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The Cycle of Oppression

illustrated

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Messages? Unnatural, abnormal, deviant, pathological, predatory, sick

promiscuous, over-sexualised, limp-wristed, bent, queer, not valued, dysfunctional, wrong,

irresponsible, not good to be gay, weak, effeminate, confused, God’s

punishment (HIV) Butch/hostile (women),

uncommitted/immature (bisexuals) Feelings and emotions?Angry, defiant, banging

head off a brick wall, frustrated, confused, neglected, exhausted,

shameful, wary, scared, deceitful, secretive, inferior, mixed up,

stressed out, suicidal, anxious, depressed, threatened, isolated,

lonely, isolated, alone, lack of confidence,

judged, different, relief, assertive, proud, free

Reactions?Disliking yourself, disgust

with self, self-loathing, stress, illness),

vulnerability, alcohol and drugs to ‘cope’, denial,

entrenching, introverted, concealing, secrecy, go into your silo, withdraw, socially isolate, aggressive, angry,

in your face, risk-taking (e.g. sex), hostility,

defensive, act ‘straight’, hostility towards other LGBT people, political activism, self-assured,

assertive

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