LGBT Career Development
Abstract
The problem and the solution. Although the field of human resource development (HRD) has begun to focus on career development (CD) theories, there is a paucity of exploration of the particular and unique career considerations faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.This article explores issues uniquely related to LGBT career development. This article provides some insights about LGBT career development, analyzing the factors that distinguish LGBT career development from heterosexual career development, to sensitize HRD practitioners and to help them understand the career development considerations of LGBT people. By becoming aware of and sensitive to the issues faced by LGBT people, HRD practitioners can address their needs and help create inclusive and welcoming environments for them.Additionally, sensitive and educated HRD practitioners can help organizations identify the ways in which their practices reinforce LGBT invisibility, and disrupt heterosexist career development practices.
Suggested Citation
Julie Gedro. "LGBT Career Development" Advances in Developing Human Resources. Ed. Drs. Tonette Rocco, Julie Gedro, and Martin Kormanik. Sage Publishing, 2009.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/julie_gedro/1
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