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Faculty Staff Safe Zone Seminar. MaryBeth Walpole [email protected] x4706. Experience of LGBT Students. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Faculty Staff Safe Zone Seminar
Faculty Staff Safe Zone Seminar
MaryBeth [email protected]
MaryBeth [email protected]
Experience of LGBT Students
Experience of LGBT Students
College and university environments are a microcosm of society. The same issues that exist in the larger community also exist in classes, offices, residence halls, apartments, and student organizations on campus
The college years (18-22) are a period that individuals are defining themselves and this includes their sexual identity
About 10% of the population is LGBT - there is no accurate number because individuals have to self identify
The LGBT population is an invisible underrepresented and marginalized population
College and university environments are a microcosm of society. The same issues that exist in the larger community also exist in classes, offices, residence halls, apartments, and student organizations on campus
The college years (18-22) are a period that individuals are defining themselves and this includes their sexual identity
About 10% of the population is LGBT - there is no accurate number because individuals have to self identify
The LGBT population is an invisible underrepresented and marginalized population
Campus ExperiencesCampus Experiences 43% of all students, faculty, and staff
hide their sexual identity to avoid intimidation
13% of LGBQ participants feared for their physical safety
63% hide their gender identity to avoid intimidation
43% of transgender students, faculty, and staff feared for their physical safety
This result was more salient for LGBQ students and for LGBTQ people of color.
43% of all students, faculty, and staff hide their sexual identity to avoid intimidation
13% of LGBQ participants feared for their physical safety
63% hide their gender identity to avoid intimidation
43% of transgender students, faculty, and staff feared for their physical safety
This result was more salient for LGBQ students and for LGBTQ people of color.
Campus ExperiencesCampus Experiences 23% of LGBQ staff, faculty, and
students reported experiencing harassment
83% of these respondents identified sexual identity as the basis of the harassment.
39% of transgender students, faculty, and staff reported experiencing harassment
87% identified gender identity/expression as the basis of the harassment
23% of LGBQ staff, faculty, and students reported experiencing harassment
83% of these respondents identified sexual identity as the basis of the harassment.
39% of transgender students, faculty, and staff reported experiencing harassment
87% identified gender identity/expression as the basis of the harassment
GLB Identity DevelopmentGLB Identity Development
Cass’ Model- identity is developmental and linear; 6 stages- not all progress through all stages Confusion- gender roles don’t fit Comparison- look at others who are similar Tolerance- acknowledgement Acceptance- positive identity developed Pride- attending events, joining organizations Synthesis- integrating ID into all areas of life
Cass’ Model- identity is developmental and linear; 6 stages- not all progress through all stages Confusion- gender roles don’t fit Comparison- look at others who are similar Tolerance- acknowledgement Acceptance- positive identity developed Pride- attending events, joining organizations Synthesis- integrating ID into all areas of life
GLB Identity DevelopmentGLB Identity Development D’Augelli’s model- identity is
developmental, evolves over a lifetime, is nonlinear; 6 interactive processes Exiting heterosexual ID-acknowledgement
to self and others of GLB identity Developing personal GLB ID- positive stable
identity Developing social GLB ID- creating a
supportive network Developing a familial GLB ID-coming out to
parents, families, non-GLB friends can be traumatic
Developing intimacy- having relationships Entering GLB community-committing to
social and political action
D’Augelli’s model- identity is developmental, evolves over a lifetime, is nonlinear; 6 interactive processes Exiting heterosexual ID-acknowledgement
to self and others of GLB identity Developing personal GLB ID- positive stable
identity Developing social GLB ID- creating a
supportive network Developing a familial GLB ID-coming out to
parents, families, non-GLB friends can be traumatic
Developing intimacy- having relationships Entering GLB community-committing to
social and political action
GLB Identity DevelopmentGLB Identity Development
