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Background

CONTENTS

Aim

Objectives

Research Plan

Scope of study

Design direction

Research Methodology

Conclusion

References

Whatis LGBTQ+?

More than gender binary system: Sexualityandgenderdiversity

ISSUE OFGENDER BINARY

In this binary model, sex, gender, and sexuality may be assumed by default to align, with aspects of one's gender inherently linked to one's genetic or gamete-based sex, or with one's sex assigned at birth. [1]

These aspects may include expectations of： dressing, behavior, sexual orientation, names or pronouns.

These expectations may reinforce negative attitudes, bias, and discrimination towards people who display expressions of gender variance. [2]

LGBTQ + POPULATIONS

Modern scholars and scientists generally agree that the number of homosexuals accounts for about 6-10%of the overall population.

The number of homosexuals in Hong Kong is estimated to be around 600,000-700,000. [3]

Transgender people generally make up about 0.3% of the adult population.

Based on the latest Census and Statistics Department figures for the population aged 15 and over, it is estimated that there are nearly 20,000 transgender people in Hong Kong.[4]

MENTAL HEALTH OF LGBTQ+

Discrimination and homophobic culture

The psychological distress of "I am different from ordinary people"

Fear of losing relationships[5]

THE ISSUE OF LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN HONG KONG

Hong Kong still lacks an environment that is fully tolerant of sexual minorities.

There is no law to protect the discriminant of sexual orientation.

IDENTITY ISSUES

--Hong Kong court denies male status to 3 transgender men.

In 2019,Hong Kong’s High Court refused to allow three transgender men to be recognized as males on their official identity cards because they have not undergone full sex-change operations.

Amnesty International called the judgment “a missed opportunity to address the discrimination transgender people in Hong Kong face.”

“No one should be forced to undergo gender affirming surgery in order to have their gender legally recognized,” Man-kei Tam, director of Amnesty International Hong Kong, said in a statement.[6]

DIFFICULTIES IN DAILY LIFE

--Transgendered women banned from Telford Plaza’s 6ixty8ight fitting room: Female customers only.

The complainant,Ms. Hui, said she tried on a sports bra at the 6ixty8ight branch in Telford Plaza last month, but was refused by the shop assistant because of her male voice. The assistant said that only female customers were allowed to try it on. She showed the clerk her ID card to clarify her gender, indicating that she had undergone sex reassignment surgery, but the store still refused to recognize her as a woman.

Ms. Hui questioned the assistant’s differential treatment. The assistant that the company had instructed that only female customers would be allowed to try themselves on. Ms. Hui asked the assistant to explain the definition of “Female”. The assistant pointed obliquely at other customers and staff, she thinks all of them are women, but doesn’t agree Ms.Hui is one of them.[7]

-- When transgender people use traditional public toilets, it is often inconvenient to choose between men’s or women’s.

Brenda,a trans woman, said she was evicted from the shopping centre's ladies’toilet and her identity card and telephone number were searched, leaving her traumatized.[8]

DIFFICULTIES IN DAILY LIFE

Siufung Law,a trans man, said he pointed out that he did not intend to have sex change surgery, and legally could not use the men’s toilet, but using the women’s toilet would be treated unkindly, so he usually did not drink water when he went out in the past and avoided going to the toilet.

he said he can not use the men’s changing rooms and he didn't want to put himself in a place where he could be subjected to violence, because that could lead to physical violence or sexual harassment.

But in his experience of using the women’s locker room, he has been pointed at and verbally abused in public, suddenly pulled back from the shower curtain, questioned, complained about and even reported to the police.[9]

RESEARCH QUESTION

How to make the LGBTQ+ community feel involved and safe?

AIM:

CreateanLGBTQ+ inclusivecommunity

OBJECTIVES：

To provide a safe space for the protection of the fundamental rights of the LGBTQ community.

To provide a social environment where people of different backgrounds and sexual orientations can meet and communicate safely.

To disseminate information about LGBTQ + to the public in order to reduce the widespread negative perception of sexual minorities in society.

