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
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KEY FINDINGS
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COMMENTS ON INCIDENCE RATES AND ON SOME CORRELATIONS BETWEEN AGE, GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION
27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE OF ONE’S SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND/OR GENDER IDENTITY
34
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
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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 Roy’s network of LGBT partners as well as personal contacts of CROP employees; Posting of the survey on the Fondation’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
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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
23
107
137
19
52
42
18-24 y/o
779
76
212
316
33
81
61
25-34 y/o
296
16
155
61
6
44
14
35-44 y/o
177
5
104
35
7
20
6
45-54 y/o
139
6
79
30
4
14
6
55+ y/o
126
5
63
31
6
6
15
TOTAL
1897
131
720
610
75
217
144
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Methodology
REGION TOTAL
Atlantic
Quebec
Ontario
Prairies
Alberta
British Columbia
Homosexual
766
45
394
177
28
67
55
Bisexual
623
49
155
261
31
71
56
Pansexual
314
29
114
98
9
48
16
Asexual
116
6
29
47
5
17
12
Binary Trans
147
10
52
48
3
26
8
Non-binary Trans
157
13
37
58
4
30
15
Non-binary/ Genderfluid / Agender / Demigender
52
6
19
19
3
3
2
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Key findings â–Ş
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 society’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
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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
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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
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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 don’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
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Key findings â–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–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
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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
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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.
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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
64
80
79
87
95
96
Binary transgender person
11
6
12
11
3
3
Non-binary transgender person
15
10
5
2
2
1
Non-binary: genderfluid / agender / demi-gender
7
2
3
<1
<1
<1
(%) 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
25
22
46
65
64
70
Bisexual
32
47
30
27
30
20
Pansexual
29
19
15
4
2
6
Asexual
8
10
5
1
<1
3
(%) 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
81
66
157
52
(%) 547
979
Homosexual
76
37
Homosexual
19
43
15
7
Bisexual
20
44
Bisexual
23
18
15
7
Pansexual
3
11
Pansexual
24
23
47
70
Asexual
2
6
Asexual
5
8
10
7
<1
1
Queer
1
0
4
6
Heterosexual
26
7
5
0
n=
Queer
n=
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
10
19
33
56
63
76
Woman
54
61
46
31
32
20
Trans man
10
4
2
5
2
1
Trans woman
1
2
10
6
1
2
Non binary, trans individual
15
10
5
2
2
1
Non-binary: genderfluid, agender or demi-gender
7
2
3
<1
<1
<1
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)
8%
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
life to ideas
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%
7%
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
81
54
62
76
85
89
89
In the process of figuring it out
13
34
29
19
10
3
4
In a process of self-acceptance
7
11
9
6
5
8
7
(%) n=
Sexual orientation TOTAL homosexual
Bisexual
Pansexual
Asexual
1874
766
623
314
116
Sexual orientation clearly defined
81
94
66
69
34
In the process of figuring it out
13
4
19
24
55
In a process of self-acceptance
7
3
15
6
11
(%) 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?
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Level of acknowledgement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual orientation REGION TOTAL Atlantic
Quebec
Ontario
West
1874
24*
95
110
90
Sexual orientation clearly defined
81
81
83
79
80
In the process of figuring it out
13
8
10
13
15
In a process of self-acceptance
7
11
6
8
5
(%) 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?
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Level of acknowledgement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gender identity Age TOTAL
15-17
18-24
25+
319
108
121
90
Gender identity clearly defined
49
37
50
52
In the process of figuring it out
26
35
36
22
In a process of self-acceptance
25
28
15
26
(%) n=
Gender identity TOTAL Binary trans person
Non-binary Trans person
319
147
157
Gender identity clearly defined
49
55
39
In the process of figuring it out
26
19
31
In a process of self-acceptance
25
25
30
(%) 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?
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Level of acknowledgement of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gender identity REGION TOTAL Atlantic
Quebec
Ontario
West
319
24*
95
110
90
Gender identity clearly defined
49
47
57
58
33
In the process of figuring it out
26
24
26
20
33
In a process of self-acceptance
25
29
17
22
35
(%) 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?
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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?
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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%
No
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?
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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?
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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?
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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%
7%
39%
26%
81% 76% 62%
65%
The management of the company you work for (n=1811)
32%
8%
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?
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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
64
63
54
72
69
68
56
Yes, partially
17
25
27
15
14
18
16
(n=1876)
(n=377)
(n=770)
(n=294)
(n=175)
(n=138)
(n=122)
Yes, totally
59
38
39
68
73
67
54
Yes, partially
17
34
27
13
13
14
15
(n=917)
(n=132)
(n=435)
(n=134)
(n=84)
(n=65)
(n=67)
Yes, totally
55
37
45
64
62
67
46
Yes, partially
7
5
10
11
6
8
3
(n=1856)
(n=378)
(n=758)
(n=287)
(n=174)
(n=137)
(n=122)
Yes, totally
39
9
18
38
55
48
41
Yes, partially
26
36
26
32
21
27
21
(%) 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.)
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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
32
3
11
39
55
44
23
Yes, partially
8
6
12
11
9
11
5
(n=1834)
(n=360)
(n=746)
(n=291)
(n=176)
(n=137)
(n=124)
Yes, totally
30
4
12
35
51
42
23
Yes, partially
16
11
21
24
20
18
6
(n=1442)
(n=374)
(n=696)
(n=192)
(n=78)
(n=46)
(n=56)
Yes, totally
28
25
24
38
27
29
21
Yes, partially
27
46
34
32
27
15
13
(n=1411)
(n=367)
(n=685)
(n=181)
(n=75)
(n=47)
(n=56)
Yes, totally
25
18
19
36
27
28
19
Yes, partially
19
37
26
20
18
11
10
n=
The management of the company you work for
Your coworkers
Your classmates
The staff at your school / educational establishment
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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
64
60
75
60
60
Yes, partially
17
32
12
18
18
(n=1876)
(n=130)
(n=715)
(n=603)
(n=428)
Yes, totally
59
60
75
54
54
Yes, partially
17
28
10
18
17
(n=917)
(n=69)
(n=311)
(n=330)
(n=207)
Yes, totally
55
71
65
51
50
Yes, partially
7
2
2
9
9
(n=1856)
(n=129)
(n=702)
(n=600)
(n=425)
Yes, totally
39
41
55
34
31
Yes, partially
26
43
19
27
26
(%) 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?
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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
32
21
39
30
31
Yes, partially
8
7
8
10
6
(n=1834)
(n=126)
(n=691)
(n=593)
(n=424)
Yes, totally
30
20
38
25
32
Yes, partially
16
16
14
21
11
(n=1442)
(n=106)
(n=479)
(n=508)
(n=349)
Yes, totally
28
49
30
23
26
Yes, partially
27
17
31
25
28
(n=1411)
(n=108)
(n=460)
(n=503)
(n=340)
Yes, totally
25
48
26
21
24
Yes, partially
19
15
23
21
16
n=
The management of the company you work for
Your coworkers
Your classmates
The staff at your school / educational establishment
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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
3%
The management of the company you work for
19%
Your coworkers
5%
Your coworkers
22%
The management/staff at your school / educational…
2%
The management/staff at your school / educational…
9%
Your classmates
4%
Your classmates
8%
Q22A1R. To which group of people among your close circles did you reveal your gender identity / sexual orientation first and last?
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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
67
84
76
70
57
66
64
Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)
29
19
34
26
33
37
28
Your spouse / partner, your children
21
5
21
22
16
20
26
Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.)
6
3
8
6
3
10
6
Your coworkers
5
0
4
5
7
6
6
Your classmates
4
4
8
9
3
3
0
The management of the company you work for
3
0
3
1
3
5
5
The management/staff at your school / educational establishment
2
2
5
2
2
1
0
(%) n=
Q22A1R. To which group of people among your close circles did you reveal your gender identity / sexual orientation first?
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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.)
40
26
29
36
42
40
48
Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)
27
30
28
27
24
22
30
Your coworkers
22
6
22
24
32
34
14
The management of the company you work for
19
3
12
19
20
28
21
Your circle of friends
12
6
12
9
4
7
21
The management/staff at your school / educational establishment
9
25
19
11
3
7
4
Your classmates
8
25
24
10
3
2
2
Your spouse / partner, your children
2
1
6
1
1
6
0
(%) n=
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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
67
85
66
63
68
Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)
29
23
41
29
21
Your spouse / partner, your children
21
12
16
23
24
Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, grand-parents, etc.)
6
5
6
6
6
Your coworkers
5
3
5
7
5
Your classmates
4
6
3
4
6
The management of the company you work for
3
0
1
7
1
The management/staff at your school / educational establishment
2
0
2
2
1
(%) n=
Q22A1R. To which group of people among your close circles did you reveal your gender identity / sexual orientation first?
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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.)
40
61
40
39
34
Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)
27
28
24
28
28
Your coworkers
22
22
23
22
21
The management of the company you work for
19
8
22
21
17
Your circle of friends
12
3
9
16
10
The management/staff at your school / educational establishment
9
9
7
9
11
Your classmates
8
9
9
7
8
Your spouse / partner, your children
2
3
2
2
1
(%) n=
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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?
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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....