Troiden’s - 4 stage, non-linear model: Realization- realization of difference,
often before puberty Identity confusion- questioning sexual
orientation Identity assumption- LGB identity
becomes clear Commitment/self-acceptance- Complete
self-acceptance; pride develops
Troiden’s - 4 stage, non-linear model: Realization- realization of difference,
often before puberty Identity confusion- questioning sexual
orientation Identity assumption- LGB identity
becomes clear Commitment/self-acceptance- Complete
self-acceptance; pride develops
Transgender Identity Development
Transgender Identity Development
D’Augelli’s model is being adapted Exiting traditional gender ID-
acknowledgement to self and others of Transgender identity
Developing personal Transgender ID- positive stable identity
Developing social Transgender ID- creating a supportive network
Developing a familial trans ID-coming out to parents, families as transgender
Developing intimacy Entering Transgender community
D’Augelli’s model is being adapted Exiting traditional gender ID-
acknowledgement to self and others of Transgender identity
Developing personal Transgender ID- positive stable identity
Developing social Transgender ID- creating a supportive network
Developing a familial trans ID-coming out to parents, families as transgender
Developing intimacy Entering Transgender community
General campus concerns for LGBT students
General campus concerns for LGBT students
Coming OutAcademic issues/choicesLack of PrivacyRoommatesLack of ActivitiesDealing with Harassment
Coming OutAcademic issues/choicesLack of PrivacyRoommatesLack of ActivitiesDealing with Harassment
Causes of campus concerns for LGBT students
Causes of campus concerns for LGBT students
Generally, we assume our students are heterosexual unless they tell us otherwise
Student Language is often homophobic Students report some faculty use
homophobic and non-inclusive language, and make disparaging comments, jokes
The campus environment and residence halls are rooted in heterosexuality
Generally, we assume our students are heterosexual unless they tell us otherwise
Student Language is often homophobic Students report some faculty use
homophobic and non-inclusive language, and make disparaging comments, jokes
The campus environment and residence halls are rooted in heterosexuality
What can I do?What can I do? Be an Ally for
LGBT students Be an Ally for
LGBT students Make an effort to
educate yourself and others
Make an effort to educate yourself and others Create an inclusive
community in your classes and offices Be a role model to
those around you
Be aware of the issues around coming out
Understand the important role you play and the impact you have on students
What can I do?What can I do? Support
Be a visible ally by displaying the sticker Support students who come out to you Question or correct anti-LGBT language
Educate Include LGBT people/representations in
curriculum Teach and model respect for all
Advocate Support and promote inclusive campus
policies
Support Be a visible ally by displaying the sticker Support students who come out to you Question or correct anti-LGBT language
Educate Include LGBT people/representations in
curriculum Teach and model respect for all
Advocate Support and promote inclusive campus
policies
What is the University doing?What is the University doing?
Sexual orientation/ gender and affectual orientation included in nondiscrimination policies (NJ State Law)
Transgender Housing Policy New Construction Safe Zone Program April – Rowan PRIDE…in who you are
and who you love
Sexual orientation/ gender and affectual orientation included in nondiscrimination policies (NJ State Law)
Transgender Housing Policy New Construction Safe Zone Program April – Rowan PRIDE…in who you are
and who you love
Campus ResourcesCampus Resources
Safe Zone participants Multicultural Affairs office Dean of Students office GSA Counseling center
Safe Zone participants Multicultural Affairs office Dean of Students office GSA Counseling center
Online resourcesOnline resources National Consortium of Directors of LGBT
Resource in Higher Educationhttp://www.lgbtcampus.org
Campus Pridehttp://www.campuspride.org
Gay Lesbian Straight Education Networkhttp://www.glsen.org
Human Rights Campaignhttp://www.hrc.org
It Gets Better Campaignhttp://www.youtube.com/user/
itgetsbetterproject
National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resource in Higher Educationhttp://www.lgbtcampus.org
Campus Pridehttp://www.campuspride.org
Gay Lesbian Straight Education Networkhttp://www.glsen.org
Human Rights Campaignhttp://www.hrc.org
It Gets Better Campaignhttp://www.youtube.com/user/
itgetsbetterproject