THE WORKPLACE

Base: Hesitated before telling in the workplace (n=920)

Base: Have already started revealing sexual orientation at work (n=819)

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear that this could keep me from advancing in my career

Had a negative impact on your career progression + Resulted in your having your position in the company changed

Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign

Lead to your changing companies

Fear of being given fewer responsibilities

Resulted in your being given fewer responsibilities

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity toâ&#x20AC;Ś Q33. In your work environment, do you have the impression that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

CROP

118

A parallel reading of the reasons for hesitating and recipient reactions: school REASONS FOR HESITATING TO REVEAL ONE’S SEXUAL ORIENTATION / GENDER IDENTITY AT SCHOOL

REACTIONS TO COMING OUT AT SCHOOL

Base: Hesitated before telling in school (n=1129)

Base: Have already started revealing sexual orientation at school (n=981)

Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)

Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)

Fear of being rejected

Lead to your feeling isolated from the others

Fear of being selected less often for group activities

Resulted in your being chosen less often for group activities

Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to… Q34. In your school / learning environment, did you feel that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:

CROP

119

Most helpful sources of support Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Friends / acquaintances who had been through a similar process

58%

Chat support lines

Movies or TV series

35%

Physician

Websites

33%

Social worker (social assistant, special education technician, etc.)

Books

32%

Telephone support lines

Friends / acquaintances who had not been through a similar process

30%

Conferences / awareness building workshops (in schools or elsewhere)

Access to LGBTQ community resources

28%

Sexologist

Social media

28%

Bars / Meeting places / Clubs

Family

24%

By myself / Personal process

Meetings or activities organised by local or regional groups or support organisations

20%

Other

Psychologist

13%

None

2% 11%

Q14. Among the following sources of support, which ones helped you most in the process of affirming, getting used to and accepting your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

120

Most helpful sources of support Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Friends / acquaintances who had been through a similar process

Movies or TV series

Websites

Books

Friends / acquaintances who had not been through a similar process

Social media

Access to LGBTQ community resources

Family

Meetings or activities organised by local or regional groups or support organisations

(%) n=

Q14. Among the following sources of support, which ones helped you most in the process of affirming, getting used to and accepting your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

121

Most helpful sources of support (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Psychologist

Chat support lines

Telephone support lines

Physician

Social worker (social assistant, special education technician, etc.)

Conferences / awareness building workshops (in schools or elsewhere)

Sexologist

Bars / Meeting places / Clubs

(%) n=

Q14. Among the following sources of support, which ones helped you most in the process of affirming, getting used to and accepting your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

122

Greatest benefits of the support they received Base: respondents who were given support with regard to their sexual orientation (n=1793)

Understanding that I was not alone in what I was going through

59%

Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am

45%

Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves

41%

The ability to be heard without being judged

34%

Lightening my load by confiding in someone

31%

Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?

26%

Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network

26%

Having easy/quick access to the medical resources necessary to facilitate gender transition Self-acceptance / Always knew Other

3% 1% 3%

Q15. What was the greatest benefit to you of the support you received during the process of affirming, getting used to and accepting your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

123

Greatest benefits of the support they received Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1793

364

743

283

163

132

108

Understanding that I was not alone in what I was going through

Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am

Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves

The ability to be heard without being judged

Lightening my load by confiding in someone

Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?

Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network

(%) n=

Q15. What was the greatest benefit to you of the support you received during the process of affirming, getting used to and accepting your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

124

Greatest benefits of the support they received Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1793

732

567

308

110

1427

146

155

Understanding that I was not alone in what I was going through

Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am

Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves

The ability to be heard without being judged

Lightening my load by confiding in someone

Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?

Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network

(%) n=

Q15. What was the greatest benefit to you of the support you received during the process of affirming, getting used to and accepting your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

125

Greatest benefits of the support they received Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1793

378

292

Understanding that I was not alone in what I was going through

Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am

Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves

The ability to be heard without being judged

Lightening my load by confiding in someone

Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?

Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network

(%) n=

Q15. What was the greatest benefit to you of the support you received during the process of affirming, getting used to and accepting your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

126

Greatest benefits of the support they received REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1793

123

678

583

409

Understanding that I was not alone in what I was going through

Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am

Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves

The ability to be heard without being judged

Lightening my load by confiding in someone

Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?

Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network

(%) n=

Q15. What was the greatest benefit to you of the support you received during the process of affirming, getting used to and accepting your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

127

Perceived adequacy of resources Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Nonexistent

13% Highly insufficient

14%

42%

Sufficient

30% A little insufficient

Q16. Did you feel the resources available to you for help were â&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

128

Perceived adequacy of resources Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Sufficient

A little insufficient

Highly insufficient

Nonexistent

(%) n=

Q16. Did you feel the resources available to you for help were â&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

129

Perceived adequacy of resources Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Sufficient

A little insufficient

Highly insufficient

Nonexistent

(%) n=

Q16. Did you feel the resources available to you for help were â&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

130

Perceived adequacy of resources REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Sufficient

A little insufficient

Highly insufficient

Nonexistent

(%) n=

Q16. Did you feel the resources available to you for help were â&#x20AC;¦?

CROP

131

Needs in terms of resources Base: Respondents who feel resources are insufficient (n=1011)

Support organization/Resources / Visible/accessible networks in the community (school, neighborhood...)

26%

Support / Open-mindedness / Understanding / Acceptance (family / people around them / in general)

22%

Clear/accessible information on sexual/gender identities (courses at school, library, internet)

20%

Visible sexual models / Accessible mentors/LGBTQ figures

19%

Awareness raising/De-stigmatization in general (community, media) Greater visibility/accessibility of support resources/SPECIALIZED services

14% 8%

De-stigmatization/Training on sexual difference for public servants/specialized public services (health care, education etc.)

Feel less alone/a friend/someone to talk to (unspecified)

Information/Support/Acceptance of non-binary identity

Safe place / Tolerant/confidential meeting place in the locality

Other

DNK / NR / Nothing

Q17. What was missing most? What did you need more of?

CROP

132

Needs in terms of resources Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1011

203

370

181

106

Support organization/Resources / Visible/accessible networks in the community (school, neighborhood...)

Support / Open-mindedness / Understanding/ Acceptance (family / people around them / in general)

Clear/accessible information on sexual/gender identities (courses at school, library, internet)

Visible sexual models / Accessible mentors/LGBTQ figures

Awareness raising/De-stigmatization in general (community, media)

Greater visibility/accessibility of support resources/SPECIALIZED services

(%) n=

Q17. What was missing most? What did you need more of?

CROP

133

Needs in terms of resources (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1011

203

370

181

106

De-stigmatization/Training on sexual difference for public servants/specialized public services (health care, education etc.)

Feel less alone/a friend/someone to talk to (unspecified)

Information/Support/Acceptance of nonbinary identity

Safe place / Tolerant/confidential meeting place in the locality

Other

DNK / NR / Nothing

(%) n=

Q17. What was missing most? What did you need more of?

CROP

134

Needs in terms of resources (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid Trans agender or person demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1011

431

280

185

767

112

Support organization/Resources / Visible/accessible networks in the community (school, neighborhood...)

Support / Open-mindedness / Understanding / Acceptance (family / people around them / in general)

Clear/accessible information on sexual/gender identities (courses at school, library, internet)

Visible sexual models / Accessible mentors/LGBTQ figures

Awareness raising/De-stigmatization in general (community, media)

Greater visibility/accessibility of support resources/SPECIALIZED services

(%) n=

Q17. What was missing most? What did you need more of?

CROP

135

Needs in terms of resources (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid Trans agender or person demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1011

431

280

185

767

112

De-stigmatization/Training on sexual difference for public servants/specialized public services (health care, education etc.)

Feel less alone/a friend/someone to talk to (unspecified)

Information/Support/Acceptance of non-binary identity

Safe place / Tolerant/confidential meeting place in the locality

Other

DNK / NR / Nothing

(%) n=

Q17. What was missing most? What did you need more of?

CROP

136

Needs in terms of resources (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1011

372

325

238

Support organization/Resources / Visible/accessible networks in the community (school, neighborhood...)

Support / Open-mindedness / Understanding / Acceptance (family / people around them / in general)

Clear/accessible information on sexual/gender identities (courses at school, library, internet)

Visible sexual models / Accessible mentors/LGBTQ figures

Awareness raising/De-stigmatization in general (community, media)

Greater visibility/accessibility of support resources/SPECIALIZED services

(%) n=

Q17. What was missing most? What did you need more of?

CROP

137

Needs in terms of resources (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1011

372

325

238

De-stigmatization/Training on sexual difference for public servants/specialized public services (health care, education etc.)

Feel less alone/a friend/someone to talk to (unspecified)

Information/Support/Acceptance of non-binary identity

Safe place / Tolerant/confidential meeting place in the locality

Other

DNK / NR / Nothing

(%) n=

Q17. What was missing most? What did you need more of?

CROP

138

Proportion of transgender people who underwent medical treatment or intend to in the future Types of medical treatment received Base: Transgender people (n=304)

Hormone treatment

47% Intention to undergo medical treatment Base: Transgender people who did not receive any medical treatment to date (n=192)

Gender reassignment surgery 13%

No 37%

Other medical treatment 11%

63% None, no medical treatment

Yes

45%

Q8a. Have you undergone any of the following medical treatments to help you live better within your gender identity? Q8b. Do you intend to undergo any medical treatment to help you live better within your gender identity?

CROP

139

Perceived social acceptance REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

life to ideas

Perceived openness of various social groups toward sexual and gender diversity Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Canadian society in general Residents of [the respondent's province]

46%

45%

12%

43%

45%

Generation Y Canadians (millennials)

37%

Generation X Canadians

16%

Canadian Baby Boomers

4% 30%

43%

50%

81%

20%

52%

Canadians from rural areas 2%14% 9 - 10

34% 66%

Older Canadians 2%17%

Canadians from urban areas

20%

29% 83%

7-8

1-6

Q75. On a 1 to 10 scale where 1 means not at all open and 10 totally open, to what extent would you say each of the following groups are open to sexual and gender diversity?

CROP

141

Perceived openness of Canadian society to making efforts toward LGBT integration Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Perception of the rise in conservative political parties

Efforts to encourage integration

Very much inclined 17%

Worries me a lot

55%

81% Fairly inclined

65%

84% Worries me a little

29%

Not very inclined 17%

Does not worry me much

Not at all inclined

Does not worry me at all

Q77. To what extent do you feel Canadian society in general is currently inclined to make an effort to encourage integration of LGBTQ individuals? Q92. In certain countries in the West, we are currently seeing a rise in political parties with rather conservative ideologies, including all that relates to sexual minorities. To what extent does this worry you?

CROP

142

Perceived openness of Canadian society to making efforts toward LGBT integration Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Very much inclined

Fairly inclined

Not very inclined

Not at all inclined

Very much and fairly inclined

Not very and not at all inclined

(%) n=

Q77. To what extent do you feel Canadian society in general is currently inclined to make an effort to encourage integration of LGBTQ individuals?

CROP

143

Perceived openness of Canadian society to making efforts toward LGBT integration Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Very much inclined

Fairly inclined

Not very inclined

Not at all inclined

Very much and fairly inclined

Not very and not at all inclined

(%) n=

Q77. To what extent do you feel Canadian society in general is currently inclined to make an effort to encourage integration of LGBTQ individuals?

CROP

144

Perceived openness of Canadian society to making efforts toward LGBT integration Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Very much inclined

Fairly inclined

Not very inclined

Not at all inclined

Very much and fairly inclined

Not very and not at all inclined

(%) n=

Q77. To what extent do you feel Canadian society in general is currently inclined to make an effort to encourage integration of LGBTQ individuals?

CROP

145

Level of worry regarding the rise in conservative ideologies Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Worries me a lot

Worries me a little

Does not worry me much

Does not worry me at all

Worries me a lot and a little

Does not worry me much and not at all

(%) n=

Q92. In certain countries in the West, we are currently seeing a rise in political parties with rather conservative ideologies, including all that relates to sexual minorities. To what extent does this worry you?