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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
91
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
53
43
40
48
56
58
62
47
59
49
47
44
46
45
32
34
35
34
25
36
29
Fear of disappointing them
27
23
25
31
33
24
21
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
26
29
30
28
26
26
23
23
21
25
20
11
30
28
16
22
21
26
9
7
11
Fear that they would not like me as much
15
17
16
12
20
19
14
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
14
6
6
12
20
14
18
12
7
12
9
16
5
16
10
16
16
7
10
13
8
Very religious/traditional family / Religion
1
1
1
0
3
1
0
Other
2
2
2
2
5
4
0
(%) n=
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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
87
1240
138
148
49
Fear of being rejected Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
53
57
43
51
55
52
65
56
53
47
46
45
58
40
48
34
47
43
Fear that they would not understand me
32
29
35
40
49
30
38
52
44
Fear of disappointing them
27
31
20
18
14
27
35
14
25
Fear of making them uncomfortable
26
24
34
28
15
27
24
20
37
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them
23
21
25
29
22
24
10
13
29
Fear that they would want to change me
16
13
15
22
54
14
27
31
27
Fear that they would not like me as much
15
17
16
9
11
16
14
13
6
Fear of hurting them
14
16
11
10
12
15
14
4
4
12
13
12
4
6
13
9
7
3
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
57
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
53
59
49
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
47
43
58
Fear that they would not understand me
32
26
33
Fear of disappointing them
27
32
26
Fear of making them uncomfortable
26
23
25
Because it’s private and doesn’t really concern them
23
23
17
Fear that they would want to change me
16
12
15
Fear that they would not like me as much
15
17
16
Fear of hurting them
14
19
10
Fear that they would be afraid for me (for my happiness, quality of life)
12
13
17
Fear that they would make fun of me
10
9
4
Famille très pieuse/traditionnelle / Religion
1
1
-
Other
2
1
1
n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to…
CROP
58
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
53
56
49
55
54
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
47
55
46
47
46
Fear that they would not understand me
32
32
37
30
30
Fear of disappointing them
27
32
27
26
25
Fear of making them uncomfortable
26
25
25
22
32
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them
23
17
15
26
26
Fear that they would want to change me
16
17
10
23
12
Fear that they would not like me as much
15
21
21
9
17
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
14
13
20
9
16
12
4
11
14
12
10
5
9
9
12
Very religious/traditional family / Religion
1
0
0
0
2
Other
2
3
3
2
3
(%) n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
59
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
60
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
90
66
Fear that they would pull away from me
59
59
47
54
72
49
64
Fear of being rejected
57
40
41
52
63
69
63
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
52
53
48
48
51
44
62
Fear of making them uncomfortable
35
48
43
32
35
38
32
Fear that they would not understand me
33
32
36
32
28
34
35
Fear that they would make fun of me
14
18
23
21
20
13
2
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them
14
14
25
12
10
23
12
Fear that they would want to change me
7
7
14
10
2
6
5
Other
3
5
2
4
0
5
0
(%) n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
61
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
62
881
105
106
35
Fear that they would pull away from me
59
64
57
43
32
60
55
57
34
Fear of being rejected
57
62
51
55
50
59
54
57
33
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
52
55
44
58
39
54
44
53
20
Fear of making them uncomfortable
35
35
39
32
20
36
32
37
43
Fear that they would not understand me
33
34
25
32
77
31
44
39
38
Fear that they would make fun of me
14
11
20
15
46
13
28
17
5
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them
14
10
23
14
22
14
16
17
18
Fear that they would want to change me
7
4
9
23
5
7
8
9
15
Other
3
2
2
8
1
2
4
1
29
(%) n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
62
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
59
68
55
Fear of being rejected
57
64
54
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
52
55
62
Fear of making them uncomfortable
35
34
38
Fear that they would not understand me
33
30
42
Fear that they would make fun of me
14
10
7
Because it’s private and doesn’t really concern them
14
12
6
Fear that they would want to change me
7
4
3
Other
3
2
3
n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to…
CROP
63
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
78
427
363
269
Fear that they would pull away from me
59
32
66
61
57
Fear of being rejected
57
43
56
62
55
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
52
69
55
48
52
Fear of making them uncomfortable
35
25
35
36
38
Fear that they would not understand me
33
39
32
33
32
Fear that they would make fun of me
14
9
14
14
17
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really concern them
14
21
10
12
19
Fear that they would want to change me
7
16
4
5
9
Other
3
8
2
3
2
(%) n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
64
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
9%
Other
2%
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
65
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
94
388
183
123
94
38
55
69
60
55
41
56
64
53
66
53
46
58
60
50
45
42
42
40
52
38
53
32
24
27
34
34
33
31
Fear of being rejected
27
16
25
25
32
15
40
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
24
16
28
22
22
29
26
Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign
16
19
19
17
17
20
10
Fear of being given fewer responsibilities
9
14
16
8
7
10
6
Other
2
2
1
3
2
0
0
(%) 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
66
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
40
761
67
66
22*
55
51
68
47
84
57
20
49
90
53
57
42
53
40
52
59
60
78
45
48
36
42
29
46
25
49
39
32
35
24
32
4
31
41
38
23
Fear of being rejected
27
31
20
29
8
27
38
34
19
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
24
24
26
23
19
25
31
21
10
Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign
16
16
14
23
9
14
46
22
22
Fear of being given fewer responsibilities
9
8
10
10
5
8
11
15
11
Other
2
1
2
8
0
1
7
1
0
TOTAL
(%) 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
*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
55
55
44
Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me
53
54
62
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
45
49
52
Fear that this could keep me from advancing in my career
32
38
24
Fear of being rejected
27
34
21
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
24
25
23
Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign
16
14
16
Fear of being given fewer responsibilities
9
7
9
Other
2
0
2
n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity toâ&#x20AC;Ś
CROP
68
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
60
381
273
206
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private
55
65
51
57
54
Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me
53
71
55
44
59
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
45
38
45
42
50
Fear that this could keep me from advancing in my career
32
18
25
40
31
Fear of being rejected
27
14
24
32
27
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
24
14
33
24
19
Fear of being pushed (whether in a subtle way or not) to resign
16
36
14
16
16
Fear of being given fewer responsibilities
9
7
8
10
8
Other
2
2
2
1
3
(%) n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
69
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%
2%
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
70
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
61
34
29*
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private
54
49
58
49
49
53
67
Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me
52
62
54
51
51
55
39
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
49
57
41
50
47
27
59
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
42
47
46
40
22
45
51
Fear of being rejected
38
30
35
32
45
40
55
Fear of being selected less often for group activities
19
20
26
21
20
25
5
Other
2
4
4
2
0
0
2
(%) 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
70
864
87
124
45
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private
54
49
61
53
73
55
42
47
60
Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me
52
48
52
63
50
48
66
67
77
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
49
55
38
49
42
49
43
50
48
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
42
47
35
42
32
42
56
40
37
Fear of being rejected
38
47
28
35
15
38
39
34
38
Fear of being selected less often for group activities
19
19
19
20
15
18
35
25
19
Other
2
2
2
4
8
2
2
4
4
(%) n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
72
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
54
51
47
Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me
52
43
58
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
49
61
42
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
42
41
62
Fear of being rejected
38
51
35
Fear of being selected less often for group activities
19
20
15
Other
2
1
4
n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity toâ&#x20AC;Ś
CROP
73
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
86
379
384
280
Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private
54
42
53
55
55
Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me
52
49
56
44
58
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
49
46
44
56
45
Fear that they would look at me differently (as though I had become a different person in their eyes)
42
63
45
39
38
Fear of being rejected
38
58
39
35
35
Fear of being selected less often for group activities
19
19
20
22
16
Other
2
4
5
2
1
(%) n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
74
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
53
57
27
38
Fear that they would look at me differently
47
52
45
42
Fear that this would create uneasiness between the others and me
26
35
53
52
Because it’s private
23
14
55
54
Fear of being made fun of or bullied
10
14
24
49
(%) n=
Q24. Why did or do you hesitate at the idea of revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity to....
CROP
75
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%
7%
93%
6% 2%
92%
37%
50% 42%
5%
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
76
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
71
85
73
78
73
65
63
Very + Rather poorly accepted
5
0
4
2
5
5
10
Your spouse / partner, your children n=
569
56
249
103
69
53
39
Very well accepted
69
76
71
78
53
74
64
Very + Rather poorly accepted
13
7
7
7
10
12
21
The management of the company n= you work for
641
33
201
156
122
89
40
Very well accepted
60
50
47
72
79
58
32
Very + Rather poorly accepted
7
6
15
5
1
2
16
802
56
278
184
139
103
42
Very well accepted
56
49
47
64
76
55
26
Very + Rather poorly accepted
7
2
13
5
1
7
15
(%) Your circle of friends n=
Your coworkers
n=
Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś?
