Gayglers
A variant of the Google logo, representing their LBGT employees, known as Gayglers.
Gayglers is a term for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees of Google. The term was first used for all LGBT employees at the company in 2006, and was conceived as a play on the word "Googler" (a colloquial term to describe all employees of Google).[1]
The term, first published openly by The New York Times in 2006 to describe some of the employees at the company's new Manhattan office,[2] came into public awareness when Google began to participate as a corporate sponsor and float participant at several pride parades in San Francisco, New York, Dublin and Madrid during 2006.[3] Google has since increased its public backing of LGBT-positive events and initiatives, including an announcement of opposition to Proposition 8.[4]
See also
- Gay and Lesbian Employees at Microsoft
- GLIFAA, organization representing LGBT persons in U.S. foreign affairs agencies and entities
References
- ^ https://www.flickr.com/photos/segfault87/4705119995/in/photolist-
- ^ Schoeneman, Deborah (December 31, 2006). "Can Google Come Out to Play?". The New York Times. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ Smith, Megan; Creswell, Nicholas (October 11, 2007). "Our Corporate Equality effort". Official Google Blog. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ Brown, Ryan (July 1, 2010). "Google ups benefits for gays - Broadsheet -". Salon.com. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