CROP

146

Level of worry regarding the rise in conservative ideologies Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Worries me a lot

Worries me a little

Does not worry me much

Does not worry me at all

Worries me a lot and a little

Does not worry me much and not at all

(%) n=

CROP

147

Level of worry regarding the rise in conservative ideologies Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Worries me a lot

Worries me a little

Does not worry me much

Does not worry me at all

Worries me a lot and a little

Does not worry me much and not at all

(%) n=

CROP

148

Feeling of being personally integrated into Canadian society Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Not very integrated

Not at all integrated 2%

12%

44%

Fairly well integrated

Very integrated

43%

86% Very and fairly well integrated

Q80. Personally, to what extent do you feel you are integrated into Canadian society?

CROP

149

Feeling of being personally integrated into Canadian society Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Very integrated

Fairly well integrated

Not very integrated

Not at all integrated

Very and fairly well integrated

Not very and not at all integrated

(%) n=

Q80. Personally, to what extent do you feel you are integrated into Canadian society?

CROP

150

Feeling of being personally integrated into Canadian society Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Very integrated

Fairly well integrated

Not very integrated

Not at all integrated

Very and fairly well integrated

Not very and not at all integrated

(%) n=

Q80. Personally, to what extent do you feel you are integrated into Canadian society?

CROP

151

Feeling of being personally integrated into Canadian society Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Very integrated

Fairly well integrated

Not very integrated

Not at all integrated

Very and fairly well integrated

Not very and not at all integrated

(%) n=

Q80. Personally, to what extent do you feel you are integrated into Canadian society?

CROP

152

Comfort level with showing affection to one’s partner in various situations Base: Respondents who did not identify as asexual (n=1756)

Total Comfortable (Very + rather)

…when you are with LGBTQ friends

…when you are with friends who are not sexual minorities

55%

23%

…when you are in a public area (street, shopping centre, café, restaurant)

18%

…when you are at a family get-together

16%

40%

32%

31%

25% 3%3%13%

80%

14% 9% 14%

63%

26%

21%

Very comfortable

Rather comfortable

Very uncomfortable

Does not apply

12% 13%

14%

18%

49%

47%

Rather uncomfortable

Q81-Q82. When you are in a romantic relationship, do you feel comfortable showing affection to your partner …?

CROP

153

Feelings of discomfort in others regarding the appearance or behavior of transgender people Total (Often + occasionally)

Base: répondants transgenres (n=319)

…when you are at a family get-together

26%

…when you are in a public area (street, shopping centre, café, restaurant)

13%

…when you are with friends who are not sexuality based minorities

…when you are with LGBTQ friends

1% 16%

Often

44%

50%

40%

29%

Occasionally

12% 18%

70%

23%

64%

30%

14%

24%

54%

Rarely

45%

17%

Never

Q83. Do you ever feel that people around you feel uncomfortable because of your physical appearance, your way of expressing yourself or your behaviour in relation to your gender identity?

CROP

154

Feeling of having been discriminated against Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Yes

40% No 60%

Q38. Have you ever felt that you were being discriminated against because of your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

155

Feeling of having been discriminated against Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes

(%) n=

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, Cisgender person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes

(%) n=

Q38. Have you ever felt that you were being discriminated against because of your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

156

Feeling of having been discriminated against Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Yes

(%) n=

Q38. Have you ever felt that you were being discriminated against because of your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

157

Context and type of discrimination experienced Base: Respondents who were subjected to discrimination because of their sexual orientation/gender identity (n=717)

Context At the workplace / Professional environment Public space / On the street (bar, restaurant, transport, washroom, travel...)

Type of discrimination 40%

Insults / Slurs / Verbal attacks

21%

Dismissal / Denial of employment / Pressured to… Discrimination in the tasks assigned /…

13%

Rejection / Isolation / Rift / Distance

16% 11%

Denial of/slow service / Denial of lease

School / Academic environment

21%

10%

Discrimination (unspecified)

Afraid of me / Disgusted by me (hyper-…

Friends / Social/leisure activities 7%

7% Treated differently / Discomfort / Indiscreet… 6% Lack of understanding/support / Feeling bad… 5%

Public services (health care, customs, 6% administration...) Family 5% Associative activities (sports, church, volunteering...)

General prejudice/lack of understanding

Bullying / Harassment (unspecified)

On the street: shock / contempt / disapproval

Physical assault

Other

Prefer not to say No answer

6% 1% 5%

Q39. In what context did this arise and what type of discrimination were you subjected to?

CROP

158

Context and type of discrimination experienced Base: Respondents who were subjected to discrimination because of their sexual orientation/gender identity

TOTAL

(%) n=

Context At the workplace / Professional environment Public space / On the street (bar, restaurant, transport, washroom, travel...) School / Academic environment Friends / Social/leisure activities Public services (health care, customs, administration...) Family Associative activities (sports, church, volunteering...) Type of discrimination Insults / slurs / Verbal attacks Dismissal / Denial of employment / Pressured to quit Discrimination in the tasks assigned / advancement (at work, school, sports...) Rejection / Isolation / Rift / Distance Denial of/slow service / Denial of lease Discrimination (unspecified) Afraid of me / Disgusted by me (hyper-sexualization, same sex people afraid of me, influence on children) Treated differently / Discomfort / Indiscreet questions / "Friendly" advice Lack of understanding/support / Feeling bad about myself General prejudice/lack of understanding Bullying / Harassment (unspecified) On the street: shock / contempt / disapproval Physical assault Other Prefer not to say No answer

Age 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

717

134

287

125

40 13 9 7 6 5 2

2 8 23 8 2 11 0

11 9 15 8 4 7 5

39 16 11 3 11 4 1

32 18 5 15 5 9 7

45 7 6 4 7 8 8

56 12 5 8 3 2 0

21 21 16 11 10 8

31 0 2 19 1 13

30 4 5 10 5 8

17 18 11 10 13 16

18 21 6 4 9 3

20 19 13 13 11 5

23 32 29 12 10 5

6 5 4 4 4 4 6 1 5

10 21 11 7 2 3 10 3 3

10 6 10 7 4 4 8 3 9

7 4 1 5 3 2 9 1 8

14 2 0 3 9 0 4 0 8

8 8 3 0 4 3 7 0 4

1 3 4 4 3 6 4 0 2

Q39. In what context did this arise and what type of discrimination were you subjected to?

CROP

159

Context and type of discrimination experienced Base: Respondents who were subjected to discrimination because of their sexual orientation/gender identity

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

717

324

176

143

510

20*

40 13 9 7 6 5 2

51 16 9 6 5 5 2

24 6 6 10 1 5 2

23 10 8 6 16 9 2

3 19 6 4 0 2 3

43 14 9 7 4 5 2

37 5 12 6 15 5 6

19 18 7 6 20 7 5

11 10 9 4 9 8 4

21 21 16 11 10 8

23 24 22 9 11 5

21 14 7 14 1 13

18 18 2 12 16 14

29 0 0 23 0 18

23 22 18 11 9 7

11 25 7 9 10 14

20 7 10 18 23 15

63 4 2 15 0 4

6 5 4 4 4 4 6 1 5

5 4 2 3 5 4 3 0 5

6 4 7 4 2 1 6 1 8

6 9 5 9 1 1 8 1 9

27 6 4 1 1 1 29 0 0

6 4 2 3 4 4 4 0 6

11 11 11 9 4 6 10 2 3

4 14 7 6 1 1 18 1 3

29 14 9 4 1 4 22 4 0

Q39. In what context did this arise and what type of discrimination were you subjected to?

CROP

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

(%) n=

Gender identity

*Small sample size

160

Context and type of discrimination experienced Base: Respondents who were subjected to discrimination because of their sexual orientation/gender identity

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

717

231

240

188

40 13 9 7 6 5 2

35 1 13 1 0 1 4

28 19 13 10 12 5 2

42 15 9 4 7 5 3

49 9 4 10 3 5 2

21 21 16 11 10 8

14 34 34 19 0 1

27 6 10 12 9 6

21 25 19 12 13 8

20 24 9 6 9 13

6 5 4 4 4 4 6 1 5

12 9 3 4 1 1 1 0 8

3 3 4 1 4 3 9 0 3

5 4 3 7 4 5 7 1 4

8 6 4 2 5 3 4 0 8

(%) n=

Q39. In what context did this arise and what type of discrimination were you subjected to?

CROP

161

Interventions that should be reinforced to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Return of / increase in sex education classes in schools

49%

Increasing visibility of LGBTQ resources / groups (so that people who are in the process of coming out can connect to them more easily)

42%

Consciousness-building workshops in schools

41%

Better representation of LGBTQ individuals in the media

41%

Ads against homophobia / transphobia

27%

More clinics specialized in health issues specific to LGBTQ individuals

23%

Facilitating access to medical treatment for gender transition

19%

Consciousness-building workshops in companies

18%

Consciousness-building workshops in areas that deal with senior citizens

13%

Other 3%

Q90. In your opinion, what are the interventions that it would be most useful to reinforce in the future in order to encourage the integration and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals in Canadian society today?

CROP

162

Interventions that should be reinforced to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Return of / increase in sex education classes in schools

Increasing visibility of LGBTQ resources / groups (so that people who are in the process of coming out can connect to them more easily)

Consciousness-building workshops in schools

Better representation of LGBTQ individuals in the media

Ads against homophobia / transphobia

Consciousness-building workshops in companies

Consciousness-building workshops in areas that deal with senior citizens

Other

(%) n=

More clinics specialized in health issues specific to LGBTQ individuals Facilitating access to medical treatment for gender transition

CROP

163

Interventions that should be reinforced to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Return of / increase in sex education classes in schools

Increasing visibility of LGBTQ resources / groups (so that people who are in the process of coming out can connect to them more easily)

Consciousness-building workshops in schools

Better representation of LGBTQ individuals in the media

Ads against homophobia / transphobia

Consciousness-building workshops in companies

Consciousness-building workshops in areas that deal with senior citizens

Other

(%) n=

More clinics specialized in health issues specific to LGBTQ individuals Facilitating access to medical treatment for gender transition

CROP

164

Interventions that should be reinforced to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Return of / increase in sex education classes in schools

Increasing visibility of LGBTQ resources / groups (so that people who are in the process of coming out can connect to them more easily)

Consciousness-building workshops in schools

Better representation of LGBTQ individuals in the media

Ads against homophobia / transphobia

Consciousness-building workshops in companies

Consciousness-building workshops in areas that deal with senior citizens

Other

(%) n=

More clinics specialized in health issues specific to LGBTQ individuals Facilitating access to medical treatment for gender transition

CROP

165

Stereotypes that need to be changed to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

The belief that a child cannot have a balanced upbringing with LGBTQ parents

58%

The belief that it is possible to change one’s sexual orientation / gender identity with “therapy”

53%

The belief that LGBTQ people could be attracted to children

46%

The stereotypical images often associated with sexual minorities

42%

The perception among heterosexuals that their homosexual or bisexual friends of the same sex might want to “hit on them”

38%

The belief that LGBTQ individuals are breaking down social values

36%

The belief that gender is necessarily binary in nature

36%

The belief that gender is determined biologically at birth

36%

The belief that LGBTQ individuals who show affection in public are “too sexualised”

27%

The perception among heterosexuals that if they spend time with homosexual or bisexual individuals of the same sex they might also become homosexuals or bisexuals

27%

The belief that you must have undergone surgery to be a “real” trans individual Other I don't know

25% 3% 1%

Q91. In your opinion, what are the perceptions that it is important to evolve in order to encourage the integration and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals in Canadian society today?

CROP

166

Stereotypes that need to be changed to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

The belief that a child cannot have a balanced upbringing with LGBTQ parents

The belief that it is possible to change one’s sexual orientation / gender identity with “therapy”

The belief that LGBTQ people could be attracted to children

The stereotypical images often associated with sexual minorities

The belief that gender is necessarily binary in nature

The belief that gender is determined biologically at birth

The belief that LGBTQ individuals who show affection in public are “too sexualised”

The perception among heterosexuals that if they spend time with homosexual or bisexual individuals of the same sex they might also become homosexuals or bisexuals

3 1

5 0

2 1

3 0

2 0

5 2

2 2

(%) n=

The perception among heterosexuals that their homosexual or bisexual friends of the same sex might want to “hit on them” The belief that LGBTQ individuals are breaking down social values

The belief that you must have undergone surgery to be a real” trans individual Other NSP/PR

Q91. In your opinion, what are the perceptions that it is important to evolve in order to encourage the integration and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals in Canadian society today?

