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USF ALLIES TRAINING

USF ALLIES TRAINING. CYCLE OF SOCIALIZATION. Cycle of Socialization. A model for visualizing the systemic nature of oppression, adding clarity to an abstract concept

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USF ALLIES TRAINING

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  1. USF ALLIES TRAINING CYCLE OF SOCIALIZATION

  2. Cycle of Socialization A model for visualizing the systemic nature of oppression, adding clarity to an abstract concept Can be used to describe many forms of oppression, and we will use it here to explore homophobia, heterosexism, biphobia, and transphobia

  3. Cycle of Socialization Lens of identity: We enter the world as "blank slates" without pre-formed thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about LGBT persons At birth, No guilt prejudices, biases, stereotypes traditions

  4. Cycle of Socialization At birth, No guilt prejudices, biases, stereotypes traditions Parents, family teacher shape initial values, norms, Rules… Childhood: Socialized by those who were most influential, trusted & loved by you as a child Values, expectations, rules, norms were initially shaped by parents, family teachers, coaches….

  5. Cycle of Socialization Messages about LGBT persons are reinforced by: Institutions: Churches, Schools,, Professional Sports, Politics, Legal Systems, Businesses, etc Cultures: Athletic Environments (high school, college, and professional), Locker Rooms, Language, Music, TV, Media, etc.

  6. Cycle of Socialization Parents, family, teachers… shape initial values, norms, rules At birth, No guilt prejudices, biases, stereotypes traditions Bombarded with messages from Institutions &Culture

  7. Cycle of Socialization Result: Anti-LGBT thoughts, beliefs, & behaviors. We have 2 choices: 1. We, consciously or unconsciously become part of the cycle, and further reinforce anti-gay attitudes

  8. Parents, family, teachers… shape initial values, norms, rules At birth, No guilt prejudices, biases, stereotypes traditions Bombarded with messages from Institutions & Culture Do Nothing Promote status Quo Fear IgnoranceConfusionInsecurity Silence, Anger, Guilt, Stress, Violence, Self-hatred

  9. Cycle of Socialization 2. We interrupt & try to change the cycle of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and heterosexism.

  10. Parents, family, teachers… shape initial values, norms, rules At birth, No guilt prejudices, biases, stereotypes traditions Bombarded with messages from Institutions & Culture Fear IgnoranceConfusionInsecurity Interrupt, educate, take a stand, question, raise awareness Silence, Anger, Guilt, Stress, Violence, Self-hatred

  11. Parents, family, teachers… shape initial values, norms, rules At birth, No guilt prejudices, biases, stereotypes traditions Bombarded with messages from Institutions & Culture Do Nothing Promote status Quo Fear IgnoranceConfusionInsecurity Silence, Anger, Guilt, Stress, Violence, Self-hatred Interrupt, educate, take a stand, question, raise awareness

  12. Cycle of Socialization Interrupting the cycle is not easy… Even if we are exposed early on to messages that challenge homophobic & heterosexist ideas, OR Even if we are sometimes exposed to LGBT positive messages from some institutions, We are still bombarded with anti-LGBT messages from a majority of socializing forces…this is particularly true in athletic institutions and cultures.

  13. Cycle of Socialization “When former NBA center John Amaechi announced he is gay and former all-star Tim Hardaway responded by telling a sports radio program, “I hate gay people.” NBA Commissioner David Stern scrambled to denounce Hardaway’s comments, but Amaechi called Hardaway’s statements honest and said they were echoed in a slew of threatening e-mails he received” Laura Ulrich Training & Conditioning, Issue: 17.03 April 2007

  14. Cycle of Socialization Therefore, important to avoid getting stuck with feelings of Guilt Anger towards ourselves and/or others Blame Remember, we did not create the cycle and we are not at fault for it’s existence. However…

  15. Cycle of Socialization We do have the power to change it

  16. Cycle of Socialization Some coaches and athletes believe that having openly lesbian, gay or bisexual team members will negatively affect team unity or performance. It is our belief that the most important factor determining how an openly gay, lesbian or bisexual athlete is received depends on the leadership provided by coaches and team captains. The head coach sets the tone, either positive or negative. When the coach takes a stand for respect and openness, the team is more likely to follow this lead. When the coach reacts with prejudice, fear or discomfort, the team will probably react similarly. Pat Griffin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Athletes Coming Out to Coaches Women's Sports Foundation.org

  17. Cycle of Socialization Contrary to conventional wisdom, when a bisexual, gay or lesbian team member is open about their identity and is accepted and respected, this can have a positive effect on both team unity and performance. This experience often helps heterosexual team members overcome stereotypes they have about lesbian, gay and bisexual people and encourages honesty and respect among everyone on the team. Pat Griffin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Athletes Coming Out to Coaches Women's Sports Foundation.org

  18. Cycle of Socialization In contrast, other professional athletes or coaches like Mike Messina, Johnny Damon, Ken Griffey, Jr. and Joe Valentine express their openness to having a gay teammate. Reflecting this increased comfort level, members of the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox appeared on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." Pat Griffin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Athletes Coming Out to Coaches Women's Sports Foundation.org

  19. Cycle of Socialization In a 2006 program evaluation It Takes A Team! found that 71% of the college athletes in selected CHAMPS Life Skills classes were comfortable having a gay or lesbian teammate. Fifty-seven percent of the athletes said they would speak up to stop a teammate from using anti-gay slurs. These results reflect the changing climate for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in college athletics.Pat Griffin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Athletes Coming Out to Coaches Women's Sports Foundation.org

  20. Resources • Gay & Lesbian Athletics Foundation (www.glaf.org) • The Charles M. Holmes Campus at The Center (aka the SF LGBTIQ Center)www.sfgaycenter.org • USF Counseling & Psychological Services, • New Leaf: Services for Our Community(www.newleafservices.org) • Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network(www.glsen.org) • PFLAG – SF (www.pflagsf.org/) • OutSports.com • Women’s Sports Foundation (www.WomensSportsFoundation.org) • Human Rights Campaign(www.hrc.org)

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