Homophobia and transphobia
Ignored to Death: Gay & Lesbian Teen Suicide
IntroductionIn today’s world, even as awareness and tolerance increase, homosexuality continues to be viewed negatively and through stereotypes. Unfortunately, many of us are treated unfairly throughout society – in church, at school and even in our own homes. At various times homosexuality has been considered a crime, a sickness, a sin or at the very [...]
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Bashing Gay Bashers Back
One night some time back, I became a PTQ (aka Public Transport Queen) and was reduced to taking the bus home because my car decided to throw a hissy fit and had to be sent to the workshop. By all accounts, the journey should have been an uneventful ride home but things do not always [...]
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Hate Crimes
Hate crimes, or bias-motivated crimes are offenses motivated by hatred against a victim based on his or her race, religion, sexual orientation, handicap, ethnicity, or national origin. Locally and nationally, PFLAG fights against hate violence, advocating for fairer laws, educating our communities and supporting families and our allies. Bias motivated crimes targeting gay, lesbian, bisexual, [...]
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Gay In High School
When I was in high school in 1970, the issue of homosexuality never came up except as a joke. Thursday's in those days was queer day, when anyone wearing white or green socks was called a homo. Kids would laugh when detecting the suspect colors but nobody really believed that there were homosexuals in the [...]
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Road Blocks and Responses in Addressing GLBT Issues
Issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and staff have largely been ignored or pushed aside in the schools. There are numerous social taboos surrounding issues of sexuality and LGBT issues in particular. Bringing these issues into the spotlight may make some people anxious. Myths may replace facts, fears may overshadow professional responsibility. [...]
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Hello, I’m Over Here……and I’m Asian
Being Asian in a predominantly Anglo environment is often difficult enough, but for an Asian gay man the pressures of being accepted are even harsher. Arthur Chen shares his experience about being a double minority in London. I moved to London three years ago to start a degree in medicine at the University of London's [...]
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Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation & Youth
*Link for Full PDF file From the introduction… Controversies in our society about homosexuality are increasingly involving schools. As principals, educators, and school personnel, you need good information that will help guide you through these controversies. This factsheet has been developed by a group of education, health, mental health, and religious organizations that all share [...]
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Homophobia – one word; many meanings
What is Homophobia”The suffix “phobia” is derived from the Greek word “phobos”. In English, it means either fear or loathing. “Homophobia” has a variety of meanings, including: ”hatred of homosexuality” ”hatred of homosexuals” ”fear of gays and lesbians” ”a desire or attempt to discriminate against homosexuals” The fourth option appears to be the dominant meaning [...]
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Addressing Homophobic Behavior In the Classroom
I began teaching 1st grade in 1988. At that time, it was rare that I heard words related to gay issues from my students. When I left the classroom in 1998, appropriate and inappropriate discussion about gay issues was commonplace. I remember once during “learning centers” I heard the word “gay” coming from the block [...]
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Équipe AlterHéros
Julie-Maude Beauchesne
François Paquette
Dee Gamme
Samuel A.
Marion Téjédor