CROP

167

Stereotypes that need to be changed to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

36 36

32 32

35 32

50 61

34 59

33 32

38 66

77 71

80 61

3 1

2 1

1 0

8 0

3 0

2 1

5 0

4 0

5 0

(%) n=

The belief that a child cannot have a balanced upbringing with LGBTQ parents The belief that it is possible to change one’s sexual orientation / gender identity with “therapy” The belief that LGBTQ people could be attracted to children The stereotypical images often associated with sexual minorities The perception among heterosexuals that their homosexual or bisexual friends of the same sex might want to “hit on them”

The belief that LGBTQ individuals are breaking down social values The belief that gender is necessarily binary in nature The belief that gender is determined biologically at birth The belief that LGBTQ individuals who show affection in public are “too sexualised” The perception among heterosexuals that if they spend time with homosexual or bisexual individuals of the same sex they might also become homosexuals or bisexuals The belief that you must have undergone surgery to be a “real” trans individual Other NSP/PR

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Q91. In your opinion, what are the perceptions that it is important to evolve in order to encourage the integration and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals in Canadian society today?

CROP

168

Stereotypes that need to be changed to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gay

Lesbian

1897

400

302

The belief that a child cannot have a balanced upbringing with LGBTQ parents

The belief that it is possible to change one’s sexual orientation / gender identity with “therapy”

The belief that LGBTQ people could be attracted to children

The stereotypical images often associated with sexual minorities

The perception among heterosexuals that their homosexual or bisexual friends of the same sex might want to “hit on them”

The belief that LGBTQ individuals are breaking down social values

The belief that gender is necessarily binary in nature

The belief that gender is determined biologically at birth

The belief that LGBTQ individuals who show affection in public are “too sexualised”

The perception among heterosexuals that if they spend time with homosexual or bisexual individuals of the same sex they might also become homosexuals or bisexuals

The belief that you must have undergone surgery to be a “real” trans individual

Other

NSP/PR

(%) n=

Q91. In your opinion, what are the perceptions that it is important to evolve in order to encourage the integration and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals in Canadian society today?

CROP

169

Stereotypes that need to be changed to promote the wellbeing and integration of LGBT people in Canadian society Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

The belief that a child cannot have a balanced upbringing with LGBTQ parents

The belief that it is possible to change one’s sexual orientation / gender identity with “therapy”

The belief that LGBTQ people could be attracted to children

The stereotypical images often associated with sexual minorities The perception among heterosexuals that their homosexual or bisexual friends of the same sex might want to “hit on them” The belief that LGBTQ individuals are breaking down social values

The belief that gender is necessarily binary in nature

The belief that gender is determined biologically at birth

The belief that LGBTQ individuals who show affection in public are “too sexualised” The perception among heterosexuals that if they spend time with homosexual or bisexual individuals of the same sex they might also become homosexuals or bisexuals The belief that you must have undergone surgery to be a “real” trans individual

Other

NSP/PR

(%) n=

Q91. In your opinion, what are the perceptions that it is important to evolve in order to encourage the integration and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals in Canadian society today?

CROP

170

Perception of LGBT representation in Canadian media Quality of LGBT representation in Canadian media

Suggested improvements Base: Respondents who think that LGBT communities are poorly represented in the media (n=1750)

Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Very poorly

Having less stereotypical representations of LGBTQ individuals

Very well

69%

Seeing a greater diversity in types of LGBTQ individuals (e.g., ethnic minorities, seniors, etc.)

7% 10%

66%

Seeing more diverse models of romantic relationships

61%

Seeing more diversity when it comes to gender identity

Rather poorly

39% 44% Rather well

54%

Seeing more bisexuals

44%

Seeing more trans individuals

43%

Seeing more lesbians Seeing more gay men NSP / Pas de commentaires

32% 27%

Q78. Do you find that LGBTQ individuals are well represented in Canadian media (TV, film)? Q79. What could be improved in this representation?

CROP

171

Perception of LGBT representation in Canadian media Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Very well

Rather well

Rather poorly

Very poorly

Very and rather well

Very and rather poorly

(%) n=

Q78. Do you find that LGBTQ individuals are well represented in Canadian media (TV, film)?

CROP

172

Perception of LGBT representation in Canadian media Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Very well

Rather well

Rather poorly

Very poorly

Very and rather well

Very and rather poorly

(%) n=

Q78. Do you find that LGBTQ individuals are well represented in Canadian media (TV, film)?

CROP

173

Perception of LGBT representation in Canadian media Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Very well

Rather well

Rather poorly

Very poorly

Very and rather well

Very and rather poorly

(%) n=

Q78. Do you find that LGBTQ individuals are well represented in Canadian media (TV, film)?

CROP

174

Feeling of integration into the LGBT environment REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

life to ideas

Feeling of belonging to the LGBT movement Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

No, not at all Yes, a lot

7% 24%

No, not really

Total (A lot and a little) 63%

30%

Total (Not really and not at all) 37%

39%

Yes, a little

Q72. Do you feel you belong to the LGBTQ community?

CROP

176

Feeling of belonging to the LGBT movement Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes, a lot

Yes, a little

No, not really

No, not at all

A lot + a little

Not really + not at all

(%) n=

Q72. Do you feel you belong to the LGBTQ community?

CROP

177

Feeling of belonging to the LGBT movement Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes, a lot

Yes, a little

No, not really

No, not at all

A lot + a little

Not really + not at all

(%) n=

Q72. Do you feel you belong to the LGBTQ community?

CROP

178

Feeling of belonging to the LGBT movement Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Yes, a lot

Yes, a little

No, not really

No, not at all

A lot + a little

Not really + not at all

(%) n=

Q72. Do you feel you belong to the LGBTQ community?

CROP

179

Ability of LGBT movements to represent the values of all members Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Total (Very + rather well) Ability to representâ&#x20AC;Ś

The values and needs of LGBTQ individuals overall

19%

Your personal values and needs

17%

Very well

62%

59%

81%

76%

Rather well

Q70. To what extent would you say current LGBTQ movements and groups representâ&#x20AC;Ś

CROP

180

Ability of LGBT movements to represent the values of all members Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Very well

Rather well

Very well

Rather well

(%) n=

Your personal values and needs

The values and needs of LGBTQ individuals overall

Q70. To what extent would you say current LGBTQ movements and groups representâ&#x20AC;Ś

CROP

181

Ability of LGBT movements to represent the values of all members Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Very well

Rather well

Very well

Rather well

(%) n=

Your personal values and needs

The values and needs of LGBTQ individuals overall

Q70. To what extent would you say current LGBTQ movements and groups representâ&#x20AC;Ś

CROP

182

Ability of LGBT movements to represent the values of all members Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1897

400

302

Very well

Rather well

Very + rather well

Very+ rather poorly

Very well

Rather well

Very + rather well

Very+ rather poorly

(%) n=

Your personal values and needs

The values and needs of LGBTQ individuals overall

Q70. To what extent would you say current LGBTQ movements and groups representâ&#x20AC;Ś

CROP

183

Ability of LGBT movements to represent the values of all members Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Very well

Rather well

Very well

Rather well

(%) n=

Your personal values and needs

The values and needs of LGBTQ individuals overall

Q70. To what extent would you say current LGBTQ movements and groups representâ&#x20AC;Ś

CROP

184

Suggestions on how to improve LGBT movementsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; representation of the values of most members Base: Respondents who think that LGBT movements and groups do not fully represent their values and needs (n=1614)

Be more united / Include other identities than LG (trans, bisexual, asexual, queer) More ethnic, rural, senior, political, professional (police) inclusion

19% 16%

Be more democratic / Diverse spokespeople (other than white gay men / trans people)

10%

Avoid stereotypes (image not based on sexuality/partying / ordinary people)/Put more emphasis on normality than difference

Greater accessibility/More communication with LGBTQ members (email, local branch)

More visibility/awareness among the general public (media, activities, etc.)

Educate children on gender/sexual diversity

They're doing fine / Keep up the good work

Provide support (practical/emotional/spiritual) with how to come out/sex change Inform/Educate the general public on the difference between gender identity/sexual orientation Create contact opportunities between the general public and LGBTQ people outside of stereotypical events (e.g. parade) Awareness raising among LGBTQ on gender identities/sexual orientations other than L-G

Fight for better laws (accessibility to health care / services / opportunities)

Cannot represent us all

Avoid a negative approach in defending our rights (aggressiveness, self-pity, more positive slant, success stories) in communications

Other

My sexuality is my business / did not come out yet / Don't need representation

Don't know / No answer / Nothing

2% 2% 1%

1% 1% 4% 28%

Q71. What could be done to improve the way in which current LGBTQ movements and groups represent your personal values and needs and those of LGBTQ individuals overall?

CROP

185

Age

TOTAL

(%)

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1614

329

653

252

159

109

112

Be more united / Include other identities than L-G (trans, bisexual, asexual, queer)

More ethnic, rural, senior, political, professional (police) inclusion

16 10

8 10

20 10

15 12

10 3

19 12

9 7 3

6 6 5

10 10 4

10 9 3

12 4 5

12 10 7

7 5 1

3 2 2 2

0 6 3 3

1 2 3 3

2 2 3 2

0 2 1 5

4 6 9 3

5 1 1 1

1 0 4 28

0 6 10 20

1 1 4 24

0 0 4 28

1 0 3 28

0 0 3 27

1 0 5 32

Be more democratic / Diverse spokespeople (other than white gay men / trans people) Avoid stereotypes (image not based on sexuality/partying / ordinary people)/Put more emphasis on normality than difference Greater accessibility/More communication with LGBTQ members (email, local branch) More visibility/awareness among the general public (media, activities, etc.) Fight for better laws (accessibility to health care / services / opportunities) Avoid a negative approach in defending our rights (aggressiveness, self-pity, more positive slant, success stories) in communications My sexuality is my business / did not come out yet / Don't need representation Educate children on gender/sexual diversity They're doing fine / Keep up the good work Provide support (practical/emotional/spiritual) with how to come out/sex change Inform/Educate the general public on the difference between gender identity/sexual orientation Awareness raising among LGBTQ on gender identities/sexual orientations other than L-G Create contact opportunities between the general public and LGBTQ people outside of stereotypical events (e.g. parade) Cannot represent us all More support / accessibility / meeting places for LGBTQ youth Other Don't know / No answer / Nothing

Q71. What could be done to improve the way in which current LGBTQ movements and groups represent your personal values and needs and those of LGBTQ individuals overall?

CROP

186

Sexual orientation

Gender identity Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1614

640

516

276

107

1285

124

145

More ethnic, rural, senior, political, professional (police) inclusion

19 16

19 21

17 8

20 13

20 6

19 16

15 20

24 19

33 27

Be more democratic / Diverse spokespeople (other than white gay men / trans people)

9 7 3

11 6 2

7 6 6

9 7 0

3 8 0

9 6 3

6 12 0

20 3 0

7 3 0

They're doing fine / Keep up the good work

3 2 2

4 3 3

2 2 1

3 2 1

1 1 0

2 2 2

14 3 4

7 1 4

1 5 0

Provide support (practical/emotional/spiritual) with how to come out/sex change

1 0 4 28

1 0 4 25

0 0 4 32

0 2 6 31

0 0 2 57

1 0 4 30

3 1 3 20

0 3 7 15

0 2 21 8

TOTAL

(%) n=

Be more united / Include other identities than L-G (trans, bisexual, asexual, queer)

Avoid stereotypes (image not based on sexuality/partying / ordinary people)/Put more emphasis on normality than difference Greater accessibility/More communication with LGBTQ members (email, local branch) More visibility/awareness among the general public (media, activities, etc.) My sexuality is my business / did not come out yet / Don't need representation Avoid a negative approach in defending our rights (aggressiveness, self-pity, more positive slant, success stories) in communications Fight for better laws (accessibility to health care / services / opportunities) Educate children on gender/sexual diversity

Inform/Educate the general public on the difference between gender identity/sexual orientation Awareness raising among LGBTQ on gender identities/sexual orientations other than L-G Create contact opportunities between the general public and LGBTQ people outside of stereotypical events (e.g.parade) Cannot represent us all More support / accessibility / meeting places for LGBTQ youth

Other

Don't know / No answer / Nothing Q71. What could be done to improve the way in which current LGBTQ movements and groups represent your personal values and needs and those of LGBTQ individuals overall?

