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describe only a very small percentage of the University community. “Heterosexism, on the other hand,” Braithwaite says, “describes the idea of heterosexuality as the social norm; which benefits and privileges those who identify as straight in all kinds of way that remain largely invisible to that group.” Braithwaite adds that benefits and privileges given to the heterosexual community are very visible to those who don’t benefit from them, the GLBT community.

“T think that as amember ofalearning community, it behoves us to break the silences around and examine much more closely those benefits and privileges, something that open diversity ofall kinds allow for,” says Braithwaite.

Although notas - convenient, some support is available to GLBTs off campus. The Abegweit Rainbow Collective (ARC), PEI’s first

organized GLBT support/

political/social group. ARC’s is based out of AIDS PEL, and has monthly “drop-ins’. Also, the group organizes social events, dances, and

She believes GLBT may |

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that “hiring committees [at

Concordia] appeared to become preoccupied with the mere mention [ona curriculum vitae] (CV)that included the words ‘gay’ or ‘lesbian.”” The committees appeared to be unable to assess the candidate’ s qualifications, leading to academics disguising the nature of research or omitting significant publications on their CV.

With all the tools needed, UPEI’s GLBT students, faculty, and strides, are likely to _ continue fighting for recognition and equality. * Name has been omitted. With files from

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