Problem

Discrimination against homosexuals in the military

Other Names:
Restrictions against male homosexuality in the armed forces
Active prejudice towards homosexual combatants
Prejudicial treatment of homosexual soldiers
Incidence:

The USA has dismissed more than 17,000 homosexuals from the armed forces in the decade since 1982. Senior military commanders acknowledge that tens of thousands of homosexual men and women serve in the 1.8 million-member military, but keep their sexual orientation a secret.

In Britain, homosexuality remains a bar to serving in the military.

Subject(s):
Defence Military
Defence Military forces
Societal Problems Restrictions
Society Homosexual relationships
Society Men
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
16.10.2020 – 18:36 CEST