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Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

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Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

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GLSEN's mission is to "ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression."

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In this statement, GLSEN's National Student Council condemns police brutality and calls for greater support for Black lives

Read the Statement

Get involved and join your community, local, or state GLSEN chapter

GLSEN Chapters create LGBTQ-inclusive schools. Community-led chapters offer teacher trainings, student support, community outreach, and more.

Recent Research

Research, Reports, and Briefs

Research, Reports, and Briefs

Research, Reports, and Briefs

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GSA focuses on training the next generation of LQBTQ and allied youth leaders to organize and advocate for an "intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities."

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GSA Network launches national strategy to combat legislation targeting trans and nonbinary young people. Read More

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This organization reaches further than just schools, but "envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law."

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WASHINGTON-Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, and SHOWTIME announced this year's 25 recipients of "Queer to Stay:...

Despite living in a state of emergency, our community continues to stay resilient. We are still coming together, celebrating ourselves and advocating for our rights. It is more important than ever that we join together to send a clear message: We are not going anywhere.

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If Enacted, Discriminatory Legislation Introduced in House of Representatives Would Erase LGBTQ+ Identities from Education System

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The Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community of NASPA

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The Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community of NASPA

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This organization's purpose is to "...provide education and support for the diverse queer, trans, bisexual, lesbian and gay community through scholarship, advocacy and engagement."

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The Gender and Sexuality Knowledge Community provides avenues for both social and professional involvement. Our goal is to encourage personal and professional growth, increased awareness and acceptance of professionals and students, and to promote understanding of gender and sexuality needs.

Message from Co-Chairs

Welcome to the Gender and Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC)! We hope to continue building upon the legacy of previous co-chairs to provide a resource for NASPA members and a space to honor the intersections of multiple identities.

We want to affirm and continue to build bridges with other groups through strategic partnerships with other cultural or identity-based organizations inside NASPA and out. Through these collaborations, we hope to create expanded opportunities for our constituents across all regions. We hope through these priorities we will open up seats at the table both at NASPA and in the GSKC and offer a voice to those who may not previously had the opportunity.

If you are already a NASPA member and would like to receive emails from the GSKC, please make sure you select the GSKC under the NASPA engagement details section in your NASPA profile once you're logged in. Please take this opportunity to learn more about the GSKC, read our blog posts/research papers, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

Our Purpose

The Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community is NASPA's place for professionals, students, and those interested in gender and sexuality issues to connect. We provide education and support for the diverse queer, trans, bisexual, lesbian and gay community through scholarship, advocacy and engagement.

Our History

During the July 2016 Board of Director's meeting our proposal to formerly change the name of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender KC to the Gender and Sexuality KC was approved. This change was made to continue to meet the needs of our membership and to be more inclusive in the work we do.

Our Vision

Each campus is safe, affirming and inclusive for all students, staff and faculty.

Our Values

Advocacy - Community - Inclusion - Openness

Get Involved

The Gender and Sexuality Knowledge Community provides numerous ways for NASPA members to get involved.

If you want to quickly communicate with other members, jump right into the conversation by following us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Also, be sure to subscribe to our listserv. These platforms are a great way to see opportunities for involvment including writing for our newsletter, serving on selection committes, and submit research articles!

Leadership Team

Knowledge Community leaders are NASPA volunteers who have generously devoted their time to their Knowledge Community. Chairs are elected by the Knowledge Community members while Regional representatives are selected from within the Region. Additional roles are selected by the Knowledge Community.

One of the best resources available to you is the wide range of professional development opportunities. This list contains both our "Hosted Events," workshops and webinars that we plan and manage, and some "Related Events," hosted by the NASPA Central Office or other NASPA Constituent Groups. To see a full listing of NASPA events, please see the Events page.

The Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community is committed to providing a breadth of knowledge and support to professionals and students. Take a look through our Resources page for some information that may be of use. Make sure to check out the GSKC Lavender Papers* which exhibit some of the work and research being done by our members. (The name of the White Paper was changed in 2021 to Lavender Paper to reflect our ongoing commitment to culturally relevant references and language about gender and sexuality. Previously published resources will retain the White Paper name for citation and indexing purposes.)

