Library of Parliament report: "Women and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans in Canada"

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Executive Summary – Women and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans in Canada - HillNotes

The military is often perceived as a stereotypically “hyper-masculine” organization where both women and 2SLGBTQI+ soldiers in Canada have in the past had to hide some aspects of themselves to fit in.

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From the executive summary ....

... This HillStudy examines several ways in which women and 2SLGBTQI+ veterans continue to be disadvantaged compared to the general veteran population, including physical and mental health, the transition to civilian life, and post-military income. It also finds that the experiences of Canadian women and 2SLGBTQI+ veterans are similar to those reported in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Women veterans continue to face poorer outcomes following their transition to civilian life, including lower incomes, compared to men veterans. They are also more likely to suffer from repetitive strain injuries and mood disorders. 2SLGBTQI+ veterans report higher rates of psychological health issues compared to the veteran population as a whole. Finally, military sexual trauma continues to negatively affect the mental and physical health of both women and 2SLGBTQI+ veterans ...

More details in the attached full report.