1. Looking Over the Rainbow and Understanding Its Dreams
Jason Sininger
East Carolina University

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Wizard of OZ
Celebrate the Dream
Envision
the
Possibilities

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

9. Rainbow Timeline Sex Choices Role Models Safety Accountability
Coming Out
Intimacy

10. Audience Participation

11. 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
Enlightenment Generation – 1700
GI Generation
Silent Generation
Baby Boomer
Generation X
Millennial (Generation Y)
Howe & Strasuss 2000

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

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

16. 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

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

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

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

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

21. 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
Chatrooms
Facebook / Myspace
Gay.com
Ideology
Pop Culture
Personal Experiences
Resources
Counseling Services
PFLAG and Human Rights
GLSEN / Gay Straight Alliance
Student organizations

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

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

28. 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