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LGBT & Sexual Identity . By: nicole alcantara & Jake banks. Objective. To find resources on campus that can inform you more about the LGBT community and how to get involved with support groups
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LGBT & Sexual Identity By: nicole alcantara & Jake banks
Objective • To find resources on campus that can inform you more about the LGBT community and how to get involved with support groups • UNT is filled with people that can make you feel more comfortable and safe on this campus and support those who are part of the LGBT community.
What is LGBT/ Sexual Identity? • LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender • There are many people that are confused with their sexual identity and this comes from being influenced by friends, family, religion and media. • UNT has many resources that can help bring people to terms with their sexual identity.
Video- • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7skPnJOZYdA • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rNOYEZ8Qog
Facts: • 9 million LGBT live in the U.S. (3.8% of adult population) • If all 50 states accepted same sex marriage, the federal budget would benefit by over $1 billion each year. • Approximately 1 million U.S. children are being raised by same sex couples. • 83% of those in the military support those that are gay into the military • 70,000 same-sex couples have gotten married in the U.S. • 90,000 gays and lesbians have entered into the civil union and domestic partnerships • 71,000 LGB are currently serving in the military and there are over 1 million LGB veterans in the United States.
UNT Resources • http://ally.unt.edu/
Works Cited: • http://facts.randomhistory.com/facts-about-lgbt.html • http://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2011/04/08/10-facts-about-americas-gays • http://ally.unt.edu/