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<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
<h3 align="center">'''Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts'''</h3>
 
<h3 align="center">'''Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts'''</h3>
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<p>There is quite a list of popular LGBTQ radio hosts around the world.  These individuals host cultural, political, social, sports, community, and game showsThey appear on national radio networks, local community stations, or are syndicated to independent radio stations and networksSome shows appear on networks which are dedicated solely to LGBTQ content, while others appear on diverse stations and networks.</p>  
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<p>Sexuality Studies is composed of academic research programs into the role sexuality plays in the economic, cultural, artistic, political, technology, social and literary worldsIn this context, sexuality broadly includes aspects of race, gender, age, nationality, disability, religion, and moreIt brings theory and observation related to sexuality into the conversation with research in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.  Sexuality research encompasses both sex and sexual health.</p>  
  
<p>There is a wide diversity of gender identity and sexual orientation within the industry, though there is no industry association specific to the LGBTQ community to either advance the group's interest or to network and socialize.</p>  
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<p>The goal of Sexuality Studies is to provide context in how sexuality impacts work, creativity, and social conditions in both the national and international world.  Its purpose is to question assumptions on this impact and provide more pragmatic insight based on extensive academic research.</p>
  
<p>Several of the radio shows hosted by LGBTQ individuals are rated the tops in their fieldFor example, [[Elvis Duran]] currently hosts the most listened to Top 40 morning show in the United States, consistently ranking #1 across a diverse multitude of demographics and top markets.  Many have received the highest awards and accolades available in the radio broadcasting industry.  Some have progressed their radio hosting duties to popular podcasts.</p>
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<p>The intersection of these aspects of sexuality with the inter-disciplinary professional world is the subject of courses, research and thesesMuch of this work looks at the social relations of power in a variety of cultural and historical contexts, practices, and texts.  Many of the Sexuality Studies programs are affiliated with centres that include feminist, queer and gender studies.</p>
  
<p>A number of popular radio hosts have used their programs to come out publicly as LGBTQThose who have done so have stated the tremendous support received from listeners after coming out, with only a small amount of negative feedback reported.  This shows the endearing quality of the relationship between a trusted voice and communicator on the radio with their listeners.  Each has argued that the process of coming out was actually part of their evolution with the media itself.</p>
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<p>It is natural that LGBTQ academics are prominent in the field of Sexuality StudiesAs LGBTQ issues have risen in prominence in society, gender and sexuality have become central to the analysis rather than peripheral, and much of this increased focus has been due to the extensive research and commentary produced by these academics.</p>
  
<p>We have identified prominent LGBTQ radio hosts from Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, and The United States.  To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts|HERE]]'''</p>
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<p>The Sexuality Studies Association (SSA) is a multi- and interdisciplinary association for scholars, artists, activists and other community members, who have an interest in the teaching and study of sex, sexuality and gender diversity. </p> 
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<p>We have identified prominent LGBTQ academics in Sexuality Studies from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Great Britain, Indonesia, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, The Netherlands, and The United States.  To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[LGBTQ Academics in Sexuality Studies|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]]

Revision as of 18:04, 7 October 2019

DID YOU KNOW?

Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts

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Sexuality Studies is composed of academic research programs into the role sexuality plays in the economic, cultural, artistic, political, technology, social and literary worlds. In this context, sexuality broadly includes aspects of race, gender, age, nationality, disability, religion, and more. It brings theory and observation related to sexuality into the conversation with research in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Sexuality research encompasses both sex and sexual health.

The goal of Sexuality Studies is to provide context in how sexuality impacts work, creativity, and social conditions in both the national and international world. Its purpose is to question assumptions on this impact and provide more pragmatic insight based on extensive academic research.

The intersection of these aspects of sexuality with the inter-disciplinary professional world is the subject of courses, research and theses. Much of this work looks at the social relations of power in a variety of cultural and historical contexts, practices, and texts. Many of the Sexuality Studies programs are affiliated with centres that include feminist, queer and gender studies.

It is natural that LGBTQ academics are prominent in the field of Sexuality Studies. As LGBTQ issues have risen in prominence in society, gender and sexuality have become central to the analysis rather than peripheral, and much of this increased focus has been due to the extensive research and commentary produced by these academics.

The Sexuality Studies Association (SSA) is a multi- and interdisciplinary association for scholars, artists, activists and other community members, who have an interest in the teaching and study of sex, sexuality and gender diversity.

We have identified prominent LGBTQ academics in Sexuality Studies from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Great Britain, Indonesia, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, The Netherlands, and The United States. To read more and see the complete list, click HERE

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


The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 16,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, or gender fluid (LGBTQ) and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.

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Despite adversity and discrimination, LGBTQ individuals have excelled throughout history. Yet historians and academics have conveniently participated in the heterosexist erasure of these LGBTQ contributions by omitting the LGBTQ status of prominent historical figures from academic and historical documents. Accordingly, there are relatively few comprehensive projects which document and showcase the influence of these LGBTQ efforts.

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A Path to Diversity: LGBTQ Participation in the Working World (Mark S. Bonham, 2017) investigates the current state of employment markets around the world for the LGBTQ community. Included is a discussion of equality in the workplace and why it is important to both the employer and employee, the wage gap, which professions are attractive to LGBTQ individuals and why, and the role of unions and government legislation. A survey of seventy five professions provides a status report for each, and seventy two biographies of influential LGBTQ professionals from around the world is included. 242 pages

Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World (Mark S. Bonham, 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way. Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.

Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers (Mark S. Bonham, 2014) reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ community. Presented in a convenient notebook format. 114 pages.

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