CROP
77
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
41
24*
18*
Very well accepted
50
44
44
63
55
49
36
Very + Rather poorly accepted
8
5
12
9
5
14
5
Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)
1419
272
523
251
158
121
94
Very well accepted
42
33
41
48
38
42
41
Very + Rather poorly accepted
19
21
17
19
19
21
17
Your classmates
929
265
425
137
52
27*
23*
Very well accepted
41
27
43
48
51
46
32
Very + Rather poorly accepted
11
14
13
13
5
8
7
1062
172
344
205
142
113
86
Very well accepted
34
23
33
39
41
35
27
Very + Rather poorly accepted
16
22
17
12
11
20
18
n=
n=
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
88
1266
138
148
49
Very well accepted
71
73
66
72
76
72
56
77
60
Very + Rather poorly accepted
5
6
1
6
9
5
8
2
0
569
205
217
100
21*
432
60
59
16*
Very well accepted
69
71
61
81
48
71
41
75
91
Very + Rather poorly accepted
13
14
15
7
5
13
18
3
3
The management of the company you work for
641
425
120
65
12*
546
51
35
8*
Very well accepted
60
63
55
45
58
63
41
55
76
Very + Rather poorly accepted
7
5
12
15
13
6
24
5
0
802
480
173
98
22*
674
59
50
15*
Very well accepted
56
62
49
21
52
59
47
31
8
Very + Rather poorly accepted
7
6
11
10
15
5
22
24
0
(%) Your circle of friends n=
Your spouse / partner, your children n=
n=
Your coworkers
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 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
34
512
71
86
25*
Very well accepted
50
56
45
32
62
56
22
24
23
Very + Rather poorly accepted
8
2
23
10
8
5
39
15
8
Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters)
1419
685
372
236
67
1121
125
124
39
Very well accepted
42
42
50
29
41
44
32
20
17
Very + Rather poorly accepted
19
16
20
23
37
17
27
31
32
Your classmates
929
385
280
184
44
718
75
94
34
Very well accepted
41
43
44
36
41
45
19
21
23
Very + Rather poorly accepted
11
8
14
15
19
9
26
21
6
Your extended family circle (uncles, aunts, cousins, n= grand-parents, etc.)
1062
594
243
150
35
853
101
80
20*
Very well accepted
34
34
43
18
4
36
25
14
4
Very + Rather poorly accepted
16
14
19
17
11
15
22
25
26
(%) The management/staff at your school / educational establishment n=
n=
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
42
43
44
Very+rather poorly accepted
19
13
23
(%) Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters) n=
Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted byâ&#x20AC;Ś
CROP
81
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
71
62
79
68
70
Very + Rather poorly accepted
5
6
1
8
5
569
41
217
183
128
Very well accepted
69
87
64
69
68
Very + Rather poorly accepted
13
3
12
15
12
The management of the company you n= work for
641
41
309
160
131
Very well accepted
60
71
65
47
72
Very + Rather poorly accepted
7
14
4
11
3
802
51
372
210
169
Very well accepted
56
53
62
48
61
Very + Rather poorly accepted
7
11
3
12
3
(%) Your circle of friends n=
Your spouse / partner, your children n=
Your coworkers
n=
Q25. Generally speaking, how was your sexual orientation / gender identity accepted by…?
CROP
82
Level of acceptance by the various groups of people around them (contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) REGION TOTAL Atlantic
Quebec
Ontario
West
701
57
243
221
180
Very well accepted
50
28
62
47
55
Very + Rather poorly accepted
8
2
4
12
8
1419
99
602
405
313
Very well accepted
42
28
53
40
39
Very + Rather poorly accepted
19
27
12
22
19
929
70
328
300
231
Very well accepted
41
32
51
43
36
Very + Rather poorly accepted
11
3
7
10
17
1062
77
478
294
213
Very well accepted
34
24
45
28
33
Very + Rather poorly accepted
16
31
6
21
14
(%) The management/staff at your school / educational establishment n=
Your immediate family circle (parents, brothers, sisters) n=
Your classmates
n=
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
83
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
84
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
98
Often + Occasionally
63
63
58
68
55
63
65
Your school / educational environment n=
981
286
446
142
54
28*
25*
Often + Occasionally
41
47
36
38
30
51
50
Your work environment
819
58
286
190
139
103
43
36
24
34
30
27
43
53
1613
333
627
265
162
126
100
28
16
22
19
21
34
42
(%) Your family (immediate or extended) n=
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
76
1196
132
135
44
63
58
66
80
70
60
89
79
87
981
404
298
193
48
746
84
105
37
Often + Occasionally
41
42
44
35
40
39
67
52
26
Your work environment
819
486
175
104
24*
686
62
52
15*
36
33
41
49
33
34
50
46
65
1613
727
447
284
88
1266
138
148
49
28
27
37
24
17
28
38
25
16
(%) Your family (immediate or extended) n=
Often + Occasionally Your school / educational environment n=
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
63
80
51
72
59
Your school / educational environment
981
72
338
321
250
Often + Occasionally
41
57
33
40
44
Your work environment
819
51
378
215
175
36
45
29
42
34
1613
112
644
483
374
28
54
19
29
28
(%) Your family (immediate or extended) n=
n=
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
87
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
6%
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
88
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
98
63
39
57
58
68
71
68
59
45
58
57
57
74
58
(%) 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
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
89
Level of receptiveness and support from the close family Sexual orientation
Gender identity
TOTAL Homo.
Bi.
Pan.
Asex.
Cisgender
1495
692
410
255
75
1178
129
135
43
63
69
61
42
52
67
49
29
42
59
62
58
44
56
62
45
36
44
(%) 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
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
90
Level of receptiveness and support from the close family
Sexual orientation TOTAL Gay
Lesbian
1495
364
275
63
74
59
59
64
60
(%) 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
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
91
Level of receptiveness and support from the close family REGION TOTAL Atlantic
Quebec
Ontario
West
1495
106
617
432
340
63
58
69
62
61
59
41
66
58
58
(%) 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
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
92
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
2%
No reaction / never brought it up again
2%
Other 3% None of these reactions
15%
Q30. Did any members of your close family have any of the following reactions?
CROP
93
Family reactions to coming out Age TOTAL
15-17
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
1495
279
569
261
162
126
98
42
37
35
45
56
35
40
37
47
42
41
35
30
33
30
50
41
40
26
25
17
23
27
22
22
16
28
25
22
45
36
30
19
12
10
21
18
19
18
21
29
21
2
1
1
1
4
3
2
No reaction / never brought it up again
2
0
0
3
0
3
4
Other
3
5
2
1
1
2
6
None of these reactions
15
8
14
14
15
14
18
(%) 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
94
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
75
1178
129
135
43
Seemed worried for you and your future
42
49
23
40
35
40
66
46
39
Seemed happy that you were able to accept yourself as you are
37
37
37
39
23
36
45
51
15
Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass
30
26
35
38
36
26
53
46
53
Gave you the impression you had disappointed them
23
23
21
28
23
22
33
33
17
Did not believe you / ignored the information
22
14
35
35
38
18
51
44
34
Gave you the impression that you were causing them pain
21
23
11
26
24
20
38
23
7
Some family members: shame / slurs / violence / shock / rift
2
2
1
2
0
2
8
3
1
No reaction / never brought it up again
2
0
0
11
10
2
0
0
4
Other
3
3
1
5
0
3
1
11
10
None of these reactions
15
15
19
5
23
16
7
3
7
(%) n=
Q30. Did any members of your close family have any of the following reactions?
CROP
95
Family reactions to coming out REGION TOTAL
Atlantic
Quebec
Ontario
West
1495
106
617
432
340
42
27
43
42
47
37
25
51
32
33
30
36
26
29
31
Gave you the impression you had disappointed them
23
48
18
23
21
Did not believe you / ignored the information
22
30
16
24
21
21
37
21
19
19
2
1
4
2
2
No reaction / never brought it up again
2
0
1
3
3
Other
3
1
2
4
3
None of these reactions
15
10
11
16
17
(%) 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
96
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
97
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
98
No, I don`t feel that the relationship has changed
30
26
25
28
34
22
36
Feeling that our communication has improved
29
23
29
31
22
29
32
Feeling closer, that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brought us together
26
19
25
25
21
27
30
Feeling of confidence
23
20
28
25
21
22
21
Impression that they look at me differently
19
31
26
20
21
21
13
Feeling of greater distance
18
20
18
17
10
31
17
Feeling of incomprehension
18
28
27
20
20
17
12
Feeling that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s created a rift, feeling of rejection
14
19
16
12
15
26
9
Impression that they don't like me as much
11
16
12
11
7
14
12
(%) 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
98
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
75
1178
129
135
43
No, I don`t feel that the relationship has changed
30
35
28
15
11
34
6
9
10
Feeling that our communication has improved
29
31
20
31
39
28
41
19
14
Feeling closer, that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brought us together
26
29
17
24
23
25
35
18
8
Feeling of confidence
23
25
18
20
31
23
26
17
36
Impression that they look at me differently
19
15
24
33
23
16
35
39
38
Feeling of greater distance
18
16
20
25
19
16
28
38
9
Feeling of incomprehension
18
14
19
35
39
15
38
41
42
14
13
16
16
8
12
31
22
5
11
7
21
15
16
11
17
16
6
(%) 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
99
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
30
45
33
27
27
Feeling that our communication has improved
29
13
31
31
29
Feeling closer, that it’s brought us together
26
13
26
27
29
Feeling of confidence
23
17
23
29
17
Impression that they look at me differently
19
24
16
17
23
Feeling of greater distance
18
31
16
17
18
Feeling of incomprehension
18
20
21
15
20
Feeling that it’s created a rift, feeling of rejection
14
21
10
16
13
Impression that they don't like me as much
11
30
5
9
16
(%) 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%
3%
Not surprised / Accepted it without drama
1%
Other
2%
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
31
25
27
35
29
30
30
Yes, several
14
5
10
10
9
20
20
No, none
56
70
63
55
62
50
51
Total yes (one or more)
44
30
37
45
38
50
49
(%) 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
88
1266
138
148
49
Yes, one or two
31
33
23
33
24
30
29
38
31
Yes, several
14
12
21
10
11
13
26
9
2
No, none
56
55
56
57
65
57
44
53
67
Total yes (one or more)
44
45
44
43
35
43
56
47
33
(%) 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
31
10
31
36
29
Yes, several
14
33
8
12
16
No, none
56
57
61
53
55
Total yes (one or more)
44
43
39
47
45
(%) 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
62
76
65
67
77
45
53
28
18
23
30
16
27
35
27
26
28
34
23
31
20
13
13
15
14
7
18
12
13
17
18
19
8
13
8
3
1
1
3
3
5