CROP

187

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1614

113

581

535

385

Be more united / Include other identities than L-G (trans, bisexual, asexual, queer)

More ethnic, rural, senior, political, professional (police) inclusion

16 10

7 2

11 9

20 15

17 7

9 7 3

17 2 0

5 12 5

8 5 3

12 7 3

3 2 2 2 2 1

1 1 1 6 5 1

2 4 2 2 2 2

3 1 1 3 1 2

4 3 5 1 1 1

1 0 4 28

4 0 3 35

0 0 8 26

1 0 2 25

0 1 5 33

(%) n=

Be more democratic / Diverse spokespeople (other than white gay men / trans people) Avoid stereotypes (image not based on sexuality/partying / ordinary people)/Put more emphasis on normality than difference Greater accessibility/More communication with LGBTQ members (email, local branch) More visibility/awareness among the general public (media, activities, etc.) Fight for better laws (accessibility to health care / services / opportunities) Avoid a negative approach in defending our rights (aggressiveness, self-pity, more positive slant, success stories) in communications My sexuality is my business / did not come out yet / Don't need representation Educate children on gender/sexual diversity They're doing fine / Keep up the good work Provide support (practical/emotional/spiritual) with how to come out/sex change Inform/Educate the general public on the difference between gender identity/sexual orientation Awareness raising among LGBTQ on gender identities/sexual orientations other than L-G Create contact opportunities between the general public and LGBTQ people outside of stereotypical events (e.g.parade) Cannot represent us all More support / accessibility / meeting places for LGBTQ youth Other Don't know / No answer / Nothing

Q71. What could be done to improve the way in which current LGBTQ movements and groups represent your personal values and needs and those of LGBTQ individuals overall?

CROP

188

Perceived existence of stereotypes among LGBT communities Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

22%

Yes, a lot

40%

Total Yes 78% 38% Yes, a little

Q73. Do you feel some LGBTQ groups stereotype other LGBTQ groups?

CROP

189

Perceived existence of stereotypes among LGBT communities Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes, a lot

Yes, a little

Total yes

(%) n=

Q73. Do you feel some LGBTQ groups stereotype other LGBTQ groups?

CROP

190

Perceived existence of stereotypes among LGBT communities Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes, a lot

Yes, a little

Total yes

(%) n=

Q73. Do you feel some LGBTQ groups stereotype other LGBTQ groups?

CROP

191

Perceived existence of stereotypes among LGBT communities Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Yes, a lot

Yes, a little

Total yes

(%) n=

Q73. Do you feel some LGBTQ groups stereotype other LGBTQ groups?

CROP

192

Perceived stereotypes within the LGBT community Base: Respondent who think that some LGBT groups stereotype other LGBT groups (n=1458)

Lesbians are masculine / Butch/Dyke/Lipstick / Are scary/radical feminists

18%

Gays are effeminate / Twinks/bears/leather/bitch/fags

16%

There's no such thing as bisexual/pansexual/asexual: confused/not in tune with their sexuality / Closetâ&#x20AC;Ś

13%

All gay men are white, young & handsome / Prejudice based on ethnic origin/age/religion/income

13%

Misconception / Non-recognition / Contempt toward trans/non-binary people Mutual gay-lesbian hostility / G-L antagonism toward Queer / Homonormativity

12% 10%

Trans people are not "real" men/women / All trans people are Drag Queens/sex workers / Trans people are flaky/fragile

All gay/trans/LGBTQ people are excessive (sex, drugs, STDs, alcohol, partying)

Bisexual/Pansexual people are obsessed with sex / would have sex with anyone / Unfaithful

Bi-phobia / Prejudice against bisexual/pansexual/non-binary people (unspecified)

Usual stereotypes about gays/lesbians/trans people... (unspecified)

All LGBTQ people have great bodies / Cult of the body / Artificial people

Asexual people are afraid of sex / are prudes / will end up alone

The list is too long / All the stereotypes found in the general population

U-haul phenomenon for lesbians (move in together right away)

Conflicts / Stereotypes / labels for every type of LGBTQ (unspecified) LGBTQ people are flamboyant / flashy (appearance & behaviour)

Other I don't know / No answer

11% 15%

Q74. What stereotypes are there within the LGBTQ community?

CROP

193

Perceived stereotypes within the LGBT community Base: Respondent who think that some LGBT groups stereotype other LGBT groups

TOTAL

(%)

Age 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1458

278

610

233

144

Gays are effeminate / Twinks/bears/leather/bitch/fags

18 16

18 15

17 13

14 14

20 13

17 21

22 19

There's no such thing as bisexual/pansexual/asexual: confused/not in tune with their sexuality / Closet homosexuals / just looking for attention

All gay men are white, young & handsome / Prejudice based on ethnic origin/age/religion/income

Incomprehension / Non-recognition / Contempt toward trans/non-binary people

LGBTQ people are flamboyant / flashy (appearance & behaviour)

12 10 7 7 7 6

15 4 4 2 1 7

14 8 3 3 6 9

13 12 10 13 8 6

11 20 11 9 10 8

4 6 5 17 10 4

12 6 4 1 5 3

Trans people are not "real" men/women / All trans people are Drag Queens/sex workers / Trans people are flaky/fragile

All gay/trans/LGBTQ people are excessive (sex, drugs, STDs, alcohol, partying)

Bisexual/Pansexual people are obsessed with sex / would have sex with anyone / Unfaithful Bi-phobia / Prejudice against bisexual/pansexual/non-binary people (unspecified)

5 3 1 1 11 15

4 3 5 1 13 8

6 4 3 1 6 14

6 2 1 2 7 11

5 3 0 0 8 12

1 3 0 0 22 5

5 2 0 0 12 24

Lesbians are masculine / Butch/Dyke/Lipstick / Are scary/radical feminists

Mutual gay-lesbian hostility / G-L antagonism toward Queer / Homonormativity All LGBTQ people have great bodies / Cult of the body / Artificial people The list is too long / All the stereotypes found in the general population Conflicts / Stereotypes / labels for every type of LGBTQ (unspecified)

Usual stereotypes about gays/lesbians/trans people... (unspecified) Asexual people are afraid of sex / are prudes / will end up alone U-haul phenomenon for lesbians (move in together right away) Other I don't know / No answer Q74. What stereotypes are there within the LGBTQ community?

CROP

194

Perceived stereotypes within the LGBT community Base: Respondent who think that some LGBT groups stereotype other LGBT groups

Sexual orientation

Gender identity Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demigender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

Binary Trans person

1458

594

466

242

1158

116

134

18 16

22 23

13 8

20 7

7 6

20 17

7 10

14 7

12 6

All LGBTQ people have great bodies / Cult of the body / Artificial people

12 10 7

12 10 10

7 10 2

15 9 3

34 10 6

9 9 7

29 17 5

34 17 2

36 2 1

The list is too long / All the stereotypes found in the general population

Conflicts / Stereotypes / labels for every type of LGBTQ (unspecified)

LGBTQ people are flamboyant / flashy (appearance & behaviour)

Trans people are not "real" men/women / All trans people are Drag Queens/sex workers / Trans people are flaky/fragile

All gay/trans/LGBTQ people are excessive (sex, drugs, STDs, alcohol, partying)

Bisexual/Pansexual people are obsessed with sex / would have sex with anyone / Unfaithful Bi-phobia / Prejudice against bisexual/pansexual/non-binary people (unspecified)

5 3 1 1 11 15

2 4 0 1 13 13

12 1 1 1 8 24

7 2 1 4 8 6

7 1 13 0 9 12

5 3 1 1 11 16

5 1 1 0 11 11

11 2 4 1 4 3

2 1 5 24 5 11

TOTAL

(%) n=

Lesbians are masculine / Butch/Dyke/Lipstick / Are scary/radical feminists Gays are effeminate / Twinks/bears/leather/bitch/fags There's no such thing as bisexual/pansexual/asexual: confused/not in tune with their sexuality / Closet homosexuals / just looking for attention All gay men are white, young & handsome / Prejudice based on ethnic origin/age/religion/income Incomprehension / Non-recognition / Contempt toward trans/non-binary people Mutual gay-lesbian hostility / G-L antagonism toward Queer / Homonormativity

CROP

195

Perceived stereotypes within the LGBT community Base: Respondent who think that some LGBT groups stereotype other LGBT groups

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1458

105

497

485

371

18 16

10 6

12 15

21 23

21 12

There's no such thing as bisexual/pansexual/asexual: confused/not in tune with their sexuality / Closet homosexuals / just looking for attention All gay men are white, young & handsome / Prejudice based on ethnic origin/age/religion/income

Incomprehension / Non-recognition / Contempt toward trans/non-binary people

LGBTQ people are flamboyant / flashy (appearance & behaviour)

12 10 7 7 7 6

31 3 8 13 2 4

13 12 7 2 8 9

8 11 7 11 6 5

11 8 6 5 8 4

Trans people are not "real" men/women / All trans people are Drag Queens/sex workers / Trans people are flaky/fragile

All gay/trans/LGBTQ people are excessive (sex, drugs, STDs, alcohol, partying)

Bisexual/Pansexual people are obsessed with sex / would have sex with anyone / Unfaithful Bi-phobia / Prejudice against bisexual/pansexual/non-binary people (unspecified)

5 3 1 1 11 15

1 1 1 5 6 21

7 3 1 1 16 9

5 2 1 0 12 13

4 3 1 1 8 19

(%) n=

Lesbians are masculine / Butch/Dyke/Lipstick / Are scary/radical feminists Gays are effeminate / Twinks/bears/leather/bitch/fags

CROP

196

Impact of sexual orientation or gender identity on personal wellbeing and on certain life choices REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

life to ideas

Ability to live well with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation/ gender identity Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Ability to live well with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation / gender identity

Perceived level of difficulty in life due to sexual orientation / gender identity

Rather poorly Very poorly

A lot more difficult

Neither more or less difficult

2% 8%

17%

30%

47% Rather well

42%

Very well

A lot less difficult

37%

9% 8%

A little more difficult

A little less difficult

Q85. Generally speaking, would you say that you live very well, rather well, rather poorly or very poorly with your sexual orientation/gender identity? Q87. Do you feel that overall, your life will be or will have been more difficult, less difficult or neither more nor less difficult than that of someone who is not part of a sexual minority?

CROP

198

Ability to live well with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation/ gender identity Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Very well

Rather well

A lot more difficult

A little more difficult

Neither more or less difficult

(%) n=

Ability to live well with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation / gender identity

Perceived level of difficulty in life due to sexual orientation / gender identity

CROP

199

Ability to live well with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation/ gender identity Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Very well

Rather well

A lot more difficult

A little more difficult

Neither more or less difficult

(%) n=

Ability to live well with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation / gender identity

Perceived level of difficulty in life due to sexual orientation / gender identity

CROP

200

Ability to live well with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation/ gender identity Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Very well

Rather well

A lot more difficult

A little more difficult

Neither more or less difficult

(%) n=

Ability to live well with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation / gender identity

Perceived level of difficulty in life due to sexual orientation / gender identity

CROP

201

Impact of sexual orientation / gender identity on quality of life Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Your intimate relationships

28%

Your mental health

22%

Your physical health

18%

Your family life 13%

30%

25%

23%

25%

23%

21%

15% 5%

26%

45%

12% 2%

Total (very + rather positive)

Total (very + rather negative)

58%

19%

47%

32%

41%

14%

34%

21% 7%

38%

28%

Your career

9% 18%

57%

11%5%

27%

16%

Your financial progression in life

8% 18%

57%

12%5%

26%

18%

Very positive impact

Rather positive impact

No impact

Rather negative impact

Very negative impact Q86. Do you feel that your sexual orientation / gender identity has had a very positive, rather positive, rather negative, very negative or no impact on the following aspects of your life:

CROP

202

Impact of sexual orientation / gender identity on the place of residence Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Yes, I’ve changed regions or chosen a region because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I would hesitate before changing regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I’ve changed neighborhoods or chosen a neighborhood because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I would hesitate before changing neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

15%

12%

10%

Yes, I would like to change regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

Yes, I’ve changed countries because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

Yes, I would like to change neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation No my sexual orientation does not have any influence on where I live

Total Yes 37%

63%

Q40. Does or could your sexual orientation / gender identity have an impact on your choices about where to live?

