Contents Observation plan ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Results ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Observation card sample ........................................................................................................................ 2 Findings ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Observation card 1: Amsterdam centre .............................................................................................. 2 Observation card 2: Amsterdam centre .............................................................................................. 3 Observation card 3: Amsterdam Southeast ........................................................................................ 3 Observation card 4: Amsterdam Southeast ........................................................................................ 4 Observation card 5: Amsterdam New West ........................................................................................ 5 Observation card 6: Amsterdam New West ........................................................................................ 5 Observation plan Location Number of observations Conducted by Amsterdam Centre Amsterdam Southeast Amsterdam New West 2 2 2 Hayk and Isak Hayk and Isak Hayk and Isak Results Question 1. Do you see LGBT people in your surrounding? 2. Would an LGBT person feel safe here? 3. Is the atmosphere welcoming for an LGBT person? 4. Do you see any signs of support for an LGBT person? Amsterdam Centre Yes No 2 Amsterdam Southeast Yes No 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 Amsterdam New West Yes No 2 Conclusions the observations concluded that the center of Amsterdam has more LGBT representation compared to southeast and the West. the observations concluded that the center of Amsterdam is safer for an LGBT person compared to new west the observations concluded that's the center has more welcoming up with you for LGBT person compared to new West which doesn't the observations concluded that South east and new West do not show any visible signs of support for LGBT people such as flags or other attributes. Observation card sample Instructions: After arriving in the designated location find the comfortable place to stand or sit possibly in a terrace where you can have an overview of the surrounding where people pass by and interact. Make sure to follow the observation prompts and answer with living remarks. Objective: The observations aimed on documenting instances of LGBT visibility and wellbeing to understand how social fragmentation affects the wellbeing of LGBT individuals Date: FebruaryMarch Locations: Bars, community centres, and public spaces in three neighbourhoods of Amsterdam (New West, Zuidoost, Centre) Observation prompt 1. Do you see LGBT people in your surrounding? Yes Remarks / Why No Observer: Hayk Hakobyan 2. Would an LGBT person feel safe here? 3. Is the atmosphere welcoming for an LGBT person? 4. Do you see any signs of support for an LGBT person? Findings Observation card 1: Amsterdam centre Instructions: After arriving in the designated location find the comfortable place to stand or sit possibly in a terrace where you can have an overview of the surrounding where people pass by and interact. Make sure to follow the observation prompts and answer with living remarks. Objective: The observations aimed on documenting instances of LGBT visibility and wellbeing to understand how social fragmentation affects the wellbeing of LGBT individuals Date: 01.03.2023 Location: Central station Observation prompt Yes Remarks / Why No Observer: Hayk Hakobyan 1. Do you see LGBT people in your surrounding? Yes Busy place, with diversity and unusual people. 2. Would an LGBT person feel safe here? Yes Usually yes, but it is a bit chaotic place. 3. Is the atmosphere welcoming for an LGBT person? Yes Feels diverse and open for different things, and people don’t seem to notice others. No 4. Do you see any signs of support for an LGBT person? Not visible Observation card 2: Amsterdam centre Instructions: After arriving in the designated location find the comfortable place to stand or sit possibly in a terrace where you can have an overview of the surrounding where people pass by and interact. Make sure to follow the observation prompts and answer with living remarks. Objective: The observations aimed on documenting instances of LGBT visibility and wellbeing to understand how social fragmentation affects the wellbeing of LGBT individuals Date: 01.03.2023 Location: Central station Observation prompt 1. Do you see LGBT people in your surrounding? 2. Would an LGBT person feel safe here? Yes Yes Remarks / Why Not sure but I would say some are present. 3. Is the atmosphere welcoming for an LGBT person? Yes I would say yes. 4. Do you see any signs of support for an LGBT person? Yes Yes I think, centre is more gay. No Observer: Mera Isak Not sure it is a bit chaotic. Observation card 3: Amsterdam Southeast Instructions: After arriving in the designated location find the comfortable place to stand or sit possibly in a terrace where you can have an overview of the surrounding where people pass by and interact. Make sure to follow the observation prompts and answer with living remarks. Objective: The observations aimed on documenting instances of LGBT visibility and wellbeing to understand how social fragmentation affects the wellbeing of LGBT individuals Date: 01.03.2023 Location: Bijlmer station Observation prompt 1. Do you see LGBT people in your surrounding? 2. Would an LGBT person feel safe here? Yes Remarks / Why Busy place, and no obvious sign of LGBT people. Usually yes, but it is a bit chaotic place. 3. Is the atmosphere welcoming for an LGBT person? Yes No No No Feels diverse and open for different things, and people don’t seem to notice others. No 4. Do you see any signs of support for an LGBT person? Observer: Hayk Hakobyan Not visible Observation card 4: Amsterdam Southeast Instructions: After arriving in the designated location find the comfortable place to stand or sit possibly in a terrace where you can have an overview of the surrounding where people pass by and interact. Make sure to follow the observation prompts and answer with living remarks. Objective: The observations aimed on documenting instances of LGBT visibility and wellbeing to understand how social fragmentation affects the wellbeing of LGBT individuals Date: 01.03.2023 Location: Bijlmer station Observation prompt 1. Do you see LGBT people in your surrounding? 2. Would an LGBT person feel safe here? Yes No No Remarks / Why Busy place, and no obvious sign of LGBT people. I think so, don’t see too many issues. No It is not known to be a place where LGBT people go a lot. 3. Is the atmosphere welcoming for an LGBT person? Yes Observer: Mera Isak 4. Do you see any signs of support for an LGBT person? No No, I don’t see any flags or other things. Observation card 5: Amsterdam New West Instructions: After arriving in the designated location find the comfortable place to stand or sit possibly in a terrace where you can have an overview of the surrounding where people pass by and interact. Make sure to follow the observation prompts and answer with living remarks. Objective: The observations aimed on documenting instances of LGBT visibility and wellbeing to understand how social fragmentation affects the wellbeing of LGBT individuals Date: 01.03.2023 Location: Market Observation prompt 1. Do you see LGBT people in your surrounding? 2. Would an LGBT person feel safe here? Yes No No Remarks / Why Did not notice. No I don’t think so because lgbt crime happened here. No I did not see anything that felt welcoming. No Not really. 3. Is the atmosphere welcoming for an LGBT person? 4. Do you see any signs of support for an LGBT person? Observer: Hayk Hakobyan Observation card 6: Amsterdam New West Instructions: After arriving in the designated location find the comfortable place to stand or sit possibly in a terrace where you can have an overview of the surrounding where people pass by and interact. Make sure to follow the observation prompts and answer with living remarks. Objective: The observations aimed on documenting instances of LGBT visibility and wellbeing to understand how social fragmentation affects the wellbeing of LGBT individuals Date: 01.03.2023 Location: Market Observation prompt Yes Remarks / Why No Observer: Mera Isak 1. Do you see LGBT people in your surrounding? 2. Would an LGBT person feel safe here? No I don’t think so. No I would say no, seems more like a toxic masculine place. 3. Is the atmosphere welcoming for an LGBT person? 4. Do you see any signs of support for an LGBT person? No I don’t think so because of its reputation. No No, I don’t see any flags or other things.
