SOCIETY needs to become more aware of the existence of gay men and women in order to stop them experiencing rejection and exclusion, according to a Nottingham academic.
Dr Andrew Kam-Tuck Yip, an expert in sexuality and fundamental rights at the University of Nottingham, has completed his part of a European study into homophobia and gay rights.
He will present the findings of the study, called Citizens in Diversity, at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham today to mark International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia.
Dr Yip said: "We interviewed lesbians, gays and heterosexual men and women from four ethnic communities in the UK. We found that segments of society, structured by age, ethnicity, gender, geography and religion often demonstrate differential levels of tolerance of the lesbian and gay population."
He added: "As a liberal democracy, we have the responsibility to continue to promote a better understanding of sexual diversity and difference, as part of the kaleidoscope of human existence. The law cannot legislate against homophobia broadly. What it can do is to legislate against discriminatory behaviour."
The study is being carried out by academics in four European countries.
Meanwhile, staff at Nottingham's hospitals will support the International Day Against Homophobia today. There will be information stands at the Queen's Medical Centre main entrance and at the Cityside Restaurant, City Hospital.
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