Nagasaki University’s basic ethos regarding
the diversity of gender identity and sexual
orientations of sexual minorities (LGBT+)
Nagasaki University
In the course of serving its role on the world stage as a “windowto overseas,” Nagasaki University has fostered a culture ofBunkyo CampusLGBT+

1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki City,
Nagasaki 852-8521

Guidelines

identity of sexual minorities (LGBT+) and the diversity and rights

Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Nagasaki Universityof sexual orientations, and has presented as a basic policy its

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LGBT+tolerance to diversity. The University, which positions thepromotion of respect towards diversity as a vital strategy for its
sustainable development in the future, acknowledges the genderefforts to eradicate prejudice and discrimination.
In accordance with this basic policy Nagasaki University aims tocreate true diversity, a state in which all students and staff can
exercise their individual abilities to the full, and is pursuing
initiatives in the preparation of study, research and working
environments.

What does LGBT+ mean?
The letters LGBT stand for “lesbian,” “gay,” “bisexual” and “transgender,”and this abbreviation is frequently used to denote sexual minorities.
However, there are various other forms of sexuality and genderother than these four, and hence the University’s guidelines add
a plus sign to illustrate that there are sexual diversities that are
not included in “LBGT” alone.

As something involving everybody
Not only sexual minorities but each and every one of us has his or
her own sexual orientation and gender identity, combined in theterm SOGI. Sexual orientation means who or what we are
attracted to, and gender identity means how we regard our own
gender. The large ma jority of people are sexually oriented
towards the other sex (heterosexual) and their gender identity
matches the gender with which they were born (cisgender). But
not everyone is like this. These are the people described as sexual
minorities.
The percentage of sexual minorities varies slightly from one
survey to another, but is generally said to be between 6% to 9%.
In the case of Nagasaki University, if we assume that 7% of the3,200 staff and 9,000 students belong to a sexual minority it
would mean 230 staff members and 630 students. These are
hardly insignificant numbers.

We are all different!

Inclusion Guidelines

Things you should know in order to respect
each person’s sexuality
The term “coming out” originates from the phrase “coming outof the closet,” and describes the act of revealing to otherpeople something that you had previously not made public.
Coming out is sometimes accompanied by risks. Particularly
when it exposes the person to discrimination by others it
should be done cautiously. You must never coerce a person

Denying the existence of LGBT.
Surely there aren’t any LGBT working here?
Contempt, discriminatory thinking and aversion toLGBT.

where SOGI are still liable to discrimination - end up unintentionally

Lacking consideration towards SOGI diversity(addressing a person who has come out asLGBT) “Don’t cause me any trouble.”hurting them.

Examples of outing

Speaking under the impressionthat other people know
Well, he/she’s transgender isn’t he/she.
Speaking to people without the person
in question’s permission
I want to talk about B with you because she’s
a lesbian and has problems.

Coercive outing
Talk to this person because they understandabout LBGT.

Initiatives pursued by Nagasaki University
1 On-campus facilities
There is a changing space and toilets for use by any gender in
the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Check using the QR
code for the location of other facilities on the campuses.

Spreading rumors
Apparently A is gay!

Student Consultation
Officethink it will help improve the subject’s situation can - in a society

Self-help group

Even telling other people with the best of intentions because you

Failing to understand the fact that being LGBT is
not the matter of personal taste but SOGI, anddenying the personal worth of LGBT.

Other external organization

so on to large numbers of unidentifiable people is also outing.

Specialized Medical
Institutions Hospitals

Why don’t you hurry up and get married?

Student Exchange
Support Divisionpermission is known as “outing.” The act not only of verbal

Career Center

Lacking consideration towards those who are notallowed to marry under low.

Student Accessibility OfficeTelling other people about somebody’s sexuality without theirHealth Center

Cooperation
Harassment Prevention
Committee(making a hand gesture indicating homosexuality)
and saying “So you’re one of them!”, or saying“They are gay,” “looks so camp” “is a homo”
or “is a fag/dyke.

LGBT Consultation Point

Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Personnel Division
Student Affairs Division

Expressions of contempt or aversion to mainly gayand transgender people.

of their own volition.

revelation but passing on such information over the Internet andOn- and staff-campus cooperation setup(refering to the famous LGBT)“That guy’s reallycreepy!

the person wishes to know, at the time they wish, and entirely

2 What is “outing”

Consultation with…
Checking conditions and the scopeof information sharing

Faculties, tutors, chair ofTraining Committee

into coming out. It should always be done in front of those that

The person, their family, friends, etc.

members of LGBT can also be considered as sexual harassment.

Examples of harassment

1 What is “coming out”

Words and actions of prejudice and so on against the constituent

Consultation services and support system

2 Use of aliases
Those students who wish to use an alias must discuss the matter withNagasaki University has established LGBT consultation services

the consultation services above, and then submit the prescribedin two places, at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and theapplication form. This can be done before entering the University.

Health Center. Both consultation services are staffed by one orBased on an interview, a decision will be made regarding whether or

two people well-educated in LGBT issues. They deal withnot permission to use an alias will be given.

consulting about LGBT mainly with students, faculty and staff, andtheir families. The two consultation services are in constant

3 Handling of gender information

collaboration with each other. When it is judged that an issue

There are currently no columns to indicate gender in any of the namewould be difficult to solve at the consultation services alone,

lists or documents produced by Nagasaki University. Furthermore,

the staff will, with the permission of the consulter, collaborate

Nagasaki University notifies staff and is thorough in ensuring that therewith other places.

are no gender-based distinctions in teaching content, division of groups

With regards to words and actions that violate our Harassment

or use of equipment and tools, and that people are not unnecessarily

Prevention Guidelines, the Harassment Prevention Committee

called using gender-specific honorifics.

is also open to consultation.

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incorporating in its Harassment Prevention Guidelines words or actions
denying the existence of LGBT, and words or actions including contempt,discriminatory thinking and aversion towards them.

Nagasaki University Harassment
Prevention Guidelines
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