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Developing an understanding of perceptions of the lgbt community kelly gill krgill@Semo.edu. 1 . Selection: Noticing what’s different 2. Organization: File folders in our minds 3. Interpretation: Applying value 4. N egotiation: Facilitating communication. Steps in perception process.
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Developing an understanding of perceptions of the lgbt communitykelly gillkrgill@Semo.edu
1. Selection: Noticing what’s different • 2. Organization: File folders in our minds • 3. Interpretation: Applying value • 4. Negotiation: Facilitating communication Steps in perception process
2011 National School Climate Survey • 81.9% - verbal harassment • 38.3% - physical harassment • 18.3% - physical assault • 84.8% - derogatory comments (e.g. “dyke” & “faggot”) • 71.3% - homophobic remarks (e.g. “That’s so gay.”) Glsen
Increased levels of victimization is related to … Increased levels of depression and… Decreased levels of self-esteem THE TREVOR PROJECT LGBT teens are 4 times more likely to commit suicide LGBT Teens and depression & suicide
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force • 50% - negative reactions from parents • 26% - are kicked out of their homes by parents • 33% - physically assaulted in foster care or shelters • 20% to 40% - all homeless youth are LGBT = 300,000 youth per year Homelessness
4. Negotiation - Look past our differences - Find a common ground - This facilitates communication Steps in perceptions process
Developing an understanding of perceptions of the lgbt communitykelly gillkrgill@Semo.edu