SCOPEOFSTUDY:

Gender-friendly policies

Eaton, a local hotel ,to create an inclusive, welcoming and accepting experience.

"my concept was that the Eaton Hotel would be a place that was about the arts, and making the world a better place, like a community center, where people would feel welcome and accepted, our vision is to create a place where different types of people, including transgender people, can be integrated."[13]

--Katherine Lo, Founder

Safe Zone training for staffs.

--Safe Zone trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege.[14]

SCOPEOFSTUDY:

Gender-Neutral facilities (Toilet, locker room)

Gender-neutral toilet are already on the hotel’s plans and are available in all public spaces of the hotel.

Gender-Neutral toilet shared workshop, 1F

Gender-Neutral locker room swimming pool/gym room, 21F

ImageSource[10]

The toilet or locker room is not the space which defines the male and female gender, but is a place which can be provided for anyone to use safely.

SCOPEOFSTUDY:

Symbol color

Designing with the colors of the pride flag makes the LGBTQ + community feel more involved.

RESEARCH

METHODOLOGY:

Group interviews : 5 people

Gay

Lesbian Trans(MTF and FTM)

Queer

Venue: Eaton Hotel, Shared Workshop, 1F

Time: Night

Language : Cantonese

Part 1: Personal experience for daily life

1.Where do you go for dates/socializing？

2.What makes you like that place?

3.When you were out on the street, did you have any unpleasant experiences? What do you think caused this?

4.In public places, what facilities will make you feel inclusive?

Part 2: Feeling of Safe Space

If there have a LGBTQ + center that includes local shops, cafe, exhibitions, the use of gender-neutral facilities, and so on.

5.Which of the following designs makes you feel more comfortable and more willing to participate?

6.The feeling of LGBTQ+ center is ________ .

7.What facilities do you think the safe place must have?

RESEARCH PLAN

DESIGN DIRECTION

A Safe Place for Local LGBTQ+ : LGBTQ+ Center

Safe Zone trainings

COMMON POINT :

Make the LGBTQ+ community feel safe and relax

Exhibitions :History of local LGBTQ+ social movement

Feature place (Use symbol color)

Workershop

Local store

Local LGBTQ+ organisation

Cafe: (social & relaxed)

Gender-Neutral facilities (Toilet, locker

room& make up room)

EXPERIENCE Exhibitions

(Takingintoaccounteachgender,the centerwillfullyusegender-neutral facilities)

SafeZone Trainings

Safetyzonetraining allowsparticipantsto betterunderstand LGBTQ+andhowto buildcomfortable conversations(for example:usingthe correctgender pronouns).

Italsoasafesignalto theLGBTQ+ community.

Including history of local LGBTQ+ social movement & Feature place with symbol color.

The symbolic color makes the LGBTQ+ community feel supportive and enhances participation and sense of belonging Invitelocal organizationsto makeworkshops whereLGBTQ+ acquaintances cangethelp& support.

Workershop

Local shops, showing local culture and diversity

Here you can take away souvenirs related to lgbtq+ to show your support

Localstore Cafe

A places for LGBTQ+ education and roundtable discussions to discuss things such as confidence and life navigation.

This is where nonalcoholic LGBTQ+ places enter.We need to designate LGBTQ spaces for teenagers to prevent pedophilia and sexual assault

A place to socialize and relax

LOCAL LGBTQ+ ORGANISATION

CONCLUSION

The Hong Kong LGBTQ+ community is in a neglected situation, some even deprived of their basic rights, so it is urgent and necessary to establish a safe space for them.

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https://ol.mingpao.com/ldy/cultureleisure/culture/20210523/1621707758215/%E6%9C%AA%E4%BE%86%E5%9F%8E%E5%B8%82%E6%80%A7%E5%88%A5%E4%B8%AD%E7%AB%8B%E5%BB%81%E6%89%80%E8%88%87%E4%BB%96%E5%A5%B9%E5%80%91%E7%9A%84%E8%B7%9D%E9%9B%A2

"WHAT IS SAFE ZONE?",https://thesafezoneproject.com/about/what-is-safe-zone/