3
Not surprised / Accepted it without drama
1
2
2
0
1
0
2
Other
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
None of these reactions
15
11
15
11
8
21
19
(%) 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
88
1266
138
148
49
62
60
58
71
74
60
72
64
81
28
26
29
40
21
27
37
32
8
Seemed not to understand
27
22
33
34
34
24
47
27
41
Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass
13
12
13
15
8
13
15
5
16
Did not believe you / ignored the information
13
10
20
20
20
12
21
15
31
Some friends: pulled away / shock / rift / afraid I'd hit on them
3
3
0
5
0
2
9
13
0
Not surprised / Accepted it without drama
1
1
1
0
3
1
0
0
0
Other
2
1
2
10
2
3
0
3
7
None of these reactions
15
17
14
4
7
16
3
9
4
(%) 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
62
45
70
56
67
28
56
18
22
36
Seemed not to understand
27
21
19
28
33
Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass
13
16
10
13
15
Did not believe you / ignored the information
13
14
8
13
18
Some friends: pulled away / shock / rift / afraid I'd hit on them
3
5
2
4
1
Not surprised / Accepted it without drama
1
0
0
1
2
Other
2
1
2
2
4
None of these reactions
15
6
16
19
10
(%) 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
8%
Lead to your changing companies
8%
Resulted in your having your position in the company changed
7%
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
58
286
190
139
103
43
Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)
28
16
31
28
17
29
36
Lead to your commanding more respect
22
4
19
16
21
17
40
Had a negative impact on your career progression
8
3
12
11
2
12
8
Lead to your changing companies
8
3
9
9
5
11
10
Resulted in your having your position in the company changed
7
0
3
7
4
11
8
Resulted in your being given fewer responsibilities
4
3
10
4
2
7
0
Positive effects (opportunities, closer bonds, LGBT spokesperson)
3
0
1
7
3
0
0
Other
1
10
1
0
2
4
0
None of these reactions
48
70
49
50
61
42
36
(%) 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
62
52
15*
Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)
28
26
17
53
18
26
37
35
28
Lead to your commanding more respect
22
26
14
7
5
24
15
7
10
Had a negative impact on your career progression
8
6
16
16
0
7
27
9
20
Lead to your changing companies
8
7
15
8
0
7
34
2
3
Resulted in your having your position in the company changed
7
6
11
8
0
7
10
2
0
Resulted in your being given fewer responsibilities
4
2
10
5
5
3
8
2
2
Positive effects (opportunities, closer bonds, LGBT spokesperson)
3
3
3
1
0
3
5
4
10
Other
1
1
1
1
16
1
2
0
0
None of these reactions
48
49
55
40
61
50
24
61
59
(%) n=
Q33. In your work environment, do you have the impression that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:
CROP
*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
51
378
215
175
Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)
28
26
23
32
25
Lead to your commanding more respect
22
5
24
25
19
Had a negative impact on your career progression
8
10
5
11
7
Lead to your changing companies
8
15
4
10
9
Resulted in your having your position in the company changed
7
14
2
11
5
Resulted in your being given fewer responsibilities
4
1
1
3
7
Positive effects (opportunities, closer bonds, LGBT spokesperson)
3
8
1
2
4
Other
1
1
1
2
1
None of these reactions
48
55
52
42
52
(%) n=
Q33. In your work environment, do you have the impression that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:
CROP
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%
2%
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
54
28*
25*
Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)
37
43
39
28
27
29
57
Led to your feeling isolated from the others
22
23
21
23
7
32
25
Led to your commanding more respect
18
19
22
15
25
7
21
Resulted in your being chosen less often for group activities
10
10
14
10
9
28
0
Other
2
3
2
2
2
2
0
None of these reactions
45
42
40
54
49
40
33
(%) n=
Q34. In your school / learning environment, did you feel that revealing your sexual orientation / gender identity:
CROP
*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
48
746
84
105
37
Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)
37
37
36
35
35
36
35
49
33
Led to your feeling isolated from the others
22
21
24
25
14
21
35
22
16
Led to your commanding more respect
18
17
22
17
15
18
32
15
19
Resulted in your being chosen less often for group activities
10
6
18
12
8
8
31
16
4
Other
2
1
2
3
0
1
7
4
8
None of these reactions
45
48
35
47
56
47
16
37
65
(%) 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
72
338
321
250
Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)
37
12
35
42
41
Led to your feeling isolated from the others
22
16
14
25
26
Led to your commanding more respect
18
9
21
21
16
Resulted in your being chosen less often for group activities
10
3
5
10
15
Other
2
3
1
2
2
None of these reactions
45
71
47
42
39
(%) 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
53
23
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)
47
19
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
32
32
Fear of disappointing them
27
23
Fear that they would want to change me
16
30
Tried to convince you that it was a phase that would pass
Fear that they would not like me as much
15
11
Impression that they don't like me as much
Fear of hurting them
14
21
Gave you the impression that you were causing them pain
Fear that they would be afraid for me (for my happiness, quality of life)
12
42
Seemed worried for you and your future
Fear that they would make fun of me
10
2
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
80
44
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)
52
28
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
33
32
Seemed not to understand OR Did not believe you / ignored the information
Fear that they would want to change me
7
13
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)
45
28
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
32
12
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
16
8
Lead to your changing companies
Fear of being given fewer responsibilities
9
4
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)
42
37
Made some people look at you differently (as though you had become a different person in their eyes)
Fear of being rejected
38
22
Lead to your feeling isolated from the others
Fear of being selected less often for group activities
19
10
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
7%
Movies or TV series
35%
Physician
5%
Websites
33%
Social worker (social assistant, special education technician, etc.)
5%
Books
32%
Telephone support lines
5%
Friends / acquaintances who had not been through a similar process
30%
Conferences / awareness building workshops (in schools or elsewhere)
4%
Access to LGBTQ community resources
28%
Sexologist
2%
Social media
28%
Bars / Meeting places / Clubs
2%
Family
24%
By myself / Personal process
Meetings or activities organised by local or regional groups or support organisations
20%
Other
Psychologist
13%
None
1%
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
58
66
62
62
61
60
51
Movies or TV series
35
43
44
42
35
27
27
Websites
33
52
54
54
34
23
11
Books
32
25
26
23
28
30
45
Friends / acquaintances who had not been through a similar process
30
34
36
42
40
22
19
Social media
28
74
61
43
21
10
7
Access to LGBTQ community resources
28
43
30
25
25
31
26
Family
24
18
24
28
32
21
19
Meetings or activities organised by local or regional groups or support organisations
20
8
7
13
20
20
31
(%) 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
13
9
11
14
14
14
13
Chat support lines
7
6
7
14
6
1
4
Telephone support lines
5
1
4
2
5
8
7
Physician
5
2
3
3
2
7
8
Social worker (social assistant, special education technician, etc.)
5
6
8
5
2
7
3
Conferences / awareness building workshops (in schools or elsewhere)
4
9
9
6
2
3
2
Sexologist
2
2
3
2
4
2
1
Bars / Meeting places / Clubs
2
0
0
0
1
5
4
(%) 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
59
46
53
52
58
63
69
Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am
45
51
41
42
48
50
44
Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves
41
55
44
42
37
45
35
The ability to be heard without being judged
34
35
42
43
34
25
27
Lightening my load by confiding in someone
31
30
31
38
36
27
25
Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?
26
25
29
24
20
22
29
Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network
26
30
27
26
21
33
23
(%) 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
51
Understanding that I was not alone in what I was going through
59
65
51
42
64
60
57
47
37
Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am
45
48
41
40
42
43
43
66
80
Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves
41
45
35
41
23
40
38
41
69
The ability to be heard without being judged
34
30
37
46
43
34
30
38
58
Lightening my load by confiding in someone
31
32
35
26
34
32
32
26
13
Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?
26
25
19
32
48
25
37
23
20
Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network
26
26
25
30
19
26
18
35
14
(%) 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
59
68
58
Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am
45
46
50
Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves
41
43
51
The ability to be heard without being judged
34
32
24
Lightening my load by confiding in someone
31
34
28
Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?
26
27
18
Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network
26
24
33
(%) 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
59
59
57
62
58
Finding a space where I felt understood for who I am
45
41
43
44
49
Developing my confidence by seeing other LGBTQ individuals affirm themselves
41
44
42
40
41
The ability to be heard without being judged
34
29
31
34
38
Lightening my load by confiding in someone
31
34
38
30
27
Understanding that I was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickâ&#x20AC;?
26
36
26
24
26
Feeling like I belonged to a mutual support network
26
18
23
26
29
(%) 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
42
46
54
37
35
50
43
A little insufficient
30
41
34
40
42
14
21
Highly insufficient
14
9
8
13
13
19
16
Nonexistent
13
4
5
10
10
17
20
(%) 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
52
Sufficient
42
41
49
34
46
44
39
29
13
A little insufficient
30
31
28
34
37
29
39
52
53
Highly insufficient
14
16
11
18
5
14
19
16
19
Nonexistent
13
13
12
14
12
14
3
3
15
(%) 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
42
35
45
43
41
A little insufficient
30
26
28
32
31
Highly insufficient
14
5
17
12
16
Nonexistent
13
35
9
13
12
(%) 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.)
7%
Feel less alone/a friend/someone to talk to (unspecified)
7%
Information/Support/Acceptance of non-binary identity
6%
Safe place / Tolerant/confidential meeting place in the locality
4%
Other
4%
DNK / NR / Nothing
7%
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
78
73
Support organization/Resources / Visible/accessible networks in the community (school, neighborhood...)
