Lockheed Martin: LGBTQ Issues and Religion in the Workplace

Thanks for participating in our Straight for Equality in Faith Communities learning session. On this page you’ll find a list of materials that correspond to the learning objectives in today’s session. 

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Download the guides:

• be not afraid — help is on the way: straight for equality in faith communities: Are you a straight ally of faith? Looking for a way to think about what it means to be a person of faith and an ally to the LGBTQ community. This guide can help.
   
• the guide to being a straight ally: This is the core ally publication referenced in today’s training. 
   
• the guide to being a trans ally: This new guide will help you learn more about what transgender means and know specific ways that you can be a strong trans ally.
   
• read this…before you put your metatarsals between your maxilla and mandible: straight for equality in healthcare: Already identify as an ally and want to find a way to have a new conversation? Download this guide and share it with your healthcare provider.

Learn More About Straight for Equality Learning Partnerships:

• The 2020 Straight for Equality in the Workplace Catalog: Download this catalog to learn more about all of the workshops currently available through the Straight for Equality in the Workplace Training program.
   
• Learning Partner Benefits: This one page document highlights the benefits our clients receive when they book a workshop with us.

Additional resources:

• equality literacy 101: Choosing to have a conversation often starts with being comfortable with terminology. This quick cheat sheet will help get you caught up on the right words to use. 
   
• 10 things you can do as an ally: Looking for ways to go beyond what was covered in the session? This list may offer some good ideas.
   
• Religion in the United States:The Pew Research Religion & Public Life Project conducted research to identify trends in religious affiliation in the United States and noted an increase in those who respond with “none” or “unafilliated” in recent years. 
   
• Generations at Odds: The Millennial Generation and the Future of Gay & Lesbian Rights:  The Public Religion and Research Institite conducted a survey in 2011 and found at least a 20-point generational gap between millennials and seniors on all public policy issues concerning LGBT equality and found that these trends persist among conservative political and religious groups. 
   
• What Chick-fil-A Could Learn From Marriott:  Bill Marriott, chariman of Marriott International and a devout Mormon, makes the case for corporate policies that protect, support, and celebrate LGBT employees. 
   
• Straight for Equality Workplace resources: Still need more? Check out our full workplace resource area for even more details on workplace issues, external resources, other learning opportunities, and advanced tools.