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Today, BDSM and fetishists are not immune from discrimination in the workplace and are not at risk of being sanctioned for violations of norms of sexual identity and / or practice. That is why, on May 1, “Skeev Ungdom” adopted the slogan “Anti-discrimination protection for everyone! BDSM and fetishists now come into law! »The anti-discrimination laws that came into force in 2014 make a significant contribution to the lives of individuals and are one of Norway's most important measures to prevent and combat discrimination. However, BDSM and fetishists are clearly excluded from the law, and sexual orientation is narrowly defined. In 2010, Norway became the fourth country in the world to suffer from BDSM and fetishism as a diagnosis of the disease. However, there are many structural and cultural biases against people of different sexual orientations. LLH, Skeiv Youth, and 15 BDSM organizations have teamed up to include BDSM and fetishists in the Discrimination Act. There is a big difference between not including a group in anti-discrimination and actively opposing it. Currently, the law creates second-class citizens. Recognition and protection. Skeiv Youth supports the intention of a new, comprehensive discrimination law that states that all people have the right to be protected from discrimination, whether based on sexual orientation, BDSM and fetish identity or practice, gender identity, gender, ethnicity, belief, religion or the ability to function. Such a discrimination law not only gives people who are discriminated against the right to appeal, but also helps to learn the stories of all those who are discriminated against.

Norwegian BDSM experience discrimination that reduces quality of life and restricts their lifestyle.

BDSM is no different from the general population in terms of self-control, empathy, love, equality, and gender equality. On the contrary, society can learn a thing or two from the values, negotiation and boundaries of BDSM. The Revise F65 report shows that Norwegian BDSMers face discrimination that reduces the quality of life and restricts its development. This is confirmed by international research conducted by the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) in 1999 and 2008, which shows that 36-37 percent of the BDSM group surveyed out of several thousand respondents face threats, harassment, discrimination and hate-based violence. In addition, 60 percent of respondents say they may be experiencing the worst form of oppression: being forced to hide from their fetish / BDSM interests or sexual orientation. Reasons why you don't want to be open may be due to fear of being exposed by your family, losing your job, or harassment. Those who are “not open”, or those who, for various reasons, must openly declare their preferences, should receive the legal protections to which they are entitled. In the face of discrimination, myths and assumptions in health services, police and the judiciary, real protection against discrimination is absolutely essential. Until now, two-thirds of all BDSM do not tell their therapist about their preferences, even if it might have a bearing on treatment. It should not be! Nowdays you can find support and relationships on BDSM websites.