ON THE MARGINES OF THE MACEDONIAN SOCIETY - PROBLEMS OF THE LGBTI COMMUNITY -
ON THE MARGINES OF THE MACEDONIAN SOCIETY - PROBLEMS OF THE LGBTI COMMUNITY -
Author(s): Kalina LechevskaSubject(s): Gender Studies, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Studies in violence and power
Published by: Институт за социолошки и политичко-правни истражувања
Keywords: LGBTI community; Prejudices; Discrimination;
Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the status of the LGBTI community in Macedonia as one of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups. It is based on the findings of few researches which are conducted in the country on this topic. It mainly shows that in this country, there are not even the basic preconditions for normal life and functioning of the LGBTI population. The analysis begins with the context, the attitudes of the citizens towards homosexuality and the legal background which impact the status of the LGBTI. It is followed by a presentation of the results of a qualitative research conducted among the LGBT people, who share their experiences and problems in the society.
Journal: Annual of the Institute for Sociological, Political and Juridical Research
- Issue Year: XL/2016
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 21-30
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