CROP

203

Impact of sexual orientation / gender identity on the place of residence Base: Total respondents

COMMUNITY SIZE TOTAL

1 million+ inhabitants

100,000 to 1 million inhabitants

10,000 to 99,999 inhabitants

Less than 10,000 inhabitants

1897

958

571

191

177

Yes, I’ve changed countries because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

Yes, I would like to change regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

No my sexual orientation does not have any influence on where I live

Total yes

(%) n=

Yes, I would like to change neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I would hesitate before changing neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I would hesitate before changing regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

Q40. Does or could your sexual orientation / gender identity have an impact on your choices about where to live?

CROP

204

Impact of sexual orientation / gender identity on the place of residence Base: Total respondents

AGE TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

(%) n=

Yes, I’ve changed regions or chosen a region because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I’ve changed neighborhoods or chosen a neighborhood because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I’ve changed countries because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I would like to change regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I would like to change neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I would hesitate before changing neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation Yes, I would hesitate before changing regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation No my sexual orientation does not have any influence on where I live Total yes

Q40. Does or could your sexual orientation / gender identity have an impact on your choices about where to live?

CROP

205

Impact of sexual orientation / gender identity on the place of residence Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

(%) n=

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Q40. Does or could your sexual orientation / gender identity have an impact on your choices about where to live?

CROP

206

Impact of sexual orientation / gender identity on the place of residence Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Yes, I would like to change regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

Yes, I would like to change neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

Yes, I would hesitate before changing neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

Yes, I would hesitate before changing regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation

No my sexual orientation does not have any influence on where I live

Total yes

(%) n=

Q40. Does or could your sexual orientation / gender identity have an impact on your choices about where to live?

CROP

207

Experiencing negative or depressive feelings in connection with the sexual orientation / gender identity Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Yes, that has happened to me a little in the past

36% Yes in the past 68%

Yes, that happened to me a lot in the past

Yes, I currently feel a bit like that

33%

Total Yes 81% 19% Yes currently 28%

Yes, I feel that a lot, currently

11%

19%

Q84. Do you ever or have you ever had feelings of confusion, loneliness, isolation and discouragement related to your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

208

Experiencing negative or depressive feelings in connection with the sexual orientation / gender identity Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes, that has happened to me a little in the past

Yes, that happened to me a lot in the past

Yes, I currently feel a bit like that

Yes, I feel that a lot, currently

Yes, in the past

Yes, currently

Total yes (currently or in the past)

(%) n=

Q84. Do you ever or have you ever had feelings of confusion, loneliness, isolation and discouragement related to your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

209

Experiencing negative or depressive feelings in connection with the sexual orientation / gender identity Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, Cisgender person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes, that has happened to me a little in the past

Yes, that happened to me a lot in the past

Yes, I currently feel a bit like that

Yes, I feel that a lot, currently

Yes, in the past

Yes, currently

Total yes (currently or in the past)

(%) n=

Q84. Do you ever or have you ever had feelings of confusion, loneliness, isolation and discouragement related to your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

210

Experiencing negative or depressive feelings in connection with the sexual orientation / gender identity Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Yes, that has happened to me a little in the past

Yes, that happened to me a lot in the past

Yes, I currently feel a bit like that

Yes, I feel that a lot, currently

Yes, in the past

Yes, currently

Total yes (currently or in the past)

(%) n=

Q84. Do you ever or have you ever had feelings of confusion, loneliness, isolation and discouragement related to your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

211

The main challenges LGBT people face Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

11% 7% 6% 6% 6%

Loneliness / Ending up old and alone

Interactions/Lack of understanding of public services (health professionals,… 2% Body-related issues – Access to medication/treatment/surgery (cost &… 2% Acceptance by the partner (mainly asexual)

Bisexuals: finding sexual fulfillment without being judged (partner, society…

Issues within the LGBTQ community (stereotypes, lack of empathy, Bi/A-…

Mental health problems / Lack of mental health-related medical resources

Worries about gay aging (loneliness / prejudice in senior home)

Being different in a rural environment/my region (fewer LGBTQ/Prejudice)

Problems coming out (family / work / friends)/Accepting oneself

Other

Building a family / Having children / Difficulties faced by children of gay parents

DNK / NR

4% 1%

No particular challenge: 53% Q88. In your opinion, what are the main challenges or difficulties that you currently have to face or will have to face in the future because of your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

212

The main challenges LGBT people face Base: Total respondents

TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

6 6

10 7

8 5

6 13

8 4

6 6

4 1

5 5 5 3 3

10 0 10 1 0

9 0 6 2 1

8 1 6 7 2

6 3 4 7 2

2 5 3 3 1

0 11 4 0 5

2 1

4 3

1 3

3 1

4 0

1 0

1 1 1 4 1 53

0 2 0 6 0 40

2 2 0 3 1 55

2 3 1 4 2 46

1 1 1 6 1 43

0 0 1 3 3 59

0 0 1 5 0 62

(%) n=

Coming out constantly/Daily discrimination/Dealing with prejudice Hard to form committed romantic relationships with LGBTQ (smaller pool, fewer opportunities to meet someone / superficial hookups) Acceptance / Respect / Feeling Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m understood/believed / Not always having to explain Prejudice at work / Reject by coworkers / Impact on career Afraid for my safety/physical health (bullying / traveling abroad / STDs / surgery-related risks) Family acceptance/support Worries about gay aging (loneliness / prejudice in senior home) Problems coming out (family / work / friends)/Accepting oneself Building a family / Having children / Difficulties faced by children of gay parents Loneliness / Ending up old and alone Interactions/Lack of understanding of public services (health professionals, administration, police etc.) Body-related issues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Access to medication/treatment/surgery (cost & wait) Acceptance by the partner (mainly asexual) Bisexuals: finding sexual fulfillment without being judged (partner, society etc.)/ Being viewed as a sexual object / deviant Issues within the LGBTQ community (stereotypes, lack of empathy, Bi/A-erasure) Mental health problems / Lack of mental health-related medical resources Being different in a rural environment/my region (fewer LGBTQ/Prejudice) Other DNK / NR No particular challenge

AGE

Q88. In your opinion, what are the main challenges or difficulties that you currently have to face or will have to face in the future because of your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

213

The main challenges LGBT people face Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

6 6

5 5

5 4

10 13

6 2

5 3

11 28

13 18

16 4

5 5 5 3 3

4 7 2 4 4

6 2 10 1 1

6 1 5 4 1

8 0 17 1 1

4 5 4 3 3

9 2 10 0 6

9 1 9 3 1

2 1 8 21 0

2 1

1 0

0 1

5 2

6 8

0 1

24 3

2 0

2 1

1 1 1 4 1 53

1 1 1 4 0 55

1 1 0 4 3 57

5 6 0 5 0 38

1 1 0 7 0 47

1 1 1 4 1 58

1 6 0 9 1 14

2 5 0 5 0 29

20 10 0 2 0 30

(%) n=

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demigender

Binary Trans person

TOTAL

Q88. In your opinion, what are the main challenges or difficulties that you currently have to face or will have to face in the future because of your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

214

The main challenges LGBT people face Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

6 6 6 5 5 5 3 3 2 2 1

3 8 2 3 9 1 7 2 0 0 1

4 6 3 3 5 7 5 4 1 1 1

6 6 7 4 5 6 3 1 4 2 0

9 5 8 7 3 3 2 4 2 3 2

1 1 1 4 1 53

4 3 3 1 0 51

2 1 1 3 0 53

1 1 1 5 2 53

1 2 0 6 0 53

(%) n=

Acceptance by the partner (mainly asexual) Bisexuals: finding sexual fulfillment without being judged (partner, society etc.)/ Being viewed as a sexual object / deviant Issues within the LGBTQ community (stereotypes, lack of empathy, Bi/A-erasure) Mental health problems / Lack of mental health-related medical resources Being different in a rural environment/my region (fewer LGBTQ/Prejudice) Other DNK / NR No particular challenge

Q88. In your opinion, what are the main challenges or difficulties that you currently have to face or will have to face in the future because of your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

215

Perceived advantages or possibilities Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Made me more tolerant and open-minded

Helped me to become more confident/fulfilled / to accept myself

Feeling of belonging to a community

Meeting people who are different/interesting/open-minded (partner, friends, at work)

Fulfilling romantic/sexual relationships /More options

Various work/studies-related advantages 2% Practical benefits (no risk of pregnancy, no children, more money/freedom, no risk of STDs)

Legal benefits as a member of a "minority" group

Improved my creativity/selfexpression/personality

Other

DNK/NR

Gave me the tools to help others 2%

No particular advantage or possibilities: 73% Q89. Does your sexual orientation / gender identity bring with it particular possibilities or advantages that are or could be useful or beneficial in your life?

CROP

216

The life realities of LGBT people compared to heterosexual cisgender individuals (when applicable) REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

life to ideas

Happiness, sources of entertainment, social activities and community involvement REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

life to ideas

Feeling of happiness Base: Total respondents

AVERAGE SCORE LGBT 3.6

HETERO CISGENDER 3.7

48% 41% 29%

28% 18%

9% 4%

16%

1- Very unhappy

LGBT (n=1897)

5- Very happy

Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Q69. On a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means very unhappy and 5 very happy, to what extent to you consider yourself to be happy?

CROP

219

Feeling of happiness Base : Total respondents

TOTAL

Feeling of happiness (median)

15-17 Y/O

18-24 Y/O

25-34 Y/O

55+ Y/O

LGBT

HETERO CIS.

LGBT

HETERO CIS.

LGBT

HETERO CIS.

LGBT

HETERO CIS.

LGBT

HETERO CIS.

LGBT

HETERO CIS.

LGBT

1897

800

380

198

779

296

177

122

139

207

126

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.0

3.6

3.3

3.6

3.7

3.9

3.8

TOTAL LGBT

Gender identity Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.2

3.3

3.7

3.2

2.9

3.2

(%) Feeling of happiness (median)

45-54 Y/O

HETERO CIS.

Sexual orientation

35-44 Y/O

Q69. On a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means very unhappy and 5 very happy, to what extent to you consider yourself to be happy?

CROP

220

Main leisure activities (1/2) Base: Total respondents

74% 67%

66% 61%

53%

54%

61% 53%

57%

46%

44% 39%

41% 37%

41% 40%

39% 38%

36% 34%

33% 22%

Spending time Watching TV with friends

Listening to Surfing the web music

LGBT (n=1897)

Reading

Cooking

Dining out (restaurants)

Travelling (vacation or weekend)

Going to the Having friends Going to the movies or family over museum, for a meal/ theaters or dining in shows

Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Q54. What are the main activities you do in your leisure time?

CROP

221

Main leisure activities (2/2) Base: Total respondents

35% 29%

29%

34% 27%

27% 20%

24%22%

12%

Outdoor activities

Shopping

Some other Playing video artistic activity games (painting, drawing, singing)

LGBT (n=1897)

22% 16%

18%18%

19% 13%

16%

18% 13%

7% Gardening

Playing music

Working out at the gym

Going to bars / Practicing sports Home renovation clubs / construction

Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Q54. What are the main activities you do in your leisure time?

CROP

222

Going out to places where LGBT people hang out Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

Regularly

10%

More and more often

Less and less often

28%

38% Occasionally

Rarely

Never

28%

39%

23%

Neither more nor less

I've never been

47%

19%

Q59. How often do you go out to places where people with the same sexual orientation / gender identity as you tend to hang out (gay village, bars, restaurants, clubs that are mainly patronized by LGBTQ individuals)? Q60. Do you go to this type of placeâ&#x20AC;Ś ?

