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<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
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<h3 align="center">'''THE FASCINATING WORLD OF LGBTQ ASTRONOMERS, ASTROPHYSICISTS AND COSMOLOGISTS'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT'''</h3>
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<p>Astronomy is the study of the existence and motion of planetary objects outside of earth.  Cosmology delves deeper into the properties of these object (such as their origin and composition), while astrophysics uses the laws of physics and chemistry to understand their nature.  All three fields of scientific study exude an air of mystery and comprehension beyond most people’s everyday lives, and often intersect with the imagination.</p>
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<p>There are many LGBTQ identified Heads of State or government that figure prominently throughout history.</p>
  
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<p>There is an active community of LGBTQ scientists in these fields of study.  This community consists of students, faculty, staff, and librarians.  Like any branch of science, it is important that their work be undertaken without any degree of personal bias, harassment, or discrimination.  To ensure this, they have recently organized themselves into ''The Outlist of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, and Ally Astronomers''.</p>
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<p>Due to various norms, practices and restrictions, many of the historical individuals did not necessarily publicly identify during their lifetime as lesbian, gay or bisexual.  Nevertheless, qualified historians generally agree today on their sexual orientation and behaviour.  The most prominent opposition to self-identification has been religious norms - religious leaders and institutions have been sources of opposition for power, and certainly a charge of sodomy was used as a means to diminish the power and respect of an opponent throughout history.</p>
  
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<p>LGBTQ scientists tend to be less visible members of the community at large.  They tend to be absent when high profile lists of prominent LGBTQ individuals are compiled.  One of the reasons is that, by the nature of scientific research itself, one’s sexual orientation is rarely conveyed in the output.  This lack of visibility of participation and success raises concerns that it deters young people from choosing science as a career in the first place.</p>
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<p>Times have changed in many parts of the world.  The contemporary individuals in this list are open and comfortable with their sexual orientation.  The first contemporary LGBTQ identified Head of State was [[Johanna Siguroardottir]] of Iceland.  The most recent individual is [[Xavier Bettel]] of Luxembourg.</p>
  
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<p>In a 2014 survey by the Royal Astronomical Society, of those who responded 3% identified as bisexual, 4% as gay men, and 0.2% as lesbian (of the 77.5% male respondents and 21.3% female).  Another survey in the United States (2015) showed a lack of protection for LGBTQ scientists from harassment.  There was a noted sense of isolation and marginalization amongst the respondents.  Social norms have encouraged LGBTQ scientists to stay in the closet.  Indeed, over one-third of LGBTQ scientists considered leaving their department or workplace in the past year based on their bad experience.</p>
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<p>In many cases, LGBTQ Royal heads of state are classified as bisexual. This is because the continuing of the family's reign requires an offspring, and such can only be obtained through a religious sanctioned marriage.  These 'marriages of convenience', however, were superseded in the history books by their actual same-sex attractions.  With respect to Royal courts, current law does not provide any clear direction on heirs when it comes to same-sex rulers.  Of course, elected heads of state do not face this family-succession issue.</p>
  
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<p>Clearly, there is a need for change and improvement.  The fact a lesbian, [[Nergis Mavalvala]], was a prominent member of the group of scientists who recently proved Einstein’s theory of the existence of gravitational waves is a big step forward.  We applaud the LGBTQ astronomers, astrophysicists, and cosmologists we have been able to identify.  They hail from Canada, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Great Britain, the United States, and Australia.  To read their fascinating biographies [[The Fascinating World of LGBTQ Astronomers, Astrophysicists, and Cosmologists|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
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<p>We have identified a number of individuals as LGBTQ Heads of State or government from Rome, Portugal, China, Macedonia, Luxembourg, United States, Great Britain, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, Uganda, Norway, Prussia, Bavaria, South Africa, Belgium, and Iceland.  To see the list and read their fascinating biographies [[LGBTQ Head of State|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
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To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.  Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name.  A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.
 
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== Bonham Centre Awards Gala ==
 
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Revision as of 19:56, 3 September 2017

DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT

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There are many LGBTQ identified Heads of State or government that figure prominently throughout history.

Due to various norms, practices and restrictions, many of the historical individuals did not necessarily publicly identify during their lifetime as lesbian, gay or bisexual. Nevertheless, qualified historians generally agree today on their sexual orientation and behaviour. The most prominent opposition to self-identification has been religious norms - religious leaders and institutions have been sources of opposition for power, and certainly a charge of sodomy was used as a means to diminish the power and respect of an opponent throughout history.

Times have changed in many parts of the world. The contemporary individuals in this list are open and comfortable with their sexual orientation. The first contemporary LGBTQ identified Head of State was Johanna Siguroardottir of Iceland. The most recent individual is Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg.

In many cases, LGBTQ Royal heads of state are classified as bisexual. This is because the continuing of the family's reign requires an offspring, and such can only be obtained through a religious sanctioned marriage. These 'marriages of convenience', however, were superseded in the history books by their actual same-sex attractions. With respect to Royal courts, current law does not provide any clear direction on heirs when it comes to same-sex rulers. Of course, elected heads of state do not face this family-succession issue.

We have identified a number of individuals as LGBTQ Heads of State or government from Rome, Portugal, China, Macedonia, Luxembourg, United States, Great Britain, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, Uganda, Norway, Prussia, Bavaria, South Africa, Belgium, and Iceland. To see the list and read their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.

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