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NO To Homophobia
No To Homophobia, Australia’s new, government funded campaign to rid the nation of LGBTIQ harassment, uses commercials as its main method of education. These commercials serve as a reminder to the Australian public that discrimination is wrong and that there are laws to protect the rights of the LGBTIQ population. The campaign was started as part of the With Respect…
Whatcha’ Watching?
We’ve all seen TV shows featuring straight couples, but what about same-sex couples? How many TV shows have characters that identify as LGBT? And how are these characters portrayed? Are they bullied? Loved? Do they have good jobs? A family? The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) 2012 Network Responsibility Index covers exactly that – the LGBT inclusiveness of…
“That’s so gay!” is Dangerous for One’s Health
“That’s so gay” – the phrase that has caused much angst for those educating about the LGBT community – has officially been found harmful. According to a study conducted by the University of Michigan, LGBT students who frequently hear the phrase are more likely to have health problems and feelings of isolation than their straight peers. http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/28/study-phrase-thats-so-gay-causes-lasting-harm/ Questions to consider:…
LGBTQ For Teachers-Useful Internet Sites, Booklists, and Resources
Below is a list of resources that I prepared to share with teacher in a professional development course that I teach on incorporating LGBT studies and topics into the K-12 grade curriculum. It is a work in progress…. Ally Action K-12 LGBTQ Bibliography American Library Association A Very Short List: An LGBT Bibliography for High School Teachers Cooperative Children’s Book…
Target’s On Target!
Target, a Minnesota based retailer, recently announced that it will be selling LGBT pride t-shirts throughout the month of June. The retailer has joined with the Family Equality Council, a Washington DC based group that supports LGBT families, and will donate up to it to $120,000. The initiative was first addressed after the company’s LGBTA Business Council brought up the…
Wrapping Up The Year
The end of the school year is around the corner, so now is the perfect opportunity for your Gay-Straight Alliance to reflect on the year and make plans for 2012-2013. Consider the list of suggestions below for your GSA: End-of-year celebration and reflection Write thank you notes to allies and community activists Get events such as National Coming Out Day,…
Global Learning
It seems that for the past week American gay rights activists have been focusing on domestic breakthroughs and setbacks – on President Obama’s announcing his support for same sex marriage and on North Carolina’s passing of Amendment 1. But, one blogger from Mental_Floss took these domestic happenings as an opportunity to focus on worldwide same-sex marriage breakthroughs. Her post offers…
50 Years From Now?
Where do you see gay rights America in 50 years? The Onion, a satirical “news” website, offers a glimpse into the future where gay rights are human rights and where not a moment’s though is given to a person’s sexuality. This is a great article to discuss in class, with your GSA, or even at home. Questions for consideration? -Are…