CROP

223

Going out to places where LGBT people hang out Base : Total respondents (n=1897)

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Regularly

Occasionally

…more and more often

…less and less often

…neither more nor less

…I've never been

(%) n=

Frequency of visit to places where LGBT people hang out

Go to these types of places…

CROP

224

Going out to places where LGBT people hang out Base : Total respondents (n=1897)

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1897

400

302

Regularly

Occasionally

…more and more often

…less and less often

…neither more nor less

…I've never been

(%) n=

Frequency of visit to places where LGBT people hang out

Go to these types of places…

CROP

225

Going out to places where LGBT people hang out Base : Total respondents (n=1897)

AGE TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Regularly

Occasionally

…more and more often

…less and less often

…neither more nor less

…I've never been

(%) n=

Frequency of visit to places where LGBT people hang out

Go to these types of places…

CROP

226

Composition of the circle of friends

Base: Transgender respondents (n=319)

…heterosexual people whose gender identity is the same as that whichthey were assigned at birth

…trans individuals or people with the same gender identity as yourself

…LGBTQ individuals with different sexual orientations / gender identities

...a good mix of people from all three of these categories

31%

Base: Non-heterosexual LGBT respondents (n=1874)

…heterosexual people

…people with the same sexual orientation as you

…LGBTQ individuals with different sexual orientations / gender identities

22%

43%

...a good mix of people from all three of these categories

32%

13%

48%

Q57a-b. Is your circle of friends comprised mainly of…?

CROP

227

Composition of the circle of friends Base : Total respondents LGBT (n=1897 ) / Hetero cisgender respondents (n=800)

14%

Exclusively of people in your age group

Exclusively of people who are older

Exclusively of people who are younger

Of people in your age group and people who are older Of people in your age group and people who are younger Of people in your age group, people who are older and people who are younger

17% 2% 2% 3% 2% 11% 15%

9% 6% 62% 59%

Q58. Is your circle of friends comprisedâ&#x20AC;Ś?

CROP

228

Social involvement Base: Total respondents LGBT (n=1897 ) / Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Volunteer work

Financial donations 62%

62%

60%

55% 45% 40%

38%

Yes

LGBT

Hetero cisgender

Yes

38%

LGBT

Hetero cisgender

Q61. Do you volunteer time to any causes? Q63. Do you support any causes by donating money to charity organisations?

CROP

229

Social involvement as a volunteer Base : Total respondents LGBT (n=1897 )

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes

(%) n=

Volunteer time

AGE TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes

(%) n=

Volunteer time

Q61. Do you volunteer time to any causes?

CROP

230

Causes involved in as a volunteer Base: Respondents who volunteer time for a cause

38%

35% 30% 25%

23%

24%

22%

18%

17% 12%

19%

18% 13%

13%

10%

9% 6%

LGBTQ rights Organisations Organisations Politicised aimed at that support movements helping people research, around social in difficulty disease justice prevention and assistance for the sick

LGBT (n=855)

Environment

Animal protection

12%

Organisations Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights Professional in the arts associations

11%

Nationwide Religious programmes organisations that fight against poverty

Hetero cisgender (n=330)

Q62. What types of causes do you volunteer time for?

CROP

231

Financially supported causes Base: Respondents who gave money to a cause

54%

44% 39%

41% 35% 24% 25%

24% 19% 15% 5%

17% 12%

17% 7%

20% 16%

15%16%

10% 5%

1% Organisations Organisations LGBTQ rights that support aimed at research, helping people disease in difficulty prevention and assistance for the sick

Animal protection

LGBT (n=909)

Environment

Politicised International aid Organisations Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights Nationwide Religious movements and in the arts programmes organisations around social development that fight justice programmes against poverty

Hetero cisgender (n=461)

Q64. What types of causes do you support financially?

CROP

232

Romantic and family relationships REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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Age at the first sexual encounter Base: Respondents who are already sexually active

AVERAGE AGE LGBT 18.1 YEARS OLD

HETERO CISGENDER 19.1 YEARS OLD

47%

36% 29%

29%

32%

Less than 15 years old

Between 15 and 17 years old

LGBT (n=1448)

Between 18 and 24 years old

25 or over

Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Q42. How old were you when you first had sex?

CROP

234

Type of partner at the first sexual encounter Base: Total respondents (n=1897)

TOTAL

Gay

Lesbian

Bisexual man

Bisexual woman

Trans man

Trans woman

Trans, non-binary or Genderfluid

1897

400

302

109

446

172

With a man

With a woman

Trans / Non-binary / Genderfluid person

Other

I have never had sexual relations

(%) n=

Q41. The first time you had sexual relations with someone, was itâ&#x20AC;Ś ?

CROP

235

Proportion of respondents who are currently in a long-term romantic relationship Base: Total respondents

68%

51%

49%

32%

Yes LGBT (n=1897)

No Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Q43. Are you currently in a long-term romantic/affective relationship?

CROP

236

Proportion of respondents who are currently in a long-term romantic relationship Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes

(%) n=

Currently in a romantic relationship

AGE TOTAL

15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes

(%) n=

Currently in a romantic relationship

Q43. Are you currently in a long-term romantic/affective relationship?

CROP

237

Proportion of respondents who are currently in a long-term romantic relationship Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1897

400

302

Yes

(%) n=

Currently in a romantic relationship

Q43. Are you currently in a long-term romantic/affective relationship?

CROP

238

Proportion of respondents who are in an open romantic relationship Base : Respondents who are currently in a long-term romantic relationship

96%

76%

24% 4% Yes

LGBT (n=927)

Hetero cisgender (n=506)

% recalculated based on TOTAL sample: LGBT population: 12% Heterosexual cisgender population: 3%

Q50. Would you qualify your current romantic/affective relationship as an open relationship?

CROP

239

Proportion of respondents who are in an open romantic relationship Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes

Not in a long-term romantic relationsh.

(%) n=

Currently in an open romantic relationship

AGE TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes

Not in a long-term romantic relationsh.

(%) n=

Currently in an open romantic relationship

Q50. Would you qualify your current romantic/affective relationship as an open relationship?

CROP

240

Proportion of respondents who are in an open romantic relationship Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1897

400

302

Yes

Not in a long-term romantic relationsh.

(%) n=

Currently in an open romantic relationship

Q50. Would you qualify your current romantic/affective relationship as an open relationship?

CROP

241

Type of desired relationship Base: Respondent who are not currently in a romantic relationship

47%

34%

33% 27%

25% 15%

14% 5%

…a long-term romantic/affective …a happy, fulfilling romantic life relationship without focussing on the long term LGBT (n=880)

…sexual experiences and adventures

None of these choices

Hetero cisgender (n=294)

Q45. Currently, are you looking for… ?

CROP

242

Type of desired relationship Base : Respondent who are not currently in a romantic relationship (n=880)

Currently looking for...

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.*

Cisgender

880

374

302

156

701

…a long-term romantic/affective relationship

…a happy, fulfilling romantic life without focussing on the long term

…sexual experiences and adventures

None of these choices

(%) n=

Currently looking for...

AGE TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

880

247

356

…a long-term romantic/affective relationship

…a happy, fulfilling romantic life without focussing on the long term

…sexual experiences and adventures

None of these choices

(%) n=

*This question was not asked of asexual respondents Q45. Currently, are you looking for…?

CROP

243

Proportion of respondents who are currently married or wish to marry someday Marital status

Desire to marry

Base: respondents who are currently in a romantic relationship

Base: Respondents who are not married and are looking for a committed relationship

65%

63%

53% 39%

38%

32%

37%

35%

23% 14%

Yes

LGBT (n=927)

Hetero cisgender (n=506)

Yes

No LGBT (n=1475)

Maybe

Hetero cisgender (n=433)

% of respondents who are married or wish to marry recalculated based on TOTAL sample: LGBT population (n=1897): 42% Heterosexual cisgender population (n=800): 67% Q44. Are you married? Q47. Would you like to be married someday?

CROP

244

Proportion of respondents who are currently married or wish to marry someday Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Are married or wish to marry some day

Are not married and do not wish to marry

(%) n=

TOTAL

(%)

AGE 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Are married or wish to marry some day

Are not married and do not wish to marry

Q44. Are you married? Q47. Would you like to be married someday?

CROP

245

Proportion of respondents who are currently married or wish to marry someday Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1897

400

302

Are married or wish to marry some day

Are not married and do not wish to marry

(%) n=

Q44. Are you married? Q47. Would you like to be married someday?

CROP

246

Proportion of respondents who have children or wish to have children someday Children

Wish to have children

Base: Total respondents

Base : Respondents with no children

52% 79% 38% 54%

36% 29%

46%

26%

19% 21%

Yes LGBT (n=1897)

No Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Yes

No LGBT (n=1661)

Maybe

Hetero cisgender (n=470)

% of respondents who have/wish to have children recalculated based on TOTAL sample: LGBT population (n=1897): 36% Heterosexual cisgender population (n=800): 72% Q48. Do you have children? Q49. Would you like to have children someday?

CROP

247

Proportion of respondents who have children or wish to have children someday Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Have children or wish to have children

Have no children and do not wish to have any

(%) n=

TOTAL

(%)

AGE 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Have children or wish to have children

Have no children and do not wish to have any

Q48. Do you have children? Q49. Would you like to have children someday?

CROP

248

Proportion of respondents who have children or wish to have children someday Base : Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1897

400

302

Have children or wish to have children

Have no children and do not wish to have any

(%) n=

Q48. Do you have children? Q49. Would you like to have children someday?

CROP

249

Level of difficulty experienced in the current romantic relationship Base: Respondents currently in a long-term romantic relationship

Total (very & rather) easy LGBT: 84% Total (very & rather) easy Hetero cisgender: 83% 55% 46%

38%

Total (very & rather) difficult LGBT: 16% Total (very & rather) difficult Hetero cisgender: 17% 27%

14%

15%

2% Very easy

Rather easy

LGBT (n=927)

Rather difficult

Very difficult

Hetero cisgender (n=506)

Q51. Is your current romantic/affective relationship easy or difficult ?

CROP

250

Level of difficulty experienced in the current romantic relationship Base: Respondents currently in a long-term romantic relationship, n=927

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.*

Cisgender

927

392

321

158

765

24*

Very easy

Rather easy

Difficult (rather + very)

(%) n=

AGE TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

927

110

370

190

106

Very easy

Rather easy

Difficult (rather + very)

(%) n=

Q51. Is your current romantic/affective relationship easy or difficult ?

CROP

*N.B.: Small sample size, results to be interpreted with caution 251

Proportion of respondents who were a victim of abuse from a romantic partner Base: Total respondents

68% 58%

34% 26%

Yes

LGBT (n=1897)

I have never had a romantic partner

Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Q52. Have you ever been a victim of abuse, whether physical or psychological, from a romantic partner?

CROP

252

Proportion of respondents who were a victim of abuse from a romantic partner Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes

I have never had a romantic partner

(%) n=

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Binary Trans Cisgender person

Non-bin.: Non-binary genderfluid, Trans agender or person demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes

I have never had a romantic partner

(%) n=

Q52. Have you ever been a victim of abuse, whether physical or psychological, from a romantic partner?

CROP

253

Proportion of respondents who were a victim of abuse from a romantic partner Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL

Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Yes

I have never had a romantic partner

(%) n=

Q52. Have you ever been a victim of abuse, whether physical or psychological, from a romantic partner?

CROP

254

Professional life and consumption behaviours REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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Type of worker Base: rĂŠpondants qui ont un emploi

87%

83%

17%

Salaried

LGBT (n=1250)

13%

Independent consultant / self-employed

Hetero cisgender (n=523)

Q65. Are you a salaried or a self-employed worker?

CROP

256

Field of work Base: Salaried workers

51%

49%

Public sector

LGBT (n=1050)

51%

49%

Private sector

Hetero cisgender (n=458)

Q66. Do you work in the public or private sector?

CROP

257

Field of work Base: Salaried workers

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1050

286

186

Public sector

Private sector

(%) n=

Q66. Do you work in the public or private sector?

