Transgender people in Lithuania continue to face systemic discrimination in the labour market, including open ridicule, ...
  • Transgender people in Lithuania continue to face systemic discrimination in the labour market, including open ridicule, isolation and psychological abuse, according to experts who spoke at a parliamentary discussion marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
  • A recent national survey also found that only 22% of Lithuanians would feel comfortable working with a transgender colleague. That number drops to 19% when it comes to a transgender person in a leadership role, and even lower if such a person worked at their child’s school.
  • Kickforce@lemmy.wtfEnglish
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    11 hours ago

    Any idea why this is the case? I’m unfamiliar with Lithuania and the average mindset there. Has there been an anti-trans feeling for a long time or has there been a load of right wing or religious hate mongering?

    • shroomato@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 hours ago

      Post-soviet mentality basically. The culture is pretty backwards in the ex eastern bloc countries when it comes to socially progressive issues, unfortunately.