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LGBTQ+ Crafton Equity Session | March 9th
Heather Luth, MPhil |
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Setting the Tone Definitions and identities are fluid and flexible
Mistakes happen Recognize intent versus impact
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Defining the terms Includes Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
Queer/Questioning Intersex Asexual/Ally Other identities
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Bisexuality Source: Christian Rudder, “Dataclysm”
First example of how gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation are fluid and flexible. Thinking of sexuality as a discrete category breeds hostility and denial of identity. Source: Christian Rudder, “Dataclysm”
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Again, fluidity is key
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Intersex Affects just under 2% of the population
Not one condition, but several Not always apparent at birth May not settle on a single gender identity 2nd example of how complex and fluid these topics are
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Homophobia & Heterosexism
We see tension toward the LGBT+ community happening in many forms; generated from different insecurities.
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Heterosexist Speech When did you first know you were a heterosexual?
Why do you insist on flaunting your heterosexuality? You’re only heterosexual because you’ve never had a good gay lover. Do you think your heterosexuality might be a phase?
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Hate Crimes Per One Million Adults
Data Extracted from NY Times
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LGBT persons make up about 5% of the population in every state
But self-identification is lower in certain states
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Media Portrayals of LGBTQ+
People of Color Socioeconomic Status Gender 5/50 “Greatest Gay Characters” are POC Even groups who seek to be allies can be exclusionary & spread harmful stereotypes
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Suicide and self Harm LGB youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide 40% of transgender adults report having attempted suicide LGB Youth who come from rejecting families are 8.4x more likely to self-harm than those who come from non-rejecting families Sources: CDC (2016), “Family Acceptance Project” (2009), National Center for Transgender Equality (2016)
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LGBT Students Half as likely to have college plans (Fisher, Matthews & Selvidge, 2008) More likely to disengage from education process Fewer than 7% of institutions offered support for LGBT students in 2010 Macroaggressions are a large source of discomfort on campus Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, September 2012
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Education Impact February 23rd: Withdraw of federal support for transgender protections related to Title IX AB 1266 in California has protected these rights since 2013.
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Confusion to understanding
Ask Questions “Tell me more about that..” or “How has that been for you?” Avoid assumptions Maintain self-awareness What can we do to be better allies? Not all students who behave the same way identify the same way. For example, just because a male chooses to wear feminine clothing, he is not necessary identifying as transgender. Similarly, someone may be attracted to all genders but call themselves pansexual instead of bisexual
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What Campuses Can do Review any documents that ask students to identify gender Provide housing, bathrooms, locker rooms, etc. that all students are comfortable using Use preferred name on class rosters, electronic records, etc. Offer regular training for students and employees on LGBTQ+ rights Connect LGBTQ+ students with relevant resources to help them thrive Collect data to track retention, campus climate, etc. Use public spaces to highlight LGBTQ+ issues
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What Campuses Can do Rutgers: Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT communities hosts weekly programing; has six LGBTQ organizations including “Queer & Asian” and “Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (oSTEM)” San Diego State University: Offers a major in LGBT studies Montclair State University: Pride Awards Ceremony UC Riverside Asterisk Conference on Transgender Issues & “Q Camp”
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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students
Human Rights Campaign Scholarships Corporate Equality Index Campus Pride Index National Center for Transgender Equality Trans Student Educational Resources Crafton Diversity Resources
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Classroom Best Practices
Establish correct pronouns early, or set precedent for using gender neutral pronouns for everyone (they, theirs, them) Challenge heterosexist behavior, or comments that reinforce stereotypes Set community standards for respect Include culturally relevant curriculum that includes LGBTQ studies
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Curriculum examples Psychology: “Coming out” as a developmental process STEM: Gender stereotypes and discrimination in science CS: What big data teaches us about the status of LGBT people in America Natural Sciences: Studying gender and sexual roles in different animal species History & Sociology: “And the Band Played On” by Randy Shilts Geography: The transformation of the Castro District in San Francisco Religious Studies: “Goddess to Gods” and the advent of agriculture
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Gender pronouns
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