Beyond StraightThe Alphabet Soup ( L.G.B.T.Q.I.T.Q.A.P.MSM.2S.GNC.DL.) of Sexual Minority Youth

Ernesto DominguezYouth Technology Specialist

Agenda!

Goals of the Workshop

1> Explore Sexuality and Gender Spectrum

2> Identify the Unique Struggles Facing LGBT Youth

3> Deconstructing Homophobia Within Our Community (How to be an ally)

Safe Space Statement

YOU WONT OFFEND US Las Vegas Rule

No Question is DumbAssume the Best

Step Up Step DownTake Care of Yourself

LGBTIQ..... What?

Lesbian

Gay

Bisexual Transgender

QueerIntersex

Questionnaire

GAME!!!Male Female

That’s so Gay!

So what?Racism Homophob

ia

Isolation Isolation

Internalized Racism

Internalized Homophobia

Bad Shit Bad Shit

Solution?

Gay-Straight AlliancesAnti Discriminiation Laws

Community Spaces

What Can You Do?(How To Be An ALLY)

Stop HarassmentIdentify the Harassment

Personalize itChallenge Assumptions/Stereotypes

Redirect the ConversationBe Humorous

Assume the BestDefine/Educate

Questions?

Ernesto Dominguezedominguez@cascadeaids.org

503.780.5521 (cell)