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'Queer Career' chronicles the history of LGBTQ workers in the U.S.

Aug 31, 2023
Queer Career explores the history of LGBTQ workers in the U.S., covering topics such as the Lavender Scare, abuse and exploitation faced by outed workers, and the resilience and community found through jobs. Chapters delve into the impact on career ambitions, vulnerability and discrimination, and the experiences in 1960s New York. The book highlights the relevance of understanding this history amidst present-day challenges to LGBTQ rights.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Impact of Sexuality on Career Ambitions in the LGBTQ Community
03:29 • 2min
3
The Vulnerability and Discrimination Faced by LGBTQ Workers
05:14 • 2min
4
The Experiences of LGBTQ Workers in the 1960s in New York
07:38 • 4min