A survey of social cohesion and integration as well as the everyday experience of the LGBT+ community in South Africa has made findings that the authors say require urgent attention from both policymakers and broader society. The findings are contained in a report by the Inclusive Society Institute, authored by Mpho Buntse and Daryl Swanepoel, released this week.
Among the key findings: • The majority of the LGBT+ community members surveyed (86%) are aware of their constitutional and legislative rights; yet far fewer (59%) believe that these rights are in themselves adequate.
At the same time, most respondents (77%) believe that government is not doing enough to guarantee their rights relating to gender identity and sexual orientation