26
15
20
27
31
33
24
Support / Open-mindedness / Understanding/ Acceptance (family / people around them / in general)
22
31
24
15
19
25
25
Clear/accessible information on sexual/gender identities (courses at school, library, internet)
20
22
17
21
14
20
23
Visible sexual models / Accessible mentors/LGBTQ figures
19
14
12
15
20
15
24
Awareness raising/De-stigmatization in general (community, media)
14
8
10
12
13
7
21
Greater visibility/accessibility of support resources/SPECIALIZED services
8
2
8
9
21
12
3
(%) 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
78
73
De-stigmatization/Training on sexual difference for public servants/specialized public services (health care, education etc.)
7
5
5
8
8
6
6
Feel less alone/a friend/someone to talk to (unspecified)
7
4
6
5
7
14
8
Information/Support/Acceptance of nonbinary identity
6
2
11
9
5
3
5
Safe place / Tolerant/confidential meeting place in the locality
4
4
3
3
4
6
5
Other
4
8
1
5
2
5
4
DNK / NR / Nothing
7
4
12
9
6
3
5
(%) 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
64
767
82
112
40
Support organization/Resources / Visible/accessible networks in the community (school, neighborhood...)
26
30
17
34
5
26
20
31
20
Support / Open-mindedness / Understanding / Acceptance (family / people around them / in general)
22
23
26
17
7
23
8
14
21
Clear/accessible information on sexual/gender identities (courses at school, library, internet)
20
19
16
34
26
20
8
29
36
Visible sexual models / Accessible mentors/LGBTQ figures
19
24
13
7
5
21
3
10
19
Awareness raising/De-stigmatization in general (community, media)
14
17
13
10
5
15
11
9
19
Greater visibility/accessibility of support resources/SPECIALIZED services
8
8
4
16
3
6
32
16
3
(%) 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
64
767
82
112
40
De-stigmatization/Training on sexual difference for public servants/specialized public services (health care, education etc.)
7
5
4
10
21
5
31
7
2
Feel less alone/a friend/someone to talk to (unspecified)
7
8
9
2
3
8
0
4
2
Information/Support/Acceptance of non-binary identity
6
1
15
10
11
6
1
15
25
Safe place / Tolerant/confidential meeting place in the locality
4
6
3
1
2
4
1
6
7
Other
4
2
4
3
21
4
1
3
1
DNK / NR / Nothing
7
6
10
6
4
7
8
1
2
(%) 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
76
372
325
238
Support organization/Resources / Visible/accessible networks in the community (school, neighborhood...)
26
38
30
22
25
Support / Open-mindedness / Understanding / Acceptance (family / people around them / in general)
22
7
15
23
28
Clear/accessible information on sexual/gender identities (courses at school, library, internet)
20
12
13
22
25
Visible sexual models / Accessible mentors/LGBTQ figures
19
31
17
21
13
Awareness raising/De-stigmatization in general (community, media)
14
12
9
18
15
Greater visibility/accessibility of support resources/SPECIALIZED services
8
4
11
9
7
(%) 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
76
372
325
238
De-stigmatization/Training on sexual difference for public servants/specialized public services (health care, education etc.)
7
1
6
10
5
Feel less alone/a friend/someone to talk to (unspecified)
7
20
7
4
9
Information/Support/Acceptance of non-binary identity
6
13
1
4
10
Safe place / Tolerant/confidential meeting place in the locality
4
13
5
4
2
Other
4
1
5
6
2
DNK / NR / Nothing
7
6
9
3
9
(%) 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]
9%
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
9%
Not at all inclined
Does not worry me at all
7%
2%
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
17
15
20
22
19
26
8
Fairly inclined
65
66
62
61
66
60
69
Not very inclined
17
19
17
15
15
11
20
Not at all inclined
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
Very much and fairly inclined
81
81
82
83
85
87
77
Not very and not at all inclined
19
19
18
17
15
13
23
(%) 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
52
Very much inclined
17
16
16
22
18
16
26
8%
24
Fairly inclined
65
67
64
54
56
65
59
58
57
Not very inclined
17
15
16
23
25
16
14
33
19
Not at all inclined
2
2
4
0
1
2
1
1
0
Very much and fairly inclined
81
83
80
76
74
81
85
66
81
Not very and not at all inclined
19
17
20
24
26
19
15
34
19
(%) 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
17
17
14
14
21
Fairly inclined
65
69
64
68
60
Not very inclined
17
10
22
13
19
Not at all inclined
2
3
1
4
1
Very much and fairly inclined
81
87
78
83
81
Not very and not at all inclined
19
13
22
17
19
(%) 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
55
59
50
57
61
56
50
Worries me a little
29
29
31
34
30
29
25
Does not worry me much
9
7
13
7
3
5
15
Does not worry me at all
7
4
7
3
6
9
10
Worries me a lot and a little
84
89
81
90
91
85
75
Does not worry me much and not at all
16
11
19
10
9
15
25
(%) 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
52
Worries me a lot
55
60
40
62
49
51
75
80
84
Worries me a little
29
29
30
34
24
31
16
12
10
Does not worry me much
9
5
18
3
22
10
4
7
4
Does not worry me at all
7
6
11
1
5
8
4
1
1
Worries me a lot and a little
84
89
71
96
74
82
92
92
95
Does not worry me much and not at all
16
11
29
4
26
18
8
8
5
(%) 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
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
55
49
65
53
51
Worries me a little
29
30
24
33
27
Does not worry me much
9
15
8
6
12
Does not worry me at all
7
6
3
8
10
Worries me a lot and a little
84
80
89
86
78
Does not worry me much and not at all
16
20
11
14
22
(%) 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
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
44
31
30
39
42
48
52
Fairly well integrated
43
55
53
48
46
45
32
Not very integrated
12
14
16
10
12
6
14
Not at all integrated
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
Very and fairly well integrated
86
86
82
87
88
93
84
Not very and not at all integrated
14
14
18
13
12
7
16
(%) 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
52
Very integrated
44
50
40
29
19
47
24
19
34
Fairly well integrated
43
38
47
52
52
41
53
60
49
Not very integrated
12
11
11
19
9
10
22
20
17
Not at all integrated
2
0
2
0
20
2
0
2
0
Very and fairly well integrated
86
89
87
81
71
88
78
78
83
Not very and not at all integrated
14
11
13
19
29
12
22
22
17
(%) 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
44
58
40
42
45
Fairly well integrated
43
29
46
45
40
Not very integrated
12
12
13
10
14
Not at all integrated
2
1
2
3
0
Very and fairly well integrated
86
87
86
87
86
Not very and not at all integrated
14
13
14
13
14
(%) 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
5%
…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
40
36
37
45
35
36
43
No
60
64
63
55
65
64
57
(%) 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
52
Yes
40
46
28
39
38
37
62
67
28
No
60
54
72
61
62
63
38
33
72
(%) 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
40
47
35
43
40
No
60
53
65
57
60
(%) 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
9%
16% 11%
Denial of/slow service / Denial of lease
School / Academic environment
21%
10%
Discrimination (unspecified)
8%
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
4%
Bullying / Harassment (unspecified)
4%
On the street: shock / contempt / disapproval
4%
Physical assault
4%
Other
2%
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
60
51
60
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
7
9
8
4
2
1
11
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
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
Bi.
Pan.
Asex.
