Transcript of Lgbtq presentation
- 1. LGBTQ
- 2. LGBTQ DONT BE MEAN, INTERVENE
- 3. THE PROBLEM Some of us are female, some male Some of us are
black, some white We are all due basic unalienable human rights*
Pursuit of happiness, right to freedoms, right to not live in
oppression, and right to express ones self *Declaration of
Independence 3% 97% Population* Gay/lesbian
- 4. THE PROBLEM Almost 3.4 percent (9 Million people)* of us are
gay or lesbian. We all pay taxes, buy property, find relationships,
want children The LGBTQ community is treated unfairly, is denied
rights, is shamed, is victimized, is attacked, and otherwise not
accepted, and it shouldnt be this way! *In Developed First-World
Countries Based Concurringly on 2006 CDC Statistics and a 2007
Gallup Poll 3% 97% Population* Gay/lesbian
- 5. INEQUALITIES Inequalities Human Rights non-existent Cant go
to church without worry of being corrected or quizzed Cant have
public recognition and show affection without fear of retaliation
Normalcy is questioned
- 6. STONEWALL 1969 Birthplace of the modern Gay Rights movement.
On June 28th, 1969, the patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back
against abuse. This fighting did not end with the 60s. It continues
today all throughout the LGBTQ community.
- 7. 3% 97% Population* Gays & Lesbians RIGHTS A Quick Look
at 46.8 M Women (45% of pop.) Womens Suffrage 1919 4.4 M Blacks
(14% of pop.) Blacks Freedom 1865 9 M Gays & Lesbians (3.4% of
pop.) Gay Lesbian Rights 2010 How do you compare when and how
rights are distributed? *Census Data based on Google Population
Fusion Tables
- 8. RIGHTS LGBTQ Rights are Withheld Marriage, children, Cant
get married Whats worse is that society is not prepared: Lack of
resources due to lack of education regarding this population Forced
to conform to either Male or Female on forms
- 9. CAUSES Attitude, closed-mindedness, uneducated, laws,
supporting stigma
- 10. VICTIMIZATION Beatings, killings, attacks, harassment 2
mos. ago, 15 people attacked a gay couple on the streets of
Philadelphia, sending them to the hospital* No hate-crime as state
does not sexual orientation covered under current law (even though
the group admitted it was a hate-crime) Hate-crimes are down-played
Justice is not present for LGBTQs
*http://articles.philly.com/2014-09-24/news/54244377_1_sexual-orientation-gay-community-gay-couple
- 11. VICTIMIZATION Victimization from Misidentification Boys
Dont Cry Movie Clip true story of Brandon Teena Brandon was killed
for misidentification, yet all who knew him closely knew he was a
guy.
- 12. VICTIMIZATION 2008, Richmond, CA four men rape walking
lesbian woman because shes gay 2008, Oxnard, CA 15 y.o. gay
Lawrence King shot in the head by 14 y.o. Brandon McInerney 2008,
Greeley, CO 20 y.o. transgender Angie Zapata killed when date
discovers her Male Genitals. He tells police, he killed it. 2007,
Greeneville, SC man punched to death for being gay outside bar,
charges reduced.
http://www.civilrights.org/publications/hatecrimes/lgbt.html
- 13. CAUSES Fear, hate, difference, lack of education
- 14. SOLUTION We need to accept our LGBTQ brothers and sisters.
Human rights are a non-negotiable Discrimination is a Crime 68% of
people favor including sexual orientation and gender identity in
federal hate-crime law* What can we do?
*http://hrc-assets.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com//files/assets/resources/Hatecrimesandviolenceagainstlgbtpeople_2009.pdf
- 15. SOLUTION Awareness Knowledge/Education Skills Action
- 16. SOLUTION Awareness - aware of who you are, and how you are
different from and similar to LGBTQ persons. Knowledge/Education -
persons in your community, state and nation. Understanding the laws
and policies that affect GLBT persons,
- 17. SOLUTION Skills - This involves developing skills you need
to communicate your awareness and knowledge as an advocate. You can
gain these skills through attending workshops & other ALLY
training events, practicing awareness-raising in safe settings
(e.g., with supportive friends & colleagues). Action: The most
important, & scariest level. This step involves taking what you
know, and what you have learned & feel strongly about
concerning GLBT issues and helping to cause change in our
society.
- 18. KNOWLEDGE Some girls have penises, some boys have a womb
and ovaries How is this possible? Androgen Sensitivites! Androgen
Sensitivity Syndrome Congential Adrenal Hyperplasia
- 19. CAUSES Education AND Awareness Remember: STAND UP, SPEAK
UP, SHOW SUPPORT
- 20. CONCLUSION We are all human and due basic human rights We
all want the same things: acceptance & expression, life
pursuits, happiness Lets be aware of everyone being hated and
discriminated. No forms of hate or violence are okay What if your
child is born LGBTQ? Would you want them discriminated or attacked?
Lets practice acceptance for our surrounding humans, who like us
are just born.
- 21. CONCLUSION At the end of the day, you are not in control of
the laws, decisions of others, or change, but You are in control of
yourself, and DO influence others and the future Final Thought: If
you are not able to marry, hold hands, have a child w/out
intervention and counseling, or are beaten for being born the way
you are, what does your quality of life look like?
- 22. PRESENTED BY MICHELLE BROWNLEE NAREK MIRZAEI PARKER
ADAMS