The document discusses LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools. It begins with background on LGBTQ+ terms and history, noting that LGBTQ+ students often face bullying. Current situations show many LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe due to lack of acceptance. The proposed solution is to make schools more inclusive through curriculum, clubs, and educating teachers and students. Research found schools with LGBTQ+ curriculum had students who felt safer. The document calls others to support LGBTQ+ rights and help create safer environments through awareness and action.
The document discusses LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools. It begins with background on LGBTQ+ terms and history, noting that LGBTQ+ students often face bullying. Current situations show many LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe due to lack of acceptance. The proposed solution is to make schools more inclusive through curriculum, clubs, and educating teachers and students. Research found schools with LGBTQ+ curriculum had students who felt safer. The document calls others to support LGBTQ+ rights and help create safer environments through awareness and action.
The document discusses LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools. It begins with background on LGBTQ+ terms and history, noting that LGBTQ+ students often face bullying. Current situations show many LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe due to lack of acceptance. The proposed solution is to make schools more inclusive through curriculum, clubs, and educating teachers and students. Research found schools with LGBTQ+ curriculum had students who felt safer. The document calls others to support LGBTQ+ rights and help create safer environments through awareness and action.
The document discusses LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools. It begins with background on LGBTQ+ terms and history, noting that LGBTQ+ students often face bullying. Current situations show many LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe due to lack of acceptance. The proposed solution is to make schools more inclusive through curriculum, clubs, and educating teachers and students. Research found schools with LGBTQ+ curriculum had students who felt safer. The document calls others to support LGBTQ+ rights and help create safer environments through awareness and action.
Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and others Q+ was just recently added My survey results: 93% knew what LGBTQ+ (or LGBT) stood for
LBGTQ+ has been around for
centuries documented in many different cultures (Morris) Because they are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, they have been on the receiving end of harassment and ridicule for years
Todays LGBTQ+ students need safer school
environments Many of these students focus on things other than academics due to bullying/harassment Need for abolishment of LBGTQ+ adversity esp . for youth When asked how well they knew LGBTQ+ issues: 14% = very well; 50% = somewhat well; 29% = not very well; 7% = not at all
Exposed to more sexual
orientations and genders Many LGBTQ+ youth are exposed to incompetent legal protection
Anti-bullying policies Some anti-bullying laws do not protect LGBTQ+ youth In my survey, 79% of them knew someone in the LGBTQ+ community
Laws have been made to
dissuade aggression
SECTION TWO Current Situation
26%
Of LGBTQ+ students say their main concern in
school is acceptance, bullying at school, and coming out versus a non-LGBTQ+ student who said grades and exams
Statistics show an overwhelming
negative school experience for many LGBTQ+ youth
My survey results: 79% think schools should incorporate LGBTQ+ curriculum
SECTION THREE
Make the environment more
LGBTQ+ inclusive School curriculum to be LGBTQ+ inclusive Educate teachers and students alike on the issue
Proposed Solution
Only 39% of LGBTQ+ students had
one or more supportive teacher
Clubs (Gay-Straight Alliance
Club) to publicize awareness
A study in California was
conducted w/ a LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum
Inclusive curriculum such as:
Results = 78% of students
felt safe in school versus 68% of students who didnt receive the curriculum Learn about todays issues regarding LGBTQ+
Including famous gay/transgender people in lessons
Views them as positive influences which reinforces a positive outlook on
LGBTQ+ people in general
While not all, a few religious people
assert that their religion or faith does not allow homosexuality
I.e. A popular saying that alludes
to The Bible, Adam and Eve, Not Adam and Steve
Not in their faith when in actuality,
they are deflecting their homophobic and transphobic nature
SECTION FOUR Address Possible Objections
LGBTQ+ people affiliated with a
religion that does not support their sexual orientation or gender is toxic
Go as far as to call it a sin
SECTION FIVE Call To Action
Why does this matter to you?
As someone who is not a part of the LGBTQ+ community, you have privilege and acceptance
Normality
Human rights are irrespective of
sexual orientation and gender
Denying someone the right to self
express reinforces that LGBTQ+ people do not have the same rights straight people do Make LGBTQ+ known: Join clubs Show support to the community Stop using slurs i.e . faggot Showing awareness equates to safer environment and experiences
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How My Writing Improved
Through the lessons of writing a proposal I was able to further understand how to make it credible New revision techniques
Eliminated unnecessary additions to my essay
Use citations efficiently and effectively
Different types of paragraphs (synthesis & summary)
Annotated bibliographies and citations
Questions
Should schools begin incorporating LGBTQ+ material in its curriculum?
How should schools deal with people against incorporating it?
Should there be a class specifically targeted toward the education of LGBTQ+?
