Freedom of speech freedom to insult Lund University

Freedom of speech – freedom to insult…? Lund University, April 26, 2013

Who am I? • • • Jeanette Larsson Police Officer in Malmö for the past 24 years (1989 - ) Educator of ethical standards at the Police Force 2008 Educator of diversity at the Police Force in 2009 Educator of hate crimes at the Police Force in 2010 -2012 Member of the Police Force Union Board for more than 10 years, responsable for human equality and diversity • Vice President of the Gay Police Association, Sweden • Vice President of the European Gay Police Association (EGPA)

Common questions and prejudices? • …”Why do homo- and bisexuals always have TO BE SEEN and express their sexual orientation? We, as heterosexuals, never discuss OUR sexual orientation…. !” • …“We are just here to work/study, not to discuss our sexual orientation…. . !” • …”When did you come out…? ”

Important milestones for the LGBTmovement in Sweden: • 1944 Homosexual acts were no longer criminal. • 1979 Homosexuality was no longer a disease. • 1 January 2009 transvestism was no longer a disease. • Transsexualism…. . ?

Which are our sexual preferences? T • • • ex: Actrofomofili Axillism Dendrofili Fetischism Gerontofili Hebefili Nekrofili Sadomasochism Zoofili Pedophilia Sexual attracion to amputaded body parts. Sexual attraction to someones armpit. Sexual attraction to trees. Sexual attraction to objects, f ex shoes. Sexual attraction to elderly people. Adults sexual attraction to youths. Sexual attraction to dead bodies. Relations that includes sadism och masochism. Sexual attraction to animals. PEDOPHILIA IS A CRIME!

A tough decision by the Chief of Stockholm County Police, Carin Götblad 2002: “Participation in the gay parade was very consistent with our diversity plan, so it was an easy decision to make. We showed that it is OK to be a GAY police officer. We are committed to our descision, which is that all people have equal value” “When heterosexuals will become a minority, you will also be able to participate in a parade in uniforms…”

What are the core values/ethical standards of the Police? The police's mission is to increase safety and reduce crime. We carry out our mission professionally and build trust by being - • Engaged • Effective • Available to responsibility and respect. We take responsibility for our mission and protect equal values. . towards performance and development. We focus on results, collaboration, and continuous development. to the public and to each other. We are helpful, flexible and supportive.

Aftonbladet, 2009 Nominated to “Swedish Heroes”

Heroine of the year 2009 The Transgender Association in Sweden appointed Jeanette as Heroine of the year 2009 – for her great civil courage and deep commitment to Human Rights.

What is a ”whistle-blower”? Sydsvenska Dagbladet, August 2009: • Whistle-blowers are living dangerously when they come forward … • Those who denounce abuses in the workplace risk their careers and often far more. Also, the social and private life are exposed to high stress. • We need courageous officials who dare to criticize the power and show the abuse of power. They are often seen as troublemakers, but research shows that they usually are regular people with a strong conscience and sense of their professional responsibilities.

“FEARLESS FIGHTER STANDS FOR HER OPINION”

Woman of the year, 22 nd place, Expressen, March 8, 2012 22. Jeanette Larsson 47 years old, Educator of ethical standards at the Police Force in Malmö. As Jeanette Larsson passed by the lunch room she overheard an older male colleague speak degrading of homosexuals. She reported her colleague and became known around Sweden for her outspokenness. While the Malmö Police Force is preoccupied with murder and racist attack cases, Jeanette takes the Force into the 2010 s. 23. Eva Dahlgren (gay icon) 36. Maud Olofsson (politician) 41. Mona Sahlin (politician) 47. Mia Skäringer (actress)

Citizen of the Month, Malmö-/Lund, CITY, April 2012 She dares to speak “the unpleasant truth”.

About confidence and attractivity: • About 10 - 15% of the population define themselves as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender. How about the situation in the Police Force of Skåne? • In Skåne, we are approximately 3500 employees. • Probably no one knows more than a maximum of 10 – 20 collegues who are openly gay, bisexual or transgender. Why? • As of now, there are no openly gay or bisexual men. • …nor any open transgender person. • What does this imply for the attractivity of the Police Force among these minority groups?

How can we become better at these issues? • Be good role models as managers! • Enhance skills and understanding among employees through education and information, based on Human Rights. ”Ignorance breeds prejudices – Knowledge prevents!” • Open up to diversity issues by raising questions about ethics, morals, interaction and attitudes. • Interact with other players. • Manifest your support by participating in parades and events. • Recruit personnel in minority groups. • Support Enthusiasts!

What is civil curage? • Daring to stand up for yourself and others. • Daring to stand up for what you believe is right, even when everyone else disagree. • Daring to speak out against racist jokes or other demeaning comments. To speak out against bullying. • Daring to stand up for what is right and a weaker person despite risks for yourself. It is easy to like and agree, but harder to act independently confronted with resistance.

Where does civil courage start? • Let it begin with me! • At home with your family. • When you take a break at work. • In everyday life and when meeting people.

What is not civil courage? The seventh deadly sin……. Indifference

Contact: Carpe Courage JEANETTE LARSSON FÖRELÄSNINGAR jeanette@carpecourage. se www. carpecourage. se Facebook: Carpe Courage Jeanette Larsson, föreläsningar Tel: 0733 – 22 10 41 Foto: Joi Grinde