Learning To Ally

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

LEARNING TO ALLY

A DECK BY DREW

THIS IS ME

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  • Language & labels
  • Stereotypes
  • Isms & phobias
  • Myth v. Fact
  • Being an ally

WE ARE MADE

OF MANY IDENTITIES
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WORDS MATTER

Lifestyle
Preference
Orientation

LGBTQ:
Lesbian, gay, bisexual
Transgender
Queer

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SOOOOOOOOO NOT COOL

SOME WORDS ARE
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STEREOTYPES

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ISMS & PHOBIAS

  • Homophobia/biphobia
  • Transphobia
  • Heterosexism
  • Cissexism
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MYTH V. FACT

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It's just a phase.

Bisexuals are looking for the best of both worlds.

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Trans* folks are just confused about their gender.

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The best way to address a person's pronouns is to confidently guess

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LGBTQ youth are up to 7 times more likely to think about committing suicide than heterosexual teens

The closet is a super cool place to be

BEING AN ALLY

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Question assumptions
Understand needs
Educate
Empower
Refer

Listen for cues

Have each other's back

APOLOGIZE

FOR MISTAKES

INTENTION

LIVE WITH

STAY IN TOUCH