Campus Resources

The Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) has a set of Standards and Guideliens (SAGs) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Programs and Services approved by the 47 organizations who comprise CAS. These the LGBT Program and Services SAGs can be purchased from the CAS store.

National Organizations

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
As America's largest gay and lesbian organization, the Human Rights Campaign provides a national voice on gay and lesbian issues. HRC is a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGTLF)
NGLTF is the national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, with the vision and commitment to building a powerful political movement.

National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies Concerns Commission
A compilation of resources, links, and basic information for academic advisors about the LGBT community. It tends to have an academic focus but is also aimed at student affairs professionals who work in academic advising.

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Founded in 2003, NCTE is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocac, collaboration and empowerment.

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
PFLAG is a national non-profit organization with over 80,000 members and supporters and more than 460 affiliates in the United States.

The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals officially started at the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force's Creating Change Conference in San Diego (November, 1997) but we have been working together on an informal basis for several years. The combined vision and mission on the Consortium is to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect.

Transgender Law Center
The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities in California. TLC utilizes direct legal services, public policy advocacy, and educational opportunities to advance the rights and safety of diverse transgender communities.

Sylvia Rivera Law Project
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice. The SRLP works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence.

Power of One Conference
The Power of One conference is a student leadership conference jointly sponsored by NASPA Region V and the Northwest LGBT Board of Directors. Each year it is held at a different institution of higher education in the Pacific Northwest. This conferences allows students, faculty and staff to explore issues related to LGBT communities.

Latinx Resources

The Gender & Sexuality KC works collaboratively with the Latinx/a/o KC to promote gender identity, gender expression, and racial inclusion. The Latinx Inclusion Co-Chairs serve on both the Gender & Sexuality KC and Latinx/a/o KC, as they liaise and engender the relationship between the two Knowledge Communities. Visit Latinx Resources for more information.

Gender and Sexuality KC Awards

Past award recipients include:

2015 - Dominiece Hoelyfield, Assistant Director and Shaun Travers, Ed.D, UC San Diego

2016 - Jake Frazier, American University

2017 - Bobby Kunstman, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Exemplary Program Award

2014 - The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies

2015 - University of Houston's Pride Partners Program

2016 - LGBT and Ally Network of Support, Fordham University

2017 - Queer Lives Series, Illinois Wesleyan University

2021 - Dirk Rodricks

2022 - Sergio Gonzalez

New Professional Award

2013 - Emily Mears, Tuft Univesity

2014 - Zaneta Rago, Rutgers University

2015 - Corey James Benson, Texas State Univeristy

2017 - Missy Dominquez, University of Washington, Bothell

2022 - Jessica Rubinsky

2013 - Tom Bourdon, Tufts University

2015 - Brandon B, Barile, Director of Residenial Education

2016 - T.J. Jourian, Loyola University Chicago

2017 - Antonio Duran, Ohio State University and Vince Bowhay, Campus Success Campus Labs

2013 - Dr. Brit Katz, Millsaps University

2014 - Ryan Gove, University of Kansas Medical Center

2016 - Alex Cabal, Babson College

2017 - Brian Medina, Frostburg State University

2021 - Antonio Duran

2022 - Colleen Lofton

2014 - Dr. R. Bradley Johnson, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2015 - Darryl Holloman, Georgia State University

2016 - Joshua Moon Johnson, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2017 - Matt Johns, The University of Texas at Dallas

2021 - Jim Wildason

2022 - Hugo Yepez

"Extend Your Zone" State Legislation & Transgender Rights" Handouts

The handouts here provide context and opportunities to expand their aewaress, knowldge and skills around gender and sexuality in order to serve the needs of trans and nonbinary community members.
Definitions National Trans Resource List

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The Gender and Sexuality Knowledge Community provides avenues for both social and professional involvement. Our goal is to encourage personal and professional growth, increased awareness and acceptance of professionals and students, and to promote understanding of gender and sexuality needs. Message from Co-Chairs Welcome to the Gender and Sexuality Knowledge Community (GSKC)!

