1. LGBTQ+ Crafton Equity Session | March 9th
Heather Luth, MPhil |

2. Setting the Tone Definitions and identities are fluid and flexible
Mistakes happen
Recognize intent versus impact

3. Defining the terms Includes Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
Queer/Questioning
Intersex
Asexual/Ally
Other identities

4. 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”

5. Again, fluidity is key

6. 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

8. Homophobia & Heterosexism
We see tension toward the LGBT+ community happening in many forms; generated from different insecurities.

9. 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?

10. Hate Crimes Per One Million Adults
Data Extracted from NY Times

11. LGBT persons make up about 5% of the population in every state
But self-identification is lower in certain states

12. 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

13. 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)

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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”

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Gender pronouns