homosexuality

The Straight Truth – Myths About Homosexuality

Article published on May 13, 2002 in You Are Not Alone by Mark H.

“Homosexuality is a choice. People who are gay could change if they wanted to do so.” FACT: Almost all studies show that no one, gay or straight, can change their sexual orientation. Our orientation is almost certainly determined sometime between conception and the first years of life. Gay and straight people might be able to [...]

Homo-syllabus: Attending School for Gay & Lesbian

Article published on May 10, 2002 in Fridae.com by Alvin Tin

Sorted in Dossiers, High-school, Coming out, Visible minorities

Youths today have a hard enough time adjusting to school and schoolwork as it is. To make matters worse, by junior high and high school, they have to contend with confusing physiological changes, the adolescent horrors of spontaneous erections and unpredictable periods as well as the burning issue of their emerging sexuality. For gay and [...]

Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation & Youth

Article published on May 10, 2002 in GLSEN.org by Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

Sorted in Discovery, Dossiers, Homophobia at school

*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 [...]

Homophobia – one word; many meanings

Article published on May 10, 2002 in ReligiousTolerance.org by ReligiousTolerance.org

Sorted in Dossiers, Homophobia at school, Insults

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 [...]