CROP

258

Field of work Base: Salaried workers

20%

13% 11%

10%

9% 6%

7% 7%

Finance and insurance

Health and social services

Education

IT (Information technology)

LGBT (n=1250)

Retail

Arts and leisure Vehicles and sector transportation

Sales and marketing

7% 5%

Management Hotels and and restaurant sector administration

Hetero cisgender (n=523)

Q67. What field do you work in?

CROP

259

Desired field of work after completion of studies Base: Respondents currently studying

23% 21%

13%

7% 5%

12%

6% 4%

11% 6% 4%

4% 0%

Health and social services

Education

Management Arts and leisure Legal services and sector administration

LGBT (n=954)

Sciences, engineering

IT (Information technology)

Finance and Hairdressing, Vehicles and insurance aesthetics, body transportation care

Hetero cisgender (n=260)

Q68. Which field would you like to work in after finishing your studies?

CROP

260

Biggest types of expenses Base: LGBT respondents (n=1897)

Only a few minor variances with hetero cisgender respondents on these spending categories

76%

45% 38%

Food

35%

31%

27%

24%

20%

LGBT

Travel (vacation or weekend)

38%

44%

Buying clothes, shoes and clothing related accessories

35%

42%

Buying alcohol (beer, wine, spirits))

27%

22%

Having friends or family over for a meal / dining in

24%

18%

Going to the museum, theaters or shows

20%

14%

18%

17%

Dining out (at Travel Buying Books, Buying alcohol Having friends Going to the Beauty care or Home restaurants) (vacation or clothes, shoes movies, music (beer, wine, or family over museum, products (hair renovation / weekend) and clothing spirits) for a meal / theaters or or body care) construction related dining in shows accessorie

Q55. Which of the following spending categories take up the largest proportion of your budget (excluding expenses related to your lodging)?

CROP

261

Dress style Base: Total respondents

47% 39% 35% 27% 21% 17%

My dress style is very My dress style is a little bit I have a fairly classic dress My dress style is my own, much inspired by fashion inspired by fashion trends style with little to do with fashion trends trends LGBT (n=1897)

Other

Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Q56. Which of the following statements best describes your attitude when it comes to style?

CROP

262

Dress style Base : Total respondents (n=1897)

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

My dress style is very much inspired by fashion trends

My dress style is a little bit inspired by fashion trends

I have a fairly classic dress style My dress style is my own, with little to do with fashion trends Other

(%) n=

TOTAL

(%)

AGE 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

My dress style is very much inspired by fashion trends

My dress style is a little bit inspired by fashion trends

I have a fairly classic dress style My dress style is my own, with little to do with fashion trends Other

Q56. Which of the following statements best describes your attitude when it comes to style?

CROP

263

Bullying and high-risk behaviours REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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Proportion of respondents who have experienced bullying Base: Total respondents

Total “bullied” LGBT: 75% Total “bullied” Hetero cisgender: 55%

46%

45%

42% 38% 31%

29%

31%

25%

10%

Yes, linked to my sexual orientation / gender identity

Yes, linked to my appearance

Yes, linked to my way of Yes, linked to something behaving or expressing else myself

LGBT (n=1897)

No, never

Hetero cisgender (n=800)

Q35. Have you ever been a victim of bullying, threats or hurtful or unkind comments?

CROP

265

Proportion of respondents who have experienced bullying Base: Total respondents

Age TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

Yes, linked to my sexual orientation / gender identity

Yes, linked to my appearance

Yes, linked to my way of behaving or expressing myself

Yes, linked to something else

No, never

Total yes

(%) n=

Q35. Have you ever been a victim of bullying, threats or hurtful or unkind comments?

CROP

266

Proportion of respondents who have experienced bullying Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

TOTAL

Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

Yes, linked to my sexual orientation / gender identity

Yes, linked to my appearance

Yes, linked to my way of behaving or expressing myself

Yes, linked to something else

No, never

Total yes

(%) n=

Q35. Have you ever been a victim of bullying, threats or hurtful or unkind comments?

CROP

267

Proportion of respondents who have experienced bullying Base: Total respondents

Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay

Lesbian

1897

400

302

Yes, linked to my sexual orientation / gender identity

Yes, linked to my appearance

Yes, linked to my way of behaving or expressing myself

Yes, linked to something else

No, Never

Total yes

(%) n=

Q35. Have you ever been a victim of bullying, threats or hurtful or unkind comments?

CROP

268

Proportion of respondents who have experienced bullying Base: Total respondents

REGION TOTAL Atlantic

Quebec

Ontario

West

1897

131

720

610

436

Yes, linked to my sexual orientation / gender identity

Yes, linked to my appearance

Yes, linked to my way of behaving or expressing myself

Yes, linked to something else

No, never

Total yes

(%) n=

Q35. Have you ever been a victim of bullying, threats or hurtful or unkind comments?

CROP

269

Environment where bullying was experienced in connection with sexual orientation/gender identity Base: Respondents who were a victim of bullying linked to their sexual orientation/gender identity (n=781)

62%

60%

33%

31%

20%

17%

14%

11%

1% Public places

School environment

Work environment

Within my family

Within the LGBTQ community

Among my In health care Within circle of friends establishments associations

During Online/on social administrative media processes

2% Other

Q36. In what types of environments did you find yourself being a victim of bullying, threats or hurtful or unkind comments linked to your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

270

Environment where bullying was experienced for a reason other than sexual orientation or gender identity Base: Respondents who were a victim of bullying

70% 64%

42%

28%

28% 26%

26% 24%

21%20%

16% 10%

7% 6%

6% 6%

5% 6%

Within associations

During administrative processes

Other

nd School environment

Public places

Within my family

Work environment

LGBT (n=1300)

Among my circle of friends

Within the LGBTQ community

In health care establishments

Hetero cisgender (n=417)

Q37. In what types of environments did you find yourself being a victim of bullying, threats or hurtful or unkind comments linked to other things than your sexual orientation / gender identity?

CROP

271

Proportion of respondents with high-risk behaviours Base : Total respondents (LGBT n=1897, Hetero cisgender n=800)

…consumed alcohol excessively and repetitively

…had unprotected sex with people that you know very little or not at all

49%

LGBT 59%

52%

58%

Total yes HETERO CISGENDER 42%

38%

41%

Total yes LGBT 61%

HETERO CISGENDER 48%

39%

32% 32% 27%

11%

9% 3% 3%

7% 1%

Yes, I have in Yes, it happens, Yes, it happens, the past regularly occasionally

LGBT*

Hetero cisgender

No, Never

Yes, I have in Yes, it happens, Yes, it happens, the past regularly occasionally

LGBT

No, Never

Hetero cisgender

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Proportion of respondents with high-risk behaviours Base : Total respondents (LGBT n=1897, Hetero cisgender n=800)

…consumers “hard” drugs (e.g., cocaine, heroine, amphetamines, LSD)

…consumed “soft” drugs (e.g., cannabis, ecstasy) 66%

89%

Total yes HETERO CISGENDER 34%

LGBT 59%

31%

Total yes LGBT 26%

41%

HETERO CISGENDER 11%

74%

27% 20%

20%

11% 4%

Yes, I have in Yes, it happens, Yes, it happens, the past regularly occasionally

LGBT

Hetero cisgender

1% 1% No, Never

Yes, I have in Yes, it happens, Yes, it happens, the past regularly occasionally

LGBT

No, Never

Hetero cisgender

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Proportion of respondents with high-risk behaviours Base : Total respondents (n=1897)

Sexual orientation TOTAL

Gender identity Non-bin.: Binary Trans Non-binary genderfluid, person Trans person agender or demi-gender

Homo.

Bi.

Pan.

Asex.

Cisgender

1897

766

623

314

116

1526

147

157

…had unprotected sex with people that you know very little or not at all

…consumed alcohol excessively and repetitively

…consumed “soft” drugs (e.g., cannabis, ecstasy)

…consumers “hard” drugs (e.g., cocaine, heroine, amphetamines, LSD)

(% total yes) n=

AGE TOTAL 15-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

1897

380

779

296

177

139

126

…had unprotected sex with people that you know very little or not at all

…consumed alcohol excessively and repetitively

…consumed “soft” drugs (e.g., cannabis, ecstasy)

…consumers “hard” drugs (e.g., cocaine, heroine, amphetamines, LSD)

(% total yes) n=

*Question not asked of asexual respondents Q53. Do you or have you ever…?

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Sociocultural values of the LGBT population REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY

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Sociocultural values that characterize the LGBT population more than the Canadian population Openness toward others and in terms of social norms

Work is not as important in their daily lives, but a greater desire to do work that is useful and allows them to feel fulfilled

FLEXIBLE DEFINITION OF FAMILY (203) CULTURAL FUSION (150)

REPRIORITIZING OF WORK (143) FULFILLMENT AT WORK (125)

A desire for self-expression and creativity in their daily lives

Pursuit of personal happiness

PERSONAL CREATIVITY (136)

HAPPINESS OVER DUTY (133)

Ecological and social awareness SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (125) ECOLOGICAL LIFESTYLE (125)

Legend: Differences vs. the Canadian population average are expressed as indices: 100 represents the average score given to the value by the Canadian population CROP

A willingness and a feeling of being able to cope with the world today and the way it keeps on changing, and of seizing any opportunities it may present ADAPTABILITY (113) Very strong vs the Canadian population average Strong vs. the Canadian population average Weak vs. the Canadian population average Very weak vs. the Canadian population average 276

Sociocultural values that characterize the LGBT population less than the Canadian population

A greater feeling of connection to society and the world around them (less social disconnect than in the general population)

ANOMIE / SOCIAL DISCONNECT (79)

Less interest in health and body image EFFORTS FOR HEALTH (68) IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL BEAUTY (60)

Greater financial flexibility, i.e. a greater tendency to spend the money they earn rather than save it.

SAVING ON PRINCIPLE (78)

The family does not hold as much sway in their daily lives and decisions PRIMACY OF THE FAMILY (51)

Un moins grand intérêt pour l’aspect utilitaire des choses. PRIMAUTE DE L'UTILITE (88) Legend: Differences vs. the Canadian population average are expressed as indices: 100 represents the average score given to the value by the Canadian population CROP

Very strong vs the Canadian population average Strong vs. the Canadian population average Weak vs. the Canadian population average Very weak vs. the Canadian population average 277

Sociocultural values that equally characterize the LGBT population and the general population

An equal penchant for hedonism among the LGBT population and the general population

A similar attraction to innovation & and consumption among both the LGBT community and the general population

INTENSITY AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES/HYPERRATIONALITY

EARLY ADOPTION PURSUIT OF NOVELTY GADGET ZEAL OSTENTATIOUS CONSUMPTION JOY OF CONSUMPTION

A similar desire to hone their critical skills, mostly in the area of consumption

They give as much importance to their appearance as the average Canadian

Equal proportions of people in both populations have a hard time finding meaning in their lives

CONCERN FOR APPEARANCE

AIMLESSNESS

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In a nutshell: main value axes that distinguish the LGBT population as a whole Strong desire of personal fulfillment Creativity, openness Pursuit of authenticity Social and ecological awareness Adaptability, in tune with society Disengagement vis-a-vis traditional family values

As a result, people who are generally more likely to: â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy the pleasures of life, are hedonistic, display a certain form of carefreeness, give great importance to their well-being, sometimes to the detriment of obligations, and are receptive to any type of approach that incarnates their philosophy of life (e.g. humorous, carefree, positive)

â&#x20AC;˘ Put great stock in the notions of respecting and understanding oneself and others (on a global scale and in life in general) and expect others to approach them in the same spirit â&#x20AC;˘ Like to live and progress with the times, and are more apt to think outside the box, particularly when they are in solution-finding mode CROP

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Distinctive sociocultural values based on sexual orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the big picture (1/2) TOTAL LGBT

GAY

LESBIAN

BISEXUAL

PANSEXUAL

ASEXUAL

203 150

205 139

216 161

181 139

230 197

168 174

FULFILLMENT AT WORK

143 125

152 116

148

157 118

170 143

78 113

PERSONAL CREATIVITY

136

141

145

223

HAPPINESS OVER DUTY INTENSITY AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES/HYPERRATIONALITY

133

140

195

138

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

ECOLOGICAL LIFESTYLE

125 125

143

205 168

150 -

150 64

ADAPTABILITY

113

119

110

113

FLEXIBLE DEFINITION OF FAMILY CULTURAL FUSION REPRIORITIZING OF WORK

Legend: Differences vs. the Canadian population average are expressed as indices: 100 represents the average score given to the value by the Canadian population CROP