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Students will begin to learn about gender, transgender, and other vocabulary words related to gender by reading and discussing a storybook about a transgender student named Calvin.

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Schooling for LGBTQ+ students has never been easy. People of this community often feel ostracized for who they are. This is becoming an increasingly important issue that we, as educators, must address to ensure that ALL students feel included and safe in our classrooms. For our project, we show some resources that can help teachers and students alike understand how to be an ally and a friend.

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This inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community enlightens young readers on the true timeline of LGBTQ+ history around the world, the lives of important figures like Harvey Milk, and iconic events like Stonewall.

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This book helps people understand gender identity and gender dysphoria. It also includes information about LGBTQ families and teens in a binary world.

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This book focuses on how to maintain good mental health throughout life. This is especially a good book for our LGBTQ students.

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This is a guidebook for being an ally to the LGBTQ+ communities. It is chock full of practical and useful tools for LGBTQ+ advocacy.

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LGBT Dating App | LGBTQ Social Network Platform - BlueCity

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The company is more than a dating app or live streaming platform. The company’s vision to become the most reliable and celebrated service ecosystem for the global LGBTQ community is most apparent in its work to set up healthcare services for the underserved LGBTQ community.

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LGBT Dating App | LGBTQ Social Network Platform - BlueCity

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Best known for our LGBT social network app Blued, BlueCity is the world's leading platform connecting the LGBTQ community for dating and other well-being services.

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This is an app for lesbian people to meet each other from all around the world. It’s a great way to meet trans, non-binary, gay, and bisexual people!

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‎Welcome to the tribe of LesBeSocial and a brand new more social way to meet lesbian friends from all around the world! LesBeSocial is the best and most popular social network app for gay, bisexual and queer women and non-binary people. The app is fast and easy to use. Sign up with just one few cli…

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SPACES is a group chat platform for building queer communities, and the first app to serve the entirety of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

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Spaces is a group chat platform for building queer communities, and the first app to serve the entirety of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

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This is a platform for queer people to meet other queer people and be social!

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For over 35 million users, Hornet is where queer life happens - anytime, anywhere.

Connect to Your Community

And Now Introducing Spaces

A platform for queer people to connect over our shared interests.

Be Yourself. Find Your Space.

Download Hornet for Free

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Join

Join over 35 million diverse users around the world, and embrace the radical, affirmative power of the queer community

Discuss current LGBTQ topics and mutual interests with Community Leaders and Hosts

Meet queer users, anytime, anywhere - whether it's online or for an in-person event

Safety

Protect yourself with Hornet's advanced safety tips, innovative privacy controls and location safeguarding technology

Work with moderators and staff to ensure that your community is safe and respectful

Access to our support team is free and available 24/7, with record response times

Authenticate your account with the Hornet Badge to help maintain a troll-free platform

Hornet

Browse the feed to see posts from LGBTQ+ users and interact with queer life as it happens

Go live and connect with friends and creators in real time through video live-streaming

Earn awards on posts, videos or live-streams and convert them into Hornet Points, which you can redeem for perks or cash

Spaces

Chat with other queer users over shared interests and hobbies

Discover new and interesting Spaces with a range of diverse, LGBTQ-friendly topics

Earn awards, find nearby events, plan meetups and hang out online or IRL - all with your Spaces community

Moderate your Space to ensure safety and trust within your community

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For over 35 million users, Hornet is where queer life happens - anytime, anywhere. A platform for queer people to connect over our shared interests. Be Yourself. Find Your Space.

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"A collection of essays from scholars across disciplines, institutions, and ranks that offers diverse and multi-faceted approaches to teaching about subjects that prove both challenging and often uncomfortable for both the professor and the student"

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"A collection of essays from scholars across disciplines, institutions, and ranks that offers diverse and multi-faceted approaches to teaching about subjects that prove both challenging and often uncomfortable for both the professor and the student"

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"In a set of compelling letters to teachers, Tara Goldstein addresses a full range of issues facing LGBTQ students and families at elementary and secondary school."

