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Homosexuals in film… Fantastich !

Sex in film can provide a light, approachable, and educative avenue to difficult sexuality issues for young adults; helping teens come to terms with what sexuality means to them. Homosexuals in film… Fantastich !. Dealing with gay parents. The Kids Are Alright- 2010.

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Homosexuals in film… Fantastich !

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  1. Sex in film can provide a light, approachable, and educative avenue to difficult sexuality issues for young adults; helping teens come to terms with what sexuality means to them. Homosexuals in film…Fantastich!

  2. Dealing with gay parents The Kids Are Alright- 2010 Most recent box office film depicting gay parents as “normal” - Film is not centered around the same sex relationship ; incorporated as mundane, and simply ordinary. Not focal point of film - Julianne Moore and AnetteBening each give birth to a child using the same anonymous sperm donor. When the older child turns eighteen, she asks her brother to contact the biological father. - 2010 Sundance hit.Out of 1-100 rating system from 37 critics film received an average of 86 - Widely accepted and acclaimed film; outpour of positive feedback.

  3. Gay Parents. THE FACTS: • One of the longest ran studies ever; gathered 154 lesbian moms and studied the psychological adjustment of their children concieived through artificial insemination from conception to 17 years of age • The 17 year old daughters/ sons of lesbian mothers rated significantly higher in social settings, academia, and total competence • Rated significantly lower in social problems, rule breaking and aggressive behavior; compared to equally aged counterparts. • Study supported that these children had perfectly healthy psychological adjustment • In 2005, there were 270,313 children living with same sex parents; number continues to grow Some argue these results are because: • Same sex couples do not get pregnant by accident! It is a methodical, serious decision • Most couples are financially stable- Insemination+ adoption ‘aint cheap! • Most couples are very open and liberal; makes for a more approachable and understanding parental figure • Most couples discuss sex and other awkward topics with their kids at a younger age.

  4. Dealing with gay parents THE BIRDCAGE The Birdcage: 1996- highest grossing GLBT film at the North American Box Office -Portrays the empathetic struggle of coming to terms with gay parents, and the struggle to gain social acceptance as well. Mixed reviews for this film; scored 72% based on reviews -

  5. Individual Orientation Films depicting the struggle of the protagonist to identify with his/her sexual orientation is a medium in which young adults can seek comfort through relation.

  6. Past Statistics • 11.5% of gay/ lesbian youth have been physically assaulted by a family member. 1988 • 30% of gay & bisexual adolescent males attempt suicide at least once. 1991 • 68% of adolescent gay males use alcohol; 44% use other drugs. 1992 • 83% of adolescent gay females use alcohol, 56% use other drugs, 11% use crack or cocaine. 1992 • 42% of homeless identify as being gay/ lesbian. 1991 • 80 % of teachers reported negative attitudes towards gays/lesbians. 1993 Over 30% of teen suicides each year are committed by gay/ lesbian youth. 1989 50% of all gay/ lesbian youth report that their parents reject them due to their sexual orientation. 1988 26% of gay/lesbian youth have been forced to leave their parents home due to their sexual orientation. 1989 March on Washington 1979

  7. Progress Is Being Made! recent stats • Gay marriage is legal in six states- MA, CT, IA,VT,NH,DC • Gay marriage recognized in CA & NY • Gay couples are on the rise- 2010; 594,391 gay couples in U.S • Make up 1-4% of population in most cities, more concentrated in metropolitan areas. • 90% of people in the U.S think homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals • DADT looks as if it is on its way out • 13 states + District of Columbia have policies in place to protect gender identity/ sexual orientation discrimination regarding employment • 2010- 41% support gay marriage, 40% oppose, 10% not sure

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