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1 When and How Gender Matters Through an LGTB Lens Chris Morrissey Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual Generations Project

2 Outline Interpersonal Abuse – Violence Exploitation Ageism in LGTB Communities Service Providers – Individuals Heterosexist Systems Policy Issues

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4 “The hardest thing to get over was being a victim. I am a man. A strong man. Men don’t get abused”

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6 Exploitation: Real & Presumed Older men, younger boys, or visa versa? The old stereotypes of Dirty Old Man and Exploited Youth are fast being done away with. Here's a hard, critical look at gay intergenerational relationships. from web site garway to South Africa

7 Ageing Beautifully XTRA! West Feb, 2006

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11 Warehousing elderly queers XTRA! West Feb 2, 2006

12 What We See Brochure image

13 What We Fear

14 “ To me, hell on earth will be ending up in a straight-run residence or care home and being told by a sanctimonious staff member that I can’t sleep with my partner, that I can’t kiss or hold hands. That I can’t discuss any gay topics with other residents, that I can’t have gay material lying about, or that I can’t watch gay videos.” letter to the editor, May 11, 2006

15 Systemic Abuse of LGTB Elders As long as there are no culturally relevant services for LGTB Elders the system is both Abusive and Neglectful of LGTB Elders INVISIBLE NO LONGER!

16 Put “A.S.T.O.P.P. to institutionalized homophobia & heterosexism through Advocacy Social & Political Voice Training & Education Outreach Policy Practice


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