Cisgender
717
324
176
143
35
510
84
97
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
7
7
6
5
0
7
5
7
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
58
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
7
2
5
10
5
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=
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
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
49
53
52
44
41
39
56
Increasing visibility of LGBTQ resources / groups (so that people who are in the process of coming out can connect to them more easily)
42
43
38
40
45
40
43
Consciousness-building workshops in schools
41
43
37
35
43
51
42
Better representation of LGBTQ individuals in the media
41
56
51
45
42
36
35
Ads against homophobia / transphobia
27
33
24
20
24
36
30
23
25
25
37
19
13
17
19
31
22
27
20
16
11
Consciousness-building workshops in companies
18
5
14
21
25
27
14
Consciousness-building workshops in areas that deal with senior citizens
13
4
8
8
12
9
21
Other
3
2
1
4
3
4
4
(%) n=
More clinics specialized in health issues specific to LGBTQ individuals Facilitating access to medical treatment for gender transition
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
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
52
Return of / increase in sex education classes in schools
49
50
50
44
47
49
43
45
50
Increasing visibility of LGBTQ resources / groups (so that people who are in the process of coming out can connect to them more easily)
42
42
42
37
42
42
42
47
22
Consciousness-building workshops in schools
41
46
36
38
23
44
22
32
23
Better representation of LGBTQ individuals in the media
41
42
38
43
39
40
43
54
55
Ads against homophobia / transphobia
27
33
23
19
8
28
17
14
46
23
22
21
25
52
20
48
42
27
19
14
16
41
21
14
59
44
53
Consciousness-building workshops in companies
18
21
12
21
19
19
11
12
12
Consciousness-building workshops in areas that deal with senior citizens
13
14
14
3
29
14
4
4
1
Other
3
2
3
8
5
3
7
4
9
(%) n=
More clinics specialized in health issues specific to LGBTQ individuals Facilitating access to medical treatment for gender transition
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
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
49
58
54
46
45
Increasing visibility of LGBTQ resources / groups (so that people who are in the process of coming out can connect to them more easily)
42
52
31
47
42
Consciousness-building workshops in schools
41
28
59
33
40
Better representation of LGBTQ individuals in the media
41
42
38
45
40
Ads against homophobia / transphobia
27
23
30
31
20
23
20
14
27
26
19
18
18
17
23
Consciousness-building workshops in companies
18
12
17
18
21
Consciousness-building workshops in areas that deal with senior citizens
13
16
14
13
11
Other
3
1
3
3
5
(%) n=
More clinics specialized in health issues specific to LGBTQ individuals Facilitating access to medical treatment for gender transition
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
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
58
55
49
60
59
44
62
The belief that it is possible to change one’s sexual orientation / gender identity with “therapy”
53
58
52
55
50
48
54
The belief that LGBTQ people could be attracted to children
46
37
34
42
39
46
56
The stereotypical images often associated with sexual minorities
42
31
36
39
45
60
41
38
50
42
36
35
35
38
36
24
31
33
42
47
36
The belief that gender is necessarily binary in nature
36
37
38
42
40
25
32
The belief that gender is determined biologically at birth
36
49
45
36
36
34
32
The belief that LGBTQ individuals who show affection in public are “too sexualised”
27
39
37
31
20
23
25
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
33
29
24
25
24
29
25
48
37
38
24
19
11
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
52
58
63
50
50
59
59
48
37
56
53
55
46
56
65
53
62
54
53
46
52
39
35
36
47
46
27
18
42
47
37
33
21
43
31
29
35
38
38
44
37
15
39
24
30
58
36
37
33
38
42
36
36
34
36
36 36
32 32
35 32
50 61
34 59
33 32
38 66
77 71
80 61
27
30
27
23
14
28
27
25
26
27
27
30
18
31
27
34
12
13
25
19
24
42
53
20
59
61
46
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
58
63
67
The belief that it is possible to change one’s sexual orientation / gender identity with “therapy”
53
52
63
The belief that LGBTQ people could be attracted to children
46
54
48
The stereotypical images often associated with sexual minorities
42
51
44
The perception among heterosexuals that their homosexual or bisexual friends of the same sex might want to “hit on them”
38
42
27
The belief that LGBTQ individuals are breaking down social values
36
35
43
The belief that gender is necessarily binary in nature
36
29
34
The belief that gender is determined biologically at birth
36
26
41
The belief that LGBTQ individuals who show affection in public are “too sexualised”
27
31
25
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
26
30
The belief that you must have undergone surgery to be a “real” trans individual
25
15
24
Other
3
3
1
NSP/PR
1
2
0
(%) 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
58
62
63
57
53
The belief that it is possible to change one’s sexual orientation / gender identity with “therapy”
53
39
50
54
57
The belief that LGBTQ people could be attracted to children
46
60
45
41
48
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
42
31
50
51
26
38
48
37
39
35
36
33
36
32
42
The belief that gender is necessarily binary in nature
36
43
29
32
44
The belief that gender is determined biologically at birth
36
29
36
35
40
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
27
37
31
25
25
27
29
26
25
29
25
14
25
29
24
Other
3
8
3
2
3
NSP/PR
1
0
1
1
2
(%) 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%
2%
Q78. Do you find that LGBTQ individuals are well represented in Canadian media (TV, film)? Q79. What could be improved in this representation?
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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
10
5
8
7
7
20
10
Rather well
44
24
38
36
44
43
56
Rather poorly
39
58
43
45
41
32
32
Very poorly
7
14
11
11
8
5
2
Very and rather well
53
28
47
43
51
63
65
Very and rather poorly
47
72
53
57
49
37
35
(%) 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
52
Very well
10
9
15
2
3
10
7
1
1
Rather well
44
48
43
37
26
47
28
13
30
Rather poorly
39
37
37
47
53
38
41
66
45
Very poorly
7
6
6
13
18
5
24
20
23
Very and rather well
53
57
58
40
29
57
35
14
31
Very and rather poorly
47
43
42
60
71
43
65
86
69
(%) 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
10
18
7
11
8
Rather well
44
34
45
43
46
Rather poorly
39
43
38
41
38
Very poorly
7
5
10
5
8
Very and rather well
53
52
52
54
54
Very and rather poorly
47
48
48
46
46
(%) 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
24
48
25
19
19
30
22
Yes, a little
39
36
44
48
47
34
30
No, not really
30
13
25
27
28
24
40
No, not at all
7
3
6
5
6
11
9
A lot + a little
63
83
69
68
66
64
51
Not really + not at all
37
17
31
32
34
36
49
(%) 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
52
Yes, a lot
24
30
12
26
10
21
46
37
46
Yes, a little
39
43
32
43
33
40
35
41
43
No, not really
30
24
43
28
23
32
16
20
10
No, not at all
7
3
13
2
34
8
4
1
1
A lot + a little
63
73
44
70
43
60
81
78
89
Not really + not at all
37
27
56
30
57
40
19
22
11
(%) 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
24
35
26
21
23
Yes, a little
39
22
43
39
40
No, not really
30
40
26
28
34
No, not at all
7
4
5
12
4
A lot + a little
63
56
69
60
63
Not really + not at all
37
44
31
40
37
(%) n=
Q72. Do you feel you belong to the LGBTQ community?
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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
17
22
22
18
12
26
12
Rather well
59
63
57
55
57
57
63
Very well
19
23
23
23
12
29
13
Rather well
62
64
59
55
64
64
67
(%) 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
52
Very well
17
16
20
16
5
16
23
8
26
Rather well
59
62
55
59
50
59
62
62
42
Very well
19
19
20
19
13
18
24
10
24
Rather well
62
63
61
63
57
63
60
59
48
(%) 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
17
15
20
Rather well
59
60
66
Very + rather well
76
75
86
Very+ rather poorly
24
25
14
Very well
19
18
23
Rather well
62
62
68
Very + rather well
81
80
90
Very+ rather poorly
19
20
10
(%) 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
17
15
21
15
16
Rather well
59
67
63
51
65
Very well
19
19
23
16
19
Rather well
62
65
64
61
63
(%) 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
9%
Greater accessibility/More communication with LGBTQ members (email, local branch)
9%
More visibility/awareness among the general public (media, activities, etc.)
7%
Educate children on gender/sexual diversity
2%
They're doing fine / Keep up the good work
2%
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)
3%
Cannot represent us all
Avoid a negative approach in defending our rights (aggressiveness, self-pity, more positive slant, success stories) in communications
3%
Other
My sexuality is my business / did not come out yet / Don't need representation
3%
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
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
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)
19
18
21
24
20
16
16
More ethnic, rural, senior, political, professional (police) inclusion
16 10
8 10
8 10
20 10
15 12
10 3
19 12
9
5
11
10
11
15
7
9 7 3
6 6 5
10 10 4
10 9 3
12 4 5
12 10 7
7 5 1
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
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
2
7
2
3
1
3
0
1
7
2
1
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
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
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
186
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
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
49
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)
10
10
10
11
5
10
10
15
11
9
11
7
11
2
10
3
9
3
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
3
3
4
3
0
3
4
4
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
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
1
6
5
3
1
1
1
3
3
1
6
4
4
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
0
4
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
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
REGION TOTAL Atlantic
Quebec
Ontario
West
1614
113
581
535
385
Be more united / Include other identities than L-G (trans, bisexual, asexual, queer)
19
9
12
27
17
More ethnic, rural, senior, political, professional (police) inclusion
16 10
7 2
11 9
20 15
17 7
9
1
16
8
8
9 7 3
17 2 0
5 12 5
8 5 3
12 7 3
3
10
3
3
2
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
1
1
2
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)
No
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
40
35
42
51
50
33
31
Yes, a little
38
39
36
31
35
35
46
No
22
26
22
18
15
33
23
Total yes
78
74
78
82
85
67
77
(%) 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
52
Yes, a lot
40
39
37
50
35
39
34
57
48
Yes, a little
38
41
36
32
34
38
44
28
41
No
22
19
27
18
31
22
22
15
11
Total yes
78
81
73
82
69
78
78
85
89
(%) 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
40
38
28
47
41
Yes, a little
38
39
36
32
47
No
22
23
36
21
11
Total yes
78
77
64
79
89
(%) 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
6%
All gay/trans/LGBTQ people are excessive (sex, drugs, STDs, alcohol, partying)
6%
Bisexual/Pansexual people are obsessed with sex / would have sex with anyone / Unfaithful
5%
Bi-phobia / Prejudice against bisexual/pansexual/non-binary people (unspecified)
