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Advocate Similarly to an ‘activist,’ an advocate also wants to make change and support a cause or community that matters to them. However, they work within existing systems to raise awareness about issues and injustice, selectively considering when they are vocal about a specific issue - amplifying discourse taking place in society, and bolstering the efforts of activists. < Back to Glossary

Islamophobia The expressed dislike of, prejudice or discrimination against Islam or towards Muslims, especially as a political force. < Back to Glossary

Bullying Workplace bullying is a persistent pattern of mistreatment from others in the workplace that causes either physical or emotional harm. It can include such tactics as verbal, nonverbal, psychological, and physical abuse, as well as humiliation. < Back to Glossary

Home Having a place we can call home, a space we possibly share with loved ones is a key part of one's existence. Maslow refers to it as a physiological need - sitting at in the foundation of the hierarchy pyramid. Rather than a symbolic place, home can also characterise a 'feeling' that is conducive to our sense of belonging. See: Grounding and Belonging. < Back to Glossary

Self-inquiry The turning of attention and curiosity inwards towards yourself and away from outward objects, events, and experiences with the ambition of cultivating a deeper knowledge and understanding of who you are. See: Meditation and Journaling. < Back to Glossary

Gender Dysphoria Gender dysphoria is the experience of distress or unease a person feels because their gender identity does not align with their biological sex. Gender dysphoria can be mild or severe and seriously impact a person's quality of life. People often transition or use gender-affirming practices to alleviate their gender dysphoria. < Back to Glossary

Self-actualisation Self-actualisation is the realization of one's own unique potential, and the full development of one's abilities and appreciation for life. See: Purpose, Growth and Achievement. < Back to Glossary

Polycule A connected network of people in non-monogamous relationships. < Back to Glossary

Windrush Generation The "Windrush generation" refers to Caribbean migrants who came to the UK between 1948 and 1971 as a result of the British Nationality Act giving members of British colonies the right to live and work in Britain. The name "Windrush" comes from the HMT Empire Windrush, which was the first of the ships carrying these migrants to dock in the UK. The Windrush generation had a significant social and cultural impact on British society, filling the post-war labour shortage and enriching the UK with Caribbean culture, music and art. The 1971 Immigration Act should have allowed the Windrush generation permanent residency in the UK but in 2018 it was revealed that the UK Government had destroyed landing cards belonging to Windrush migrants, leaving many unable to prove they were in the country legally and thus at risk of deportation. This has come to be known as "The Windrush Scandal". < Back to Glossary

SWERF (Sex Worker Exclusionary Radical Feminist) Radical feminists who exclude the rights of sex workers from their advocacy for women's rights. SWERFs often campaign to criminalise sex work. < Back to Glossary

Legislation Policy becomes legislation when it is brought into law. As far as laws on equality which relate to the protection of LGBTQIA+ individuals, in a lot of countries, we have come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. However, there are still more than 68 countries where homosexuality is illegal. Therefore, our communities fight for Civil Rights is a long way from over. < Back to Glossary

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(he/him) Jim Jim Fielding is a respected leader and C-Suite veteran in brand strategy, consumer products and experiences, and storytelling. He has worked at some of the world’s largest media and retail companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, and 20th Century Fox. He is a passionate advocate and philanthropist for the Queer Community, higher education, and diversity, equity and inclusion. As author of All Pride, No Ego, he is committed to safe and authentic spaces for all individuals and communities. Jim spends his time as an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Advocate now and gives back through his work with Braven Mentoring, the Indiana University Foundation Board, The Point Foundation, and various local community efforts in Atlanta. Jim Fielding Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

Erasure The act of ignoring, explaining away, or otherwise dismissing parts of culture or the experiences of specific communities in media or history. This is especially prevalent for the bisexual community - both by heteronormative society and the Queer Community. < Back to Glossary

Adversity Referring to a difficult or unpleasant situation. Queer people regularly face adversity that cisgender heterosexual people do not, such as discrimination in the workplace, rejection by family members, medical gatekeeping, political scapegoating or violence and abuse on account of their identity. < Back to Glossary

Consent Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. Within relationships, consent is vitally important when we consider physical intimacy and identity disclosure. This is something we should all campaign for, both within the Queer Community, but also wider society as a whole. It is also imperative that when someone shares personal information with us, that we only share this further with others after gaining consent (e.g. if someone discloses that they have a disability). < Back to Glossary

Micro-Affirmation A micro-affirmation is a small gesture of inclusion, caring or kindness. They include listening, providing comfort and support, being an ally and explicitly valuing the contributions and presence of all. It is particularly helpful for those with greater power or seniority to “model” affirming behaviour. < Back to Glossary

Gender Identity Each person’s internal and individual experience of gender. It is a person’s sense of being a woman, a man, both, neither, or anywhere along the gender spectrum. Gender identity can correlate with a person’s assigned sex at birth (cisgender), or differ from it (as is the case with transgender people). Someone’s gender identity can change over time, as people grow and learn more about themselves. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Guilherme Gui, the Global Head of Talent Sourcing & Solutions at a Swiss Multinational company, has been working in Human Resources for over 17 years. With a Bachelor's degree in international relations, Gui is a passionate LGBTQIA+ activist and founder-mentor of LGBT MENTORING , a non-profit organization that provides free professional mentorship to the LGBTQIA+ community in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Costa Rica in four languages (Portuguese, English, French and Spanish). Gui can also speak on topics like Recruitment, Leadership, Workplace Allyship, LGBTQ+ History, and Activism. Guilherme Neves Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

Woman Someone who identifies with womanhood. See: Gender Roles and Gender Identity. < Back to Glossary