Purpose

LGBTQ+ spaces are often considered as safe havens for the LGBTQ+ community, as they can gather free from prejudice and fear. This research explores the effect that heterosexual people attending LGBTQ+ venues have on this community. This paper considers the impacts on the community, the importance of their safe spaces and identifies practical implications to be considered in protecting these spaces.

Design/methodology/approach

The study implemented a multi-method qualitative data collection approach with LGBTQ+ community venue attendees in the UK. Stage 1 utilised an online qualitative survey and collected data from 558 respondents. Stage 2 saw critical incident techniques (CITs) used with 12 participants. The data collected were analysed using a thematic system.

Findings

The LGBTQ+ community has experienced an increase in frustration and fear as a result of more heterosexual attendees infiltrating their safe spaces. Both participants and respondents discussed the importance that security personnel play in ensuring safe spaces. Finally, the findings demystified that not all attendees in LGBTQ+ venues are allies, and that there is a need for those outside the community to better understand the importance of these spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, as many heterosexuals do not consider how they should act.

Research limitations/implications

Limitations associated with the implementation of the CIT were identified. Further training is advised for researchers employing this method to prepare them for dealing with the emotional impact of participants’ experiences.

Practical implications

This study highlighted the need for security and staff working at LGBTQ+ venues to undergo extensive inclusivity training, and for stricter door policies. Participants also argued for LGBTQ+ venues to educate heterosexual attendees about the community and their historical and present-day struggles and culture.

Originality/value

This paper is of practical value to those who organise and manage LGBTQ+ events, bars and nightclubs. An enhancement to the four types of space framework originated by Castilhos and Dolbec (2018) has been identified.

中文翻译：

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LGBTQ+安全空间的渗透

目的

LGBTQ+ 空间通常被认为是 LGBTQ+ 社区的避风港，因为他们可以在没有偏见和恐惧的情况下聚集。这项研究探讨了异性恋者参加 LGBTQ+ 场所对该社区的影响。本文考虑了对社区的影响、其安全空间的重要性，并确定了保护这些空间时需要考虑的实际影响。

设计/方法论/途径

该研究对英国 LGBTQ+ 社区场所参与者实施了多方法定性数据收集方法。第一阶段利用在线定性调查并收集了 558 名受访者的数据。第 2 阶段有 12 名参与者使用了关键事件技术 (CIT)。使用主题系统对收集的数据进行分析。

发现

由于越来越多的异性恋参与者渗入他们的安全空间，LGBTQ+ 社区的挫败感和恐惧感不断增加。参与者和受访者都讨论了安保人员在确保安全空间方面发挥的重要性。最后，调查结果揭示了并非所有 LGBTQ+ 场所的参与者都是盟友，社区外的人需要更好地了解这些场所对 LGBTQ+ 社区的重要性，因为许多异性恋者不考虑自己应该如何行事。

研究局限性/影响

确定了与 CIT 实施相关的限制。建议采用这种方法的研究人员接受进一步的培训，让他们做好处理参与者经历的情绪影响的准备。

实际影响

这项研究强调了 LGBTQ+ 场所的保安和工作人员需要接受广泛的包容性培训，以及更严格的门禁政策。参与者还主张设立 LGBTQ+ 场所，让异性恋参与者了解该社区及其历史和当今的斗争和文化。

原创性/价值

本文对于那些组织和管理 LGBTQ+ 活动、酒吧和夜总会的人来说具有实用价值。已经确定了对 Castilhos 和 Dolbec（2018）提出的四种空间框架的增强。