5%
Usual stereotypes about gays/lesbians/trans people... (unspecified)
3%
All LGBTQ people have great bodies / Cult of the body / Artificial people
7%
Asexual people are afraid of sex / are prudes / will end up alone
1%
The list is too long / All the stereotypes found in the general population
7%
U-haul phenomenon for lesbians (move in together right away)
1%
Conflicts / Stereotypes / labels for every type of LGBTQ (unspecified) LGBTQ people are flamboyant / flashy (appearance & behaviour)
7%
6%
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
99
94
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
13
39
27
18
11
8
4
All gay men are white, young & handsome / Prejudice based on ethnic origin/age/religion/income
13
2
4
13
12
6
19
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
6
6
4
8
5
7
3
All gay/trans/LGBTQ people are excessive (sex, drugs, STDs, alcohol, partying)
6
4
4
7
9
10
3
Bisexual/Pansexual people are obsessed with sex / would have sex with anyone / Unfaithful Bi-phobia / Prejudice against bisexual/pansexual/non-binary people (unspecified)
5
20
14
5
3
4
1
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
n=
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
94
1158
116
134
41
18 16
22 23
13 8
20 7
7 6
20 17
7 10
14 7
12 6
13
5
24
25
26
12
12
19
59
13
20
2
7
9
13
9
13
7
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
7
6
6
9
2
6
9
13
0
Conflicts / Stereotypes / labels for every type of LGBTQ (unspecified)
7
8
6
5
2
7
4
7
1
LGBTQ people are flamboyant / flashy (appearance & behaviour)
6
6
4
3
13
5
1
13
9
Trans people are not "real" men/women / All trans people are Drag Queens/sex workers / Trans people are flaky/fragile
6
5
2
17
9
4
17
16
4
All gay/trans/LGBTQ people are excessive (sex, drugs, STDs, alcohol, partying)
6
7
3
4
10
6
1
11
7
Bisexual/Pansexual people are obsessed with sex / would have sex with anyone / Unfaithful Bi-phobia / Prejudice against bisexual/pansexual/non-binary people (unspecified)
5
1
8
13
9
5
3
14
12
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
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
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
13
15
11
11
17
13
27
6
14
12
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
6
3
6
7
4
All gay/trans/LGBTQ people are excessive (sex, drugs, STDs, alcohol, partying)
6
0
6
5
7
Bisexual/Pansexual people are obsessed with sex / would have sex with anyone / Unfaithful Bi-phobia / Prejudice against bisexual/pansexual/non-binary people (unspecified)
5
4
4
6
5
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
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
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
47
33
35
45
45
53
54
Rather well
42
52
52
45
45
36
36
A lot more difficult
17
17
13
13
18
17
20
A little more difficult
37
44
34
50
32
36
28
Neither more or less difficult
30
23
33
25
29
34
33
(%) 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
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
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
52
Very well
47
61
32
27
37
51
30
25
23
Rather well
42
33
52
63
36
40
51
60
66
A lot more difficult
17
21
6
21
4
14
46
29
7
A little more difficult
37
37
38
36
30
36
35
54
68
Neither more or less difficult
30
24
39
31
48
32
9
8
9
(%) 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
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
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
47
47
59
40
47
Rather well
42
37
37
46
43
A lot more difficult
17
36
15
14
18
A little more difficult
37
35
40
37
35
Neither more or less difficult
30
16
31
29
32
(%) 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
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
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%
6%
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
5%
Yes, I’ve changed countries because of my gender identity / sexual orientation
4%
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%
8%
3%
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
15
20
13
5
10
10
14
8
5
5
Yes, I’ve changed countries because of my gender identity / sexual orientation
4
6
3
-
2
Yes, I would like to change regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation
5
5
4
7
5
3
3
2
1
3
8
11
7
2
-
12
14
12
4
7
No my sexual orientation does not have any influence on where I live
63
55
66
81
75
Total yes
37
45
34
19
25
(%) 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 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
15
1
6
14
22
14
19
10
1
4
16
10
7
11
4
1
3
6
11
5
0
5
9
11
6
2
3
3
3
9
6
2
2
3
2
8
6
7
9
12
7
6
12
12
10
19
17
8
7
63
71
71
54
48
70
70
37
29
29
46
52
30
30
(%) 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
52
15
21
5
9
7
15
16
8
18
10
14
4
7
7
11
9
3
17
4
4
4
3
0
4
3
1
7
5
4
6
6
4
4
11
10
12
3
2
4
4
2
2
8
6
3
8
9
5
8
3
8
10
13
7
12
14
7
12
5
11
23
23
9
63
55
75
72
79
65
50
56
67
37
45
25
28
21
35
50
44
33
(%) 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
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
15
9
13
21
12
10
7
6
15
9
4
0
2
5
5
Yes, I would like to change regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation
5
6
5
3
6
Yes, I would like to change neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation
3
2
2
3
3
Yes, I would hesitate before changing neighborhoods because of my gender identity / sexual orientation
8
2
4
9
10
Yes, I would hesitate before changing regions because of my gender identity / sexual orientation
12
3
8
14
14
No my sexual orientation does not have any influence on where I live
63
83
70
55
63
Total yes
37
17
30
45
37
(%) 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
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
No
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
36
40
37
29
31
31
43
Yes, that happened to me a lot in the past
33
35
34
39
44
32
24
Yes, I currently feel a bit like that
19
30
29
22
19
15
12
Yes, I feel that a lot, currently
11
19
11
15
10
6
7
No
19
11
18
20
11
25
22
Yes, in the past
68
73
68
66
74
62
67
Yes, currently
28
47
40
35
29
21
19
Total yes (currently or in the past)
81
89
82
80
89
75
78
(%) 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
52
Yes, that has happened to me a little in the past
36
38
37
28
34
38
19
24
35
Yes, that happened to me a lot in the past
33
37
20
36
37
30
57
51
38
Yes, I currently feel a bit like that
19
13
24
26
43
17
21
41
21
Yes, I feel that a lot, currently
11
6
12
21
21
7
40
20
23
No
19
17
26
19
10
21
4
2
20
Yes, in the past
68
74
56
63
69
67
74
72
72
Yes, currently
28
18
36
44
63
24
55
61
44
Total yes (currently or in the past)
81
83
74
81
90
79
96
98
80
(%) 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
36
17
38
41
31
Yes, that happened to me a lot in the past
33
38
27
31
38
Yes, I currently feel a bit like that
19
23
22
19
15
Yes, I feel that a lot, currently
11
14
7
11
12
No
19
22
21
15
23
Yes, in the past
68
55
65
71
68
Yes, currently
28
37
28
29
25
Total yes (currently or in the past)
81
78
79
85
77
(%) 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)
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 I’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
11% 7% 6% 6% 6%
Loneliness / Ending up old and alone
3%
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)
1%
Bisexuals: finding sexual fulfillment without being judged (partner, society…
1%
Issues within the LGBTQ community (stereotypes, lack of empathy, Bi/A-…
1%
5%
Mental health problems / Lack of mental health-related medical resources
1%
Worries about gay aging (loneliness / prejudice in senior home)
5%
Being different in a rural environment/my region (fewer LGBTQ/Prejudice)
1%
Problems coming out (family / work / friends)/Accepting oneself
5%
Other
Building a family / Having children / Difficulties faced by children of gay parents
3%
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
11
25
14
16
14
12
4
7
6
6
4
12
3
8
6 6
10 7
8 5
6 13
8 4
6 6
4 1
6
8
6
11
8
9
0
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
3
2
4
0
0
3
2 1
4 3
1 3
3 1
4 0
1 0
1 0
1
0
3
1
0
0
2
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
52
11
12
8
21
9
9
19
42
15
7
5
7
12
5
6
12
6
2
6 6
5 5
5 4
10 13
6 2
5 3
11 28
13 18
16 4
6
8
2
6
12
5
18
15
2
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
3
0
3
10
2
9
6
0
2 1
1 0
0 1
5 2
6 8
0 1
24 3
2 0
2 1
1
0
4
1
0
1
0
0
0
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=
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
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
11
11
11
11
12
7
11
5
6
8
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
0
0
1
3
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=
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
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
8%
Helped me to become more confident/fulfilled / to accept myself
Feeling of belonging to a community
6%
4%
Meeting people who are different/interesting/open-minded (partner, friends, at work)
3%
Fulfilling romantic/sexual relationships /More options
3%
Various work/studies-related advantages 2% Practical benefits (no risk of pregnancy, no children, more money/freedom, no risk of STDs)
1%
Legal benefits as a member of a "minority" group
1%
Improved my creativity/selfexpression/personality
1%
Other
DNK/NR
3%
1%
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
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Happiness, sources of entertainment, social activities and community involvement REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY
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Feeling of happiness Base: Total respondents
AVERAGE SCORE LGBT 3.6
HETERO CISGENDER 3.7
48% 41% 29%
28% 18%
9% 4%
16%
7%
1%
1- Very unhappy
2
LGBT (n=1897)
3
4
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
n=
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
95
380
198
779
87
296
91
177
122
139
207
126
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.0
3.6
3.3
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.7
3.9
3.8
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
52
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
n=
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
5%
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
52
Regularly
10
13
7
8
1
11
9
3
3
Occasionally
28
35
22
23
7
28
24
31
36
…more and more often
5
4
7
8
8
4
13
13
5
…less and less often
28
37
19
10
10
29
23
14
3
…neither more nor less
47
50
43
50
40
49
35
41
55
…I've never been
19
9
31
32
42
18
28
32
37
(%) n=
Frequency of visit to places where LGBT people hang out
Go to these types of places…
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 place…?
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
10
16
8
Occasionally
28
38
24
…more and more often
5
3
4
…less and less often
28
37
41
…neither more nor less
47
54
43
…I've never been
19
7
12
(%) n=
Frequency of visit to places where LGBT people hang out
Go to these types of places…
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 place…?
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
10
2
8
12
11
12
10
Occasionally
28
8
20
28
27
33
33
…more and more often
5
6
11
6
5
9
1
…less and less often
28
5
9
26
39
25
36
…neither more nor less
47
17
37
53
45
57
49
…I've never been
19
71
43
14
11
9
14
(%) n=
Frequency of visit to places where LGBT people hang out
Go to these types of places…
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 place…?