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"In a set of compelling letters to teachers, Tara Goldstein addresses a full range of issues facing LGBTQ students and families at elementary and secondary school."

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"A comprehensive examination of the intersecting themes and concepts surrounding the study of gender and sport."

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"A comprehensive examination of the intersecting themes and concepts surrounding the study of gender and sport."

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"A dynamic exploration of the subject of teaching gender and feminism through the fundamental corpus encompassing Latin American, Iberian and Latino authors and cultures from the Middle Ages to the 21st century."

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"A dynamic exploration of the subject of teaching gender and feminism through the fundamental corpus encompassing Latin American, Iberian and Latino authors and cultures from the Middle Ages to the 21st century."

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"The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives."

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"The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives."

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The National LGBTQ Task Force is dedicated to achieving freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people, and their families through proactive, targeted, change-inducing initiatives.

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"The Bisexual Resource Center works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration. We envision an empowered, visible, and inclusive global community for bi+ people."

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"The Bisexual Resource Center works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration. We envision an empowered, visible, and inclusive global community for bi+ people."

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This website acts as a guide for individuals as they strive to learn more about their own sexual orientation. It explores questions like, "What are homophobia and sexual orientation discrimination?" and "What causes sexual orientation?"

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This website acts as a guide for individuals as they strive to learn more about their own sexual orientation. It explores questions like, "What are homophobia and sexual orientation discrimination?" and "What causes sexual orientation?"

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What is sexual orientation?

Sexual orientation is about who you're attracted to and want to have relationships with. Sexual orientations include gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, and asexual.

Sexual orientation is different from gender and gender identity.

Sexual orientation is about who you're attracted to and who you feel drawn to romantically, emotionally, and sexually. It's different than gender identity. Gender identity isn't about who you're attracted to, but about who you ARE - male, female, genderqueer, etc.

This means that being transgender (feeling like your assigned sex is very different from the gender you identify with) isn't the same thing as being gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Sexual orientation is about who you want to be with. Gender identity is about who you are.

There are a bunch of identities associated with sexual orientation:

People who're attracted to a different gender (for example, women who are attracted to men or men who are attracted to women) often call themselves straight or heterosexual.

People who're attracted to people of the same gender often call themselves gay or homosexual. Gay women may prefer the term lesbian.

People who're attracted to both men and women often call themselves bisexual.

People whose attractions span across many different gender identities (male, female, transgender, genderqueer, intersex, etc.) may call themselves pansexual or queer.

People who're unsure about their sexual orientation may call themselves questioning or curious.

People who don't experience any sexual attraction for anyone often call themselves asexual.

It's also important to note that some people don't think any of these labels describe them accurately. Some people don't like the idea of labels at all. Other people feel comfortable with certain labels and not others. It's up to you to decide how you want to label yourself, if at all.

What does queer mean?

The term queer can include a variety of sexual identities and gender identities that are anything other than straight and cisgender.

In the past, "queer" was a word used to hurt and insult people. Some people still find it offensive, particularly those who remember when that word was used in a painful way. Others now use the word with pride to identify themselves.

You may not want to refer to someone as "queer" unless you know that's how they identify themselves. When talking to someone about their sexual orientation, use the terms that they use. It's okay (and often encouraged!) to ask what labels folks prefer.

What's asexuality?

People who identify as asexual don't really feel sexual attraction towards anyone. They may think other people are physically attractive, or they may want to be in romantic relationships with people - but they're not interested in having sex or doing sexual things with other people. Asexual people sometimes use the word "ace" for short.

Asexuality has nothing to do with romantic attraction. Many asexual people feel romantically attracted to people - so they may identify as asexual, and also as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or straight. They just don't feel any desire to act on these feelings in a sexual way.

