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<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
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<h3 align="center">'''First Out Elected LGBTQ Politicians'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''Nobel Prize Winners from the LGBTQ Community'''</h3>
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<p>Being elected to a public office after campaigning as an out LGBTQ individual reflects an absolute sense of confidence in one's ability to lead. The result also reflects society's general acceptance of the individual's capabilities to administer and govern regardless of sexual orientation or other distinguishing personal characteristics. Undoubtedly, the individual faced a certain degree of homophobia, abuse, intolerance and hatred in pursuite of their elected position - and they overcame this hostility.</p>
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<p>The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious global prizes. Originating in Sweden out of the estate of chemist Alfred Nobel (the inventor of dynamite), six prize categories are awarded each year: Peace, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Physiology and Medicine, and Economics.  The prizes are conferred on individuals or groups who are considered to have made the most notable contribution to their field up to the year of the award.</p>
  
<p>This list of individuals represents the important role of visible participation of minorities in elected government. It is advantageous that visible minorities be a part of the decision-making body that sets the agenda, determines policy, and establishes the social construct of the collective whole.</p>
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<p>Having LGBTQ representation on the list of Nobel Prize award recipients confirms the contribution of members of the community to society's progress on many issues. This has been the case for many years.  In fact, several LGBTQ individuals were the first recipients for other communities.  Sweden's [[Selma Lagerlof]] was the first woman and first Swedish individual to receive the prize; [[Jane Addams]] of the United States was the first American woman to receive the honour; Chile's [[Gabriela Mistral]] was the first Latin American to receive the honour; and Australia's [[Patrick White]] has been the only Australian individual to receive the Literature prize.</p>
  
<p>For many, the argument is made that being LGBTQ is only one element of their personal being. Other qualities come to the fore in an election campaign that can trump or reinforce the individual's capabilities to hold the elected office. This is, of course, true.</p>
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<p>The field of Literature has the most LGBTQ award honourees with seven recipients, followed by Peace with three honourees and Physiology and Medicine with two honourees. No LGBTQ individuals in Economics or Physics have received a Nobel Prize.  The recipients in 2022 were particularly notable with two LGBTQ honourees on the list.</p>
  
<p>Nevertheless, the LGBTQ community needs role models, mentors and leaders to act as examples of what can be accomplished regardless of sexual orientation.</p>
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<p>To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[Nobel Prize Winners from the LGBTQ Community|HERE]]'''</p>
 
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<p>Increasingly for the developed world, an out politician can use that fact as a reflection of their progressiveness in politics.  This can hold an appeal to the voter, especially in the case when political momentum is for positive change.  This may explain why many out politicians get their start in politics at the local level and receive support on local issues within their communities before venturing into larger regional or national politics.</p>
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<p>The landscape is shifting rapidly for LGBTQ politicians, in both a positive and negative way.  While there have been remarkable legislative advances on LGBTQ issues, there is increasing backlash on the characterization of a ‘gay agenda’ in politics amongs far right voters.  This is true in all parts of the world and presents the biggest challenge to out politicians today.</p>
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<p>The individuals we have identified do not necessarily represent those who revealed their sexual identity after election, and the dates represent their first time elected as an openly LGBTQ individual. To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[First Out Elected Politicians|HERE]]'''</p>
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'''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]]

Revision as of 11:55, 5 September 2024

DID YOU KNOW?

Nobel Prize Winners from the LGBTQ Community

Nobel Prize Winners from the LGBTQ Community

The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious global prizes. Originating in Sweden out of the estate of chemist Alfred Nobel (the inventor of dynamite), six prize categories are awarded each year: Peace, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Physiology and Medicine, and Economics. The prizes are conferred on individuals or groups who are considered to have made the most notable contribution to their field up to the year of the award.

Having LGBTQ representation on the list of Nobel Prize award recipients confirms the contribution of members of the community to society's progress on many issues. This has been the case for many years. In fact, several LGBTQ individuals were the first recipients for other communities. Sweden's Selma Lagerlof was the first woman and first Swedish individual to receive the prize; Jane Addams of the United States was the first American woman to receive the honour; Chile's Gabriela Mistral was the first Latin American to receive the honour; and Australia's Patrick White has been the only Australian individual to receive the Literature prize.

The field of Literature has the most LGBTQ award honourees with seven recipients, followed by Peace with three honourees and Physiology and Medicine with two honourees. No LGBTQ individuals in Economics or Physics have received a Nobel Prize. The recipients in 2022 were particularly notable with two LGBTQ honourees on the list.

To read more and see the complete list, click HERE

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


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