Looking Over the Rainbow and Understanding Its Dreams Jason Sininger East Carolina University 252-737-1720 siningerj@ecu.edu

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Outline Welcome Define Terms and Concepts Introduce Rainbow Timeline Review Theory Share Ideas Closing

GLBT Glossary GLBT - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Coming Out – Act of telling others of your sexuality (life long process) Accountability – being responsible for ones behavior

Glossary Continued Intimacy – a emotional & physical connection Role Model – a person who others view and would like to be like Sexual Identity – how one defines and displays sexuality

Rainbow History hot pink - sexuality red - life orange - healing Designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker hot pink - sexuality red - life orange - healing yellow - sunlight green - nature turquoise - magic blue - serenity violet - spirit

Wizard of OZ Celebrate the Dream Envision the Possibilities

GLBT Symbols Pink Triangle Lambda Freedom Rings Red Ribbon Leather Pride Gender Symbols

Rainbow Timeline Sex Choices Role Models Safety Accountability Coming Out Intimacy

Audience Participation

Generation Summary Generation - can be defined by a group of people who have shared experiences throughout a set period of time. Demographics by Generation Year of birth Puritan Generation 1588 - 1617 Enlightenment Generation 1674 – 1700 GI Generation 1901 - 1924 Silent Generation 1924 - 1942 Baby Boomer 1943 - 1961 Generation X 1962 - 1981 Millennial (Generation Y) 1982 - 2002 Howe & Strasuss 2000

Millennial Characteristics Self Focused Indulgent Parents Team Oriented Desire to Achieve Able to Multi-task Have Global Concern Odd Interpersonal Skills MTV / VH1 Pop Culture Technology Health/Wellness Teen Idols Movies/Music Fashion

Generation Figures 97% own a computer 94% own a cell phone 76% use Instant Messaging. 15% of IM users are logged on 24 / 7 34% use websites as primary source of news 75% of college students have a Facebook 60% own some type of portable music and/or video device such as an iPod.

Identity Theory Stage 1 Identity Confusion Stage 2 Identity Comparison Stage 3 Identity Tolerance Stage 4 Identity Acceptance Stage 5 Identity Pride Stage 6 Identity Synthesis Cass Model 1979

Identity Theory Stage 1: Confusion Question who I am? Question what is homosexuality Debate direction

Identity Theory Stage 2: COMPARISON Where do I belong I’m different (Not want to be different) How do I perceive sexuality How do other perceive my sexuality

Identity Confusion Stage 3: Tolerance Seek out Gay individuals Delve into subculture and society Explore the concept of being Gay

Identity Theory Stage 4 : Acceptance Increase participation in GLBT culture Establish thoughts with behavior They accept that they are Gay

Identity Theory Stage 5: Pride Embrace power of being Gay Openly advertise Gayness Display they are proud

Identity Theory Stage 6: Identity Synthesis Refocus concept of power to people View behavior as self identification Understand the big picture

Generation Trends Language Relationships -1 on 1 relationship Media Down Low or Hook Up Partners Label Neutral (Pansexual) Relationships -1 on 1 relationship - Friends with benefits - Non -relationships Media Books and Magazines TV and Movies Computer Technology Outlets Email Chatrooms Facebook / Myspace Gay.com Ideology Pop Culture Personal Experiences Resources Counseling Services PFLAG and Human Rights GLSEN / Gay Straight Alliance Student organizations

Rainbow Reaction Coming Out - Have open discussions - Link with student organizations - Refer to website - Add them to a listserv - Utilize other resources Related Issues Identity Concerns, Gender Identity, Acceptance, Safety Concerns

Rainbow Reaction Role Models Highlight people on TV or movies Inform others survivors of adversity Introduce other leaders and teachers Live by example Related Concerns Positive Characteristics, Ethical Standards, Moral Values, Mentorship

Rainbow Reaction Safe Sex Options - have discussions about choices & behavior - provide education on safe sex practices - advertise on internet - encourage testing Related Issues: health concerns, establishment of reputation, self- esteem, knowledge of options

Rainbow Reaction Intimacy Involvement Related Issues: Discuss relationships and how they work Promote positive relationships Remind students this takes time Role model Related Issues: Self identification, Understanding of Relationships, Managing Emotions, Mental Stability

Rainbow Reaction Accountability Related Issues: - Define responsibility - Dispel myths and false information Praise students on their choices Recognize affect of your behavior on others Related Issues: Accepting of Responsibility, Ethical Standards, Moral Values, Role Modeling

Future Issues Gay Marriage Health Issues Political Agendas Safe Environment Acceptance Understanding

Resources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_symbols East Carolina Safe Zone Howe & Strauss: Welcoming a New Generation of College Students Journal of College Admission Vivian Cass: Identity Model of stages in developing sexual identity