Asexual people have emotional needs just like everyone else. Some asexual people have romantic relationships, and others aren't interested in that. They get close to people or experience intimacy through ways other than sex.

There are also people who don't feel romantic attraction or want to be in romantic relationships - they may identify as aromantic. Being aromantic and being asexual are two separate things.

Some asexual people do get aroused (turned on), but they don't feel the desire to be sexual with other people. And some asexual people masturbate. But others may not feel arousal at all.

It's totally normal to go through times when you don't want to have sex, but that doesn't necessarily mean you're asexual. And asexuality is not the same thing as being celibate. Celibacy is a choice you make, and asexuality is a sexual identity - who you naturally are.

Like other sexual orientations, asexuality isn't always black and white. There's a spectrum between being sexual (having sexual attraction) and being asexual. Different people fall into different places on that spectrum. Some people who have very little sexual attraction to other people identify as gray-a. Some people who are only sexually attracted to people they're in relationships with identify as demisexual. Want to know how someone identifies? Ask them.

There is nothing "wrong" with people who are asexual, and there's no evidence to support that people are asexual because of any kind of mental health or trauma. It's actually kind of common - some research says that 1 out of 100 adults is asexual. You can find more information about asexuality at the Asexual Visibility and Education Network.

What if I don't want to be labeled?

It's okay if you don't want to be labeled. Only you can decide what sexual identity best describes you. But some people may feel that none of the common labels feel right to them.

Your sexual orientation and identity can remain the same throughout your life. Or it can vary depending on who you're attracted to, or romantically partnered or sexually active with. This is completely normal. Once you claim a label, there's no reason why it can't change as you change.

Changing how you identify doesn't mean that you're "confused." Many folks, old and young, experience changes in who they're attracted to and how they identify. This is called "fluidity."

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Sexual orientation is about who you’re attracted to. Learn the differences between sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity.

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This website acts a resource to understanding more about gender identity and sexual orientation as well as a tool for connecting with outside help in relation to similar topics.

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If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text HOME to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988.

If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.

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Gender and Sexuality 101 | The Jed Foundation

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If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text HOME to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988.

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This lesson can focus on all aspects of identity--gender, race, language, etc. While reading the book, students will be able to discuss how everyone is different in all different ways. They will then create their own self portrait, drawing themselves in whatever way represents who they are.

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Students will learn about the LGBTQ+ women of color and their integral roles in the beginning of the LGBTQ+ movement, and then relate what they learned to today's world and present issues.

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This video does a great job of explaining gender and what gender can look like for different people. Its like crash course on gender that is detailed enough to get the main ideas across but not so much that it could confuse the viewers.

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This video gives a clear but brief explanation of what sexual orientation is and what some may look like. Its great for watchers of all ages to learn about through engaging visuals and understandable language

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The New Family podcast is a show that explores what families really look like today and the issues that matter most to the creators.

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This book follows a child Ari as they go through their neighborhood as they try to find their words in this sweet, accessible introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns that is perfect for readers of all ages.

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This video is an amazing resource that teaches people how attraction is not the same for all people and all of the different levels and forms attraction can come in.

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Sexual Orientation: A Spectrum Of Attraction

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At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.

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This book begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult.

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This book is a great way to discuss gender identity, gender presentation, and what gender even is with your little reader. Maya Gonzalez draws on queer and indigenous scholarship for her framework and accompanies her text with vibrant and expansive pictures.

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This lesson helps students differentiate between and discuss gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. One of the activities is placing certain activities and behaviors on a spectrum of masculine and feminine and discussing how this made the students feel. Another involves learning and practicing important gender and sexual orientation vocabulary words.

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Students will complete something similar to a KWL chart regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. They will also work through a worksheet called “Myth vs. Fact: Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation” and discuss the questions as a class.

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This lesson plan focuses more on gender stereotypes. Students will discuss their thoughts on the phrases "act like a man" and "be ladylike." They will role play some scenarios to illustrate how situations may perpetuate gender stereotypes and then discuss how the characters in those scenarios could instead act to avoid this.