01736nam a22001577a 4500 523309 523309 230807b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Rai, Soumi, Gopalkrishnan and Shhalini S. 42452 The economic cost of stereotypes, stigma, and the exclusion of LGBTQ workforce: The Indian context Productivity 63(4), Jan-Mar, 2023: p.428-436 The LGBTQ community has historically been a significant stakeholder in the diverse social fabric of India. With the advent of the British rule, this vulnerable group was marginalized, outlawed and their conduct subject to criminal law under IPC Section 377 (Indian Police Code) that continued well into 21st century India; an abhorring act that was repealed by the Supreme Court of India after a protracted legal battle by the community. We focus on the inclusivity and dignity of the marginalized groups in the workforce contrasting their growth and progress in the backdrop of a developing economic powerhouse. We review literature across sectors including policies and legislation of the Indian Government to understand the challenges being faced by this community in their struggle for acceptance and dignity in the Indian workforce. We also highlight the preliminary efforts made by several organizations towards restoration of the fundamental citizenship rights and dignity of the LGBTQ community. The paper concludes with implementable action points for the Indian corporate sector, in line with enhancing inclusivity for this social group and other marginalized communities.- Reproduced LGBTQ community, Indian corporate sector, Workforce 42453 Productivity HUMAN CAPITAL AR 0 0 ddc 0 0 398348 IIPA IIPA 2023-08-07 63(4), Jan-Mar, 2023: p.428-436 AR129275 2023-08-07 AR