BBC to address ‘heteronormative culture’ with LGBT reforms

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The BBC is taking action over a perceived “heteronormative culture” at the broadcaster by making LGBT reforms.

Language is to be more inclusive, with non-binary pronouns used by BBC staff where appropriate, as part of internal changes to retain staff and “cut ice” with young viewers.

A network of “straight allies” will be set up to advance the interests of LGBT staff, with badges to identify them, according to a BBC report.

Action is being taken over fears that a “heteronormative culture, particularly around language” was developing within the company, and that the environment was not fully supportive of LGBT staff.

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Is it just me, or is the idea of 'ally' as such a prominent part of this just another way for the non members of the alphabet gang to not only feel included, but extra special, too?

A bit like the non binary cobblers, it's another label that the straights can buy into and get the shivers about being part of the rainbow?

This is potentially discrimination against gay men and lesbians. It would force them to either come out as gay at work or lie to their employer and pretend to be straight.

Can an employer compel speech in this way? For example, requiring an employee to use pronouns when the person is not present?

"Yes, the absence of a badge is a also a badge."
Spot on.