10 Careers That Let You Fight for Equality

10 Careers That Enable You To Fight For Equality
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When it comes to work and discrimination, it doesn't matter what career field you're in: sooner or later, you may run into a situation where you've got stand up or speak out against prejudice. So whether you're defending a co-worker, organizing an education session for your office or advocating for a policy change, you can incorporate the fight for equality into almost any line of work.

However, some career choices are particularly well designed to bring about change. And since June is LGBT Pride Month, a time to rededicate ourselves to the pursuit of equal rights, here are 10 jobs that allow you to dedicate your professional career to fighting discrimination:

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Careers That Can Move Equality Forward

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