Aford Brandon, Lee Shawna J
Soc Work. 2016 Jul;61(3):257-65. doi: 10.1093/sw/sww033.
The 2010 repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) is one example of how U.S. public policy has shifted toward greater inclusion of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. The repeal of DADT reversed the practice of discharging LGB service members on the basis of sexual identity. LGB service members may now serve their country without fear of direct repercussions stemming from sexual identity. Though it is a statutory step toward parity, DADT repeal does not address a number of cultural and institutional inequities that continue to hinder full inclusion of sexual minority service members. Notably, as discussed in this article, DADT largely ignores issues facing the transgender population. This study examines remaining inequities and their ramifications for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender service members and their families. The article concludes with practice and policy recommendations for culturally competent social work practice with military service members across the sexual identity spectrum.
2010年废除“不问不说”政策（DADT）是美国公共政策如何朝着更大程度包容女同性恋、男同性恋和双性恋（LGB）个体转变的一个例子。废除“不问不说”政策扭转了基于性取向开除LGB军人的做法。LGB军人现在可以为国效力，而不必担心因性取向而受到直接影响。尽管这是迈向平等的法定一步，但废除“不问不说”政策并未解决一些继续阻碍性少数军人完全融入的文化和制度不平等问题。值得注意的是，如本文所讨论的，“不问不说”政策在很大程度上忽视了跨性别群体面临的问题。本研究审视了剩余的不平等现象及其对女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和跨性别军人及其家庭的影响。文章最后针对为不同性取向的军人提供具有文化胜任力的社会工作实践提出了实践和政策建议。
