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Learn about gender identity, sexual orientation, and inclusive actions to support the LGBTQ+ community. Increase empathy, identify resources, and promote a more inclusive campus climate. Explore terminology, gender roles, and allyship.
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Learning Outcomes • Define common terms • Increase empathy for coming out • Recognize inclusive actions • Identify resources
Gender Equity Center LGBT 101
Respect Ask Questions Confidentiality Share “Air” Time
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Pansexual Transgender • Asexual • Intersex • Queer • Questioning • Genderqueer • Cisgender • Ally
Gender Identity: How you identify (see yourself) Sexual Orientation: Who you love Lesbian Gay Bisexual Pansexual Asexual Queer Heterosexual Sexual Behavior An act or practice Boy/Man Girl/Woman Genderqueer Transgender Cisgender Gender Roles: Learned behavior Ally Actions of support Sex: What the medical community labels you Feminine Masculine Male Female Intersex
Campus Climate “Sexual minorities encounter unique challenges... that often prevent them from achieving their full academic potential or participating fully in the campus community.” Rankin, S. (2005). Campus Climates for Sexual Minorities. In Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Research, Policy, and Personal Perspectives (pp. 17-23). San Francisco, CA: Wiley Periodicals, Inc
Tips to be inclusive: 5. Recognize diversity in experiences. 4. Explore and revisit your personal opinions and beliefs about LGBTQ people. 3. Remember LGBTQ terminology is not absolute. 2. Be mindful of words and language. 1. Listen!