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
4%
…LGBTQ individuals with different sexual orientations / gender identities
22%
43%
...a good mix of people from all three of these categories
32%
13%
7%
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
No
Hetero cisgender
Yes
38%
No
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
52
Yes
45
44
44
56
22
45
39
49
50
No
55
56
56
44
78
55
61
51
50
(%) n=
Volunteer time
AGE TOTAL
15-17
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
1897
380
779
296
177
139
126
Yes
45
52
41
46
45
58
40
No
55
48
59
54
55
42
60
(%) 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%
2%
2%
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%
4%
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
life to ideas
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%
9%
Less than 15 years old
9%
Between 15 and 17 years old
LGBT (n=1448)
Between 18 and 24 years old
9%
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
81
66
172
With a man
60
77
54
31
68
36
19
39
With a woman
30
18
37
66
18
38
70
36
Trans / Non-binary / Genderfluid person
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
Other
1
3
0
0
0
2
0
2
I have never had sexual relations
9
2
9
3
12
23
10
21
(%) 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
52
Yes
51
51
55
59
11
52
39
53
55
No
49
49
45
41
89
48
61
47
45
(%) 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
51
29
45
62
54
65
44
No
49
71
55
38
46
35
56
(%) 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
51
49
62
No
49
51
38
(%) 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
No
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
52
Yes
12
11
14
19
-
12
15
16
34
No
39
41
41
40
11
41
24
37
21
Not in a long-term romantic relationsh.
49
49
45
41
89
48
61
47
45
(%) 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
12
4
8
20
7
20
8
No
39
25
37
43
47
44
35
Not in a long-term romantic relationsh.
49
71
55
38
46
35
56
(%) 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
12
13
2
No
39
36
60
Not in a long-term romantic relationsh.
49
51
38
(%) 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
79
70
23
…a long-term romantic/affective relationship
34
42
23
22
-
34
48
36
7
…a happy, fulfilling romantic life without focussing on the long term
27
23
27
45
-
26
25
26
74
…sexual experiences and adventures
14
11
21
14
-
14
4
15
6
None of these choices
25
24
28
19
-
26
23
24
13
(%) n=
Currently looking for...
AGE TOTAL 15-17
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
880
247
356
99
69
49
60
…a long-term romantic/affective relationship
34
30
38
48
37
24
29
…a happy, fulfilling romantic life without focussing on the long term
27
44
28
28
42
33
15
…sexual experiences and adventures
14
10
17
9
12
24
14
None of these choices
25
16
17
15
9
19
42
(%) 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
No
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
52
Are married or wish to marry some day
42
38
49
52
28
41
58
39
33
Are not married and do not wish to marry
58
62
51
48
72
59
42
61
67
(%) 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
42
46
54
55
48
39
26
Are not married and do not wish to marry
58
54
46
45
52
61
74
n=
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
42
31
51
Are not married and do not wish to marry
58
69
49
(%) 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
52
Have children or wish to have children
36
23
54
55
40
36
34
37
41
Have no children and do not wish to have any
64
77
46
45
60
64
66
63
59
(%) 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
36
29
43
40
36
35
32
Have no children and do not wish to have any
64
71
57
60
64
65
68
n=
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
36
16
38
Have no children and do not wish to have any
64
84
62
(%) 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
2%
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
26
765
61
71
24*
Very easy
38
46
32
23
20
40
23
27
11
Rather easy
46
40
49
60
76
44
59
60
79
Difficult (rather + very)
16
14
19
17
4
15
19
13
10
(%) n=
AGE TOTAL 15-17
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
927
110
370
190
106
89
62
Very easy
38
32
30
31
33
51
44
Rather easy
46
46
51
55
42
36
41
Difficult (rather + very)
16
21
18
14
25
12
15
(%) 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%
8%
Yes
No
LGBT (n=1897)
6%
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
34
23
33
42
42
48
22
No
58
45
48
55
50
52
72
I have never had a romantic partner
8
32
18
4
8
0
6
(%) 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
52
Yes
34
29
41
41
11
32
39
44
55
No
58
64
52
49
64
60
52
47
34
I have never had a romantic partner
8
6
7
10
25
7
9
9
11
(%) 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
34
30
37
35
31
No
58
67
57
58
58
I have never had a romantic partner
8
2
6
7
11
(%) 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
life to ideas
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
51
40
63
Private sector
49
60
37
(%) 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%
5%
7% 7%
7%
6%
5%
7%
6%
5%
3%
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%
5%
4%
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%
13%
7% 5%
12%
6% 4%
5%
4%
5%
11% 6% 4%
4%
5%
4% 0%
Health and social services
Education
Management Arts and leisure Legal services and sector administration
LGBT (n=954)
Sciences, engineering
IT (Information technology)
1%
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
HC
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%
6%
5%
3%
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)
1%
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
52
My dress style is very much inspired by fashion trends
6
7
5
3
1
6
5
5
1
My dress style is a little bit inspired by fashion trends
17
16
17
24
11
17
20
18
17
I have a fairly classic dress style My dress style is my own, with little to do with fashion trends Other
27
35
23
8
10
29
17
3
2
47
39
52
60
68
44
50
73
74
3
3
3
4
10
3
8
1
6
(%) 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
6
6
10
6
4
10
3
My dress style is a little bit inspired by fashion trends
17
30
26
25
19
10
9
I have a fairly classic dress style My dress style is my own, with little to do with fashion trends Other
27
7
14
21
32
26
37
47
54
48
42
43
52
47
3
3
2
5
2
2
4
n=
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
life to ideas
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
46
34
38
55
50
56
39
Yes, linked to my appearance
42
44
54
61
40
37
27
Yes, linked to my way of behaving or expressing myself
38
48
47
45
52
31
26
Yes, linked to something else
31
44
38
36
30
13
29
No, never
25
19
17
15
21
27
37
Total yes
75
81
83
85
79
73
63
(%) 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
52
Yes, linked to my sexual orientation / gender identity
46
56
27
43
32
44
55
62
64
Yes, linked to my appearance
42
37
40
62
50
38
65
69
76
Yes, linked to my way of behaving or expressing myself
38
37
33
52
44
35
54
62
59
Yes, linked to something else
31
27
30
44
31
30
24
41
70
No, never
25
23
33
17
28
27
21
4
7
Total yes
75
77
67
83
72
73
79
96
93
(%) 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
46
61
44
Yes, linked to my appearance
42
38
32
Yes, linked to my way of behaving or expressing myself
38
44
16
Yes, linked to something else
31
29
25
No, Never
25
19
32
Total yes
75
81
68
(%) 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
46
62
43
50
40
Yes, linked to my appearance
42
50
33
47
42
Yes, linked to my way of behaving or expressing myself
38
48
28
43
39
Yes, linked to something else
31
45
24
32
32
No, never
25
21
31
18
30
Total yes
75
79
69
82
70
(%) 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%
9%
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%
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*
6%
Hetero cisgender
No, Never
Yes, I have in Yes, it happens, Yes, it happens, the past regularly occasionally
LGBT
No, Never
Hetero cisgender
* Excluding asexual respondents (n=116) Q53. Do you or have you ever…?
CROP
272
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
9%
3%
Hetero cisgender
1% 1% No, Never
6%
1%
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
52
…had unprotected sex with people that you know very little or not at all
59
64
56
43
61
46
35
36
…consumed alcohol excessively and repetitively
61
62
61
68
29
62
60
59
43
…consumed “soft” drugs (e.g., cannabis, ecstasy)
59
61
56
73
22
59
54
59
52
…consumers “hard” drugs (e.g., cocaine, heroine, amphetamines, LSD)
26
31
22
20
1
28
19
13
10
(% 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
59
8
35
62
59
71
69
…consumed alcohol excessively and repetitively
61
28
57
74
66
51
60
…consumed “soft” drugs (e.g., cannabis, ecstasy)
59
28
52
75
60
35
62
…consumers “hard” drugs (e.g., cocaine, heroine, amphetamines, LSD)
20
1
12
27
31
13
19
(% 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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DISCRIMINATING CONSUMERISM ETHICAL CONSUMERISM
278
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 REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY
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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
140
195
138
-
-
84
91
88
84
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
ECOLOGICAL LIFESTYLE
125 125
143
205 168
-
150 -
150 64
ADAPTABILITY
113
119
110
113
-
85
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
88
90
119
83
85
67
ANOMIE / SOCIAL DISCONNECT AIMLESSNESS
79 -
55 -
74 65
138
114 -
124 169
SAVING ON PRINCIPLE
78
72
87
83
74
-
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
51
40
55
70
47
43
-
-
114 142
-
121 -
84
-
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 REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY
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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
-
-
84
-
70
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
88
90
65
87
85
ANOMIE / SOCIAL DISCONNECT AIMLESSNESS
79 -
74 -
177
117 165
127
SAVING ON PRINCIPLE
78
80
72
67
85
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
51
53
49
21
51
DISCRIMINATING CONSUMERISM ETHICAL CONSUMERISM
-
-
123 123
119
74
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 by age group REPORT PREPARED FOR FONDATION JASMIN ROY
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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
-
-
73
-
HAPPINESS OVER DUTY INTENSITY AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCESS/HYPERRATIONALITY
133
115
185
140
175
128
165
-
123
78
-
-
91
79
91
79
-
-
-
-
-
-
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ECOLOGICAL LIFESTYLE
125 125
55 39
160 75
79
125 -
-
145 -
-
132
129
164
ADAPTABILITY
113
110
-
119
-
110
-
-
-
90
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
88
121
79
-
87
-
75
-
90
-
-
ANOMIE / SOCIAL DISCONNECT AIMLESSNESS
79 -
-
112 150
136 135
117 169
114 127
123
-
64 -
81 -
60 -
SAVING ON PRINCIPLE
78
85
119
120
-
115
76
-
67
-
74
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
51
83
34
-
53
-
55
-
57
-
47
-
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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