Numerous scholars have noted the disproportionately high number of gay and lesbian workers in certain occupations, but systematic explanations for this type of occupational segregation remain elusive. Drawing on the literatures on concealable stigma and stigma management, we develop a...

Over the past generation, sexual minorities — particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) persons — have gained increased visibility in the public arena. Yet organizational research has lagged behind in recognizing and studying this category of organizational members. This...