Very strong vs the Canadian population average Strong vs. the Canadian population average Weak vs. the Canadian population average Very weak vs. the Canadian population average 281

Distinctive sociocultural values based on sexual orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the big picture (2/2) TOTAL LGBT

GAY

LESBIAN

BISEXUAL

PANSEXUAL

ASEXUAL

UTILITARIAN CONSUMERISM

119

ANOMIE / SOCIAL DISCONNECT AIMLESSNESS

79 -

55 -

74 65

138

114 -

124 169

SAVING ON PRINCIPLE

EFFORTS FOR HEALTH CONCERN FOR APPEARANCE

68 60 -

76 67 -

76 47 68

68 67 68

36 53 72

76 73 128

PRIMACY OF THE FAMILY

114 142

121 -

75 -

69 89 46 62 89

115

83 89 83 82 118

112 115 50 149

IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL BEAUTY

DISCRIMINATING CONSUMERISM ETHICAL CONSUMERISM JOY OF CONSUMPTION PURSUIT OF NOVELTY OSTENTATIOUS CONSUMPTION

EARLY ADOPTION GADGET ZEAL

Legend: Differences vs. the Canadian population average are expressed as indices: 100 represents the average score given to the value by the Canadian population CROP

Very strong vs the Canadian population average Strong vs. the Canadian population average Weak vs. the Canadian population average Very weak vs. the Canadian population average 282

In a nutshell: main value axes that distinguish the GAY population Strong desire of personal fulfillment… While a little less focused on pleasure than some other LGBT groups

Creativity, openness

Pursuit of authenticity Ecological awareness… But no particular social bend unlike other LGBT groups

Adaptability, in tune with society … GAYS form the LGBT group that rates the highest on the social connectivity indicator

Disengagement vis-a-vis traditional family values

Colour code: Similar to the LGBT population as a whole Slightly different from the LGBT population as a whole Very different from the LGBT population as a whole

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In a nutshell: main value axes that distinguish the LESBIAN population Extremely characterized by their social awareness, their need to feel useful, to contributeâ&#x20AC;Ś LESBIANS are the LGBT group that scores highest on this indicator

Strong desire of personal fulfillment Creativity, openness Pursuit of authenticity Adaptability, in tune with society AND a greater ability to give meaning to their lives (vs. the average population and the other LGBT groups)

Disengagement vis-a-vis traditional family values

Colour code: Similar to the LGBT population as a whole

Very strategic consumers (more focused on usefulness and ethics than pleasure)â&#x20AC;Ś LESBIANS are more characterized on this aspect than the average population and several LGBT groups CROP

Slightly different from the LGBT population as a whole Very different from the LGBT population as a whole

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In a nutshell: main value axes that distinguish the BISEXUAL population Strong desire of personal fulfillment Creativity, openness

Pursuit of authenticity Adaptabilityâ&#x20AC;Ś BUT some difficulty giving meaning to their lives Not distinctive from the average population in terms of social and ecological awareness, unlike most of the other LGBT groups Disengagement vis-a-vis traditional family valuesâ&#x20AC;Ś but not as strong as the other LGBT groups

Colour code: Similar to the LGBT population as a whole Slightly different from the LGBT population as a whole Very different from the LGBT population as a whole

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In a nutshell: main value axes that distinguish the PANSEXUAL population Very strong desire of personal fulfillment PANSEXUALS are one of the LGBT groups that score highest on this indicator

Great creativity and openness PANSEXUALS are one of the LGBT groups that score highest on these traits

Pursuit of authenticity Social awareness… But not especially ecological, unlike some of the other LGBT groups

A certain feeling of social disconnect… unlike gays and lesbians Colour code:

Disengagement vis-a-vis traditional family values Consumers who are more strategic than hedonistic, but who won’t resist the lure of certain gadgets CROP

Similar to the LGBT population as a whole Slightly different from the LGBT population as a whole Very different from the LGBT population as a whole

286

In a nutshell: main value axes that distinguish the ASEXUAL population

Desire of personal fulfillment BUT strong desire of fulfillment through work (vs. average population and other LGBT groups)

Openness BUT little creativity Social awareness BUT low ecological awareness Feeling of social disconnect AND great difficulty finding meaning in life Disengagement vis-a-vis traditional family values A certain concern for appearance and a desire to enjoy the pleasures of consumption

Colour code: Similar to the LGBT population as a whole Slightly different from the LGBT population as a whole

(perhaps from a need to belong or a form of release?) Very different from the LGBT population as a whole

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Distinctive sociocultural values based on gender identity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the big picture (1/2)

CISGENDER

BINARY TRANS PERSON

NON-BINARY TRANS PERSON

NON-BINARY: GENDERFLUID / AGENDER / DEMI-GENDER

203 150

200 145

192 174

246 184

243 221

FULFILLMENT AT WORK

143 125

139 123

130 136

170 138

178 161

PERSONAL CREATIVITY

136

132

145

223

209

HAPPINESS OVER DUTY INTENSITY AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES/HYPERRATIONALITY

133

125

190

170

173

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ECOLOGICAL LIFESTYLE

125 125

132

140 -

135 -

305 -

ADAPTABILITY

113

115

FLEXIBLE DEFINITION OF FAMILY CULTURAL FUSION REPRIORITIZING OF WORK

TOTAL LGBT

Legend: Differences vs. the Canadian population average are expressed as indices: 100 represents the average score given to the value by the Canadian population CROP

Very strong vs the Canadian population average Strong vs. the Canadian population average Weak vs. the Canadian population average Very weak vs. the Canadian population average 289

Distinctive sociocultural values based on gender identity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the big picture (2/2)

CISGENDER

BINARY TRANS PERSON

NON-BINARY TRANS PERSON

NON-BINARY: GENDERFLUID / AGENDER / DEMI-GENDER

ANOMIE / SOCIAL DISCONNECT AIMLESSNESS

79 -

74 -

177

117 165

127

SAVING ON PRINCIPLE

EFFORTS FOR HEALTH IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL BEAUTY CONCERN FOR APPEARANCE

68 60 -

72 60 -

68 63 128

28 43 68

24 33 28

PRIMACY OF THE FAMILY

DISCRIMINATING CONSUMERISM ETHICAL CONSUMERISM

123 123

119

JOY OF CONSUMPTION PURSUIT OF NOVELTY OSTENTATIOUS CONSUMPTION EARLY ADOPTION GADGET ZEAL

131 74 111

73 62 58 47 115

44 74 46 50 129

TOTAL LGBT

UTILITARIAN CONSUMERISM

Legend: Differences vs. the Canadian population average are expressed as indices: 100 represents the average score given to the value by the Canadian population CROP

Very strong vs the Canadian population average Strong vs. the Canadian population average Weak vs. the Canadian population average Very weak vs. the Canadian population average 290

In a nutshell: main value axes that distinguish TRANSGENDER and/or NON-BINARY individuals Very strong desire of personal fulfillment Most particularly among non-binary individuals

Extremely creative, openness Most particularly among non-binary individuals

Social awarenessâ&#x20AC;Ś

Traits specific to binary transgender individuals:

Some concern for appearance and a desire to enjoy the pleasures of consumption (perhaps from a need to belong or a form of release?)

But not especially ecological, unlike cisgender LGBT people

Traits specific to non-binary individuals

Great difficulty finding meaning in life

Pursuit of authenticity and little focus on pleasure in consumption, although a certain attraction to gadgets

Most particularly among transgender individuals

Disengagement vis-a-vis traditional family values Colour code: Similar to the LGBT population as a whole Slightly different from the LGBT population as a whole Very different from the LGBT population as a whole

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Distinctive sociocultural values among age groups within the LGBT population â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the big picture (1/2) TOTAL LGBT

15-17 y/o

18-24 y/o

25-34 y/o

35-54 y/o

55+ y/o

CAN POP.

LGBT

CAN POP.

LGBT

CAN POP.

LGBT

CAN POP.

LGBT

CAN POP.

LGBT

203 150

43 -

224 171

129

186 161

113

208 176

224 145

184 129

FULFILLMENT AT WORK

143 125

135 82

134

61 -

122 129

148 129

143 125

152 120

PERSONAL CREATIVITY

136

132

218

155

177

127

159

HAPPINESS OVER DUTY INTENSITY AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCESS/HYPERRATIONALITY

133

115

185

140

175

128

165

123

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ECOLOGICAL LIFESTYLE

125 125

55 39

160 75

125 -

145 -

132

129

164

ADAPTABILITY

113

110

119

110

131

FLEXIBLE DEFINITION OF FAMILY CULTURAL FUSION REPRIORITIZING OF WORK

Legend: Differences vs. the Canadian population average are expressed as indices: 100 represents the average score given to the value by the Canadian population CROP

Very strong vs the Canadian population average Strong vs. the Canadian population average Weak vs. the Canadian population average Very weak vs. the Canadian population average 293

Distinctive sociocultural values among age groups within the LGBT population â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the big picture (2/2) 15-17 y/o

TOTAL LGBT

18-24 y/o

25-34 y/o

35-54 y/o

55+ y/o

CAN POP.

LGBT

CAN POP.

LGBT

CAN POP.

LGBT

CAN POP.

LGBT

CAN POP.

LGBT

UTILITARIAN CONSUMERISM

121

ANOMIE / SOCIAL DISCONNECT AIMLESSNESS

79 -

112 150

136 135

117 169

114 127

123

64 -

81 -

60 -

SAVING ON PRINCIPLE

119

120

115

EFFORTS FOR HEALTH

117 136

48 43 80

120

60 53

CONCERN FOR APPEARANCE

68 60 -

80 57 -

72 50 76

PRIMACY OF THE FAMILY

58 116

74 132

126

112 -

127 128 167 115 144

77 50 127

119 111 154 118 125

112 133 127

113 119 142 135 116

124 115

90 54 -

81 79 54 68 78

81 54 71 -

IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL BEAUTY

DISCRIMINATING CONSUMERISM ETHICAL CONSUMERISM JOY OF CONSUMPTION PURSUIT OF NOVELTY OSTENTATIOUS CONSUMPTION EARLY ADOPTION GADGET ZEAL Legend: Differences vs. the Canadian population average are expressed as indices: 100 represents the average score given to the value by the Canadian population CROP

Very strong vs the Canadian population average Strong vs. the Canadian population average Weak vs. the Canadian population average Very weak vs. the Canadian population average 294

In a nutshell: main value axes that distinguish the various age groups within the LGBT population Characterizes all LGBT age groups:

Great desire for personal fulfillment

++ Disengagement from work among 25+ y/o LGBT ++ Desire to enjoy the pleasures of life among the youngest LGBT (under 35 y/o)

Openness

Characterizes all LGBT age groups, although this trait tends to lose intensity the older the get (as much among LGBT as in the general population)

Pursuit of authenticity

Characterizes all LGBT age groups, but more particularly the youngest cohort (15-17 y/o) and the oldest (55+ y/o)

Social and ecological awareness

Characterizes all LGBT age groups, but awareness is more social than ecological for the younger groups (under 35 y/o) and more ecological than social for the older groups (35+ y/o)

Disengagement vis-a-vis traditional family values

Characterizes all LGBT age groups, but stronger among the youngest

Creativity

Adaptability, in tune with society

Trait that is specific to LGBT individuals under 35 y/o This trait is also more prevalent among the youngest groups of the general population, but not as strong as among young LGBT groups) Trait that is specific to LGBT individuals 35+ y/o Conversely: the youngest LGBT members (most particularly 15-24 y/o) tend to find it hard to find meaning in life, even more than the youngest groups in the general population.

Some variations in attitudes toward consumption

The oldest LGBT segments are less focused on the pleasures of consumption and have less of a tendency to pursue social validation through consumption (as in the general population) The youngest segments are a little more attracted to consumption (mostly 18-24 y/o), but not as much as the youngest groups in the general population

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