LGBTQ 101 Creating inclusive environments for all genders and sexual orientations
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What is Response?We support teens & their families through outreach,
counseling and sexual health services in a teen-friendly environment.
Counseling Clinic Outreach
Where is Response?
9304 Skokie BlvdSkokie, IL 60077
Located on the corner ofSkokie Blvd & Gross Point
Rd
Right in between Emma’s Cafe
& Edwardo’s Pizza! YUM!
1) Be Fully Present : No food or phones2) 2 B4 Me: 2 people share before I speak again3) Watch My Air Time: 2 minutes4) Use our Tools: Index cards, folders, etc. 5) Snaps: Acknowledging the good I witness
- CPS Arts Department, 2014
Agreements
1.) Hands raised for questions2.) Peace sign fingers = Our quiet sign3.) Talk time = 2 minutes 4.) No food or phones during session5.) Index cards
Housekeeping Reminders
Today’s Agenda:
• REFLECT How do LGBTQ issues fit into the work you do?
• REFRESH New skills related to:– Learning the Language– Improving Curriculum– Responding to offensive language and comments
• RENEW How to apply what we’ve learned
Goals
– Write on your index card -Share with the person next to you
REFLECT:What are you hoping to get out of this workshop?
• Gender Identity/ExpressionHow someone feels inside, and how they
portray that to the world
• Sexual orientationWho someone is attracted to
emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc.
REFRESH:
Learning the Language
man
woman boy
girl feminine
masculine
gender fluid
androgynous
gender neutral queer
transgender
third gender
gay
lesbian
bisexual
pansexual
asexualqueer
gender variant
tranny transgenderedA transgender homosexual
straight
A gaySexual preference
transvestite gay lifestyle
– Share with the person next to you
REFLECT:How might gender and sexual orientation come up in the work you do?
• 6 in 10 LGBT students reported feeling unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation; 4 in 10 because of how they expressed their gender
• Less than a fifth of students reported that school personnel frequently intervened when hearing homophobic remarks or negative remarks about gender expression.
• More than half of students heard homophobic remarks from school personnel.
• Nearly one third of students missed classes or entire days of school in the past month because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable.
• Students of any sexual orientation who learn about LGBTQ people/issues in class feel safer and more included in school. (2008 Preventing School Harassment)
From GLSEN 2011 School Climate Survey:
-Look at the material you’ve been given-Circle any parts that you feel are not inclusive-How would you change it?
REFRESH:
Improving Curriculum
• Boyfriend/girlfriend Partner• Mom & Dad Parent or Guardian• Split into boys and girls count off by 2s• Male or Female Gender _________• Heteronormative images• Gender policing & body shaming
Look out for…
–Share with the person next to you
RENEW:Think about the programs you run. Do you have any resources or materials that you use and would like to edit to make more inclusive? How?
• “This is gay”• “Girls are so bossy”• “No homo, bro”• “Don’t be a pussy”• “Maria you’re dressed like a dude today!”
What are some possible responses?What are some challenges you may face?
REFRESH:
Responding to comments from students
• “This is gay”– “What do you mean by that?”– “Gay is actually a word for sexual orientation, please choose a different one.”
• “Girls are so bossy”– “Why do you say bossy, not confident or assertive? Do you call boys bossy?”– “That’s a big generalization! Let’s not make such sweeping statements about groups of people.”
• “No homo, bro”– “Why do you think some people feel so worried about their actions being seen like that?”– “Comments like that make it sound like it’s bad to be gay, I don’t want to hear it again.”
• “Don’t be a pussy”– “Did you ever stop to think about that phrase and what it implies? Why do you think people say it so often?”– “I’m sure you don’t mean to be, but that comment is sexist. Not to mention inappropriate. Use a different word please.”
• “Maria you’re dressed like a dude today!”– “What does ‘dressing like a dude’ mean? Maybe she’s just wearing what she feels comfortable in?”– “Maria can dress however she likes, let’s not police each other’s clothing choices.”
REFRESH: Responding to comments from students:
1. Questions that open discussion2. Statements that address and redirect