Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
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Div. 44 (The Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity) of the American Psychological Association (APA), applauds the May 10, 2021 decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to enforce federal prohibitions on sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
Our signing professional psychological groups affirm the importance of religious diversity and freedom of religious expression. Further, our groups recognize that religion and spirituality (R/S) are important to the lives of thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. This is an official statement of the Divisions, Societies, and Associations listed above, and does not represent the position of the American Psychological Association or any of its other Divisions or subunits.
LGBTQ+ psychology group applauds U.S. Supreme Court employment discrimination decision (PDF, 77KB)
APA's Div. 44 applauds the June 15, 2020, decision of the United States Supreme Court.
Black Lives Matter: Div. 44 standing in solidarity
Div. 44 (The Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity) is committed to joining in this struggle, naming and denouncing racism and white supremacy within and outside of our organization.
Resources for LGBTQIA+ youth in non-affirming environments
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Div. 44 understands that many LGBTQIA+ children, adolescents and young adults may find themselves sheltering in place in non-affirming environments. To assist these youth, Div. 44 has complied a resource list.
Solidarity with the Asian American Psychological Association
Div. 44 (The Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity) of the American Psychological Association stands in solidarity with the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA). We affirm the humanity of all Asian and Asian American communities while also committing ourselves to anti-racist policies and practices. We endorse their statement denouncing xenophobia, discrimination and racism that have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic.