This page contains links to activities, videos and teaching resources that can be used to educate and inform. LGBT Resources
The University of Southern California's student affairs department has created this website, entitled the LGBT Resource Center. Found under the "education" heading are games, activities, information, book and film suggestions, and suggestions for classroom inclusion. This website would be helpful for educators, students, LGBT youth, and anyone seeking information or resources regarding the LGBT experience.This is a University-run website and can be considered a high-quality, reliable resource.
alexus309. (2007, May 4). 20/20 "My secret self":Part 1 of 5 [Video file] Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utpam0IGYac.
This video, part of a series created by ABC's 20/20, is a docu-film series about transgender children. The videos include interviews with the children themselves as well as their family members. This video in particular follows the story of six year old "Jazz", who was born a biological male but has identified as a female from an early age. Her parents are atypically supportive of her choices and allow her to express her gender identity freely.
The following Video is a great eye-opener. It is not rare for people to see someone and automatically assume they are Gay or Lesbian simply based on how they present themselves. This video presents you with two people who tell you who is heterosexual and who is not. Some of the responses would surprise many people. Don't be so quick to make assumptions. Gay Rights Media. (2010, April 9). Gay or Straight-Stand Up! [Video file] Retrieved from http://vodpod.com/watch/3398712-1-gay-or-straight-stand-up?pod=queervisions&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Gay relationships and Religion is a ongoing conflict throughout the world. This video argues whether or not religion truly condemns gay relationships. It discusses different passages in the bible and debates the misunderstandings or lines of confusion. It also talks about how there may have been relationships between people of the same gender in the bible. Gay Rights Media. (2010, April 2). Does 1 Corinthians 6:9 condemn Gay Relationships? [Video file] Retrieved from http://vodpod.com/watch/3358894-does-1-corinthians-69-condemn-gay-relationships?pod=queervisions&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
The following is a video which I found, created by Chris Rushton, somebody who uploaded a video on YouTube about his struggles with coming out, and growing up with an absent father in his family, and the impacts on his life which helped him "come out" in society. It begins with a sad story but ends on a happy note about how happy he is now that he's able to get the support that he needs. I love seeing how strong some people can be regarding situations like this.
LGBT Resources
The University of Southern California's student affairs department has created this website, entitled the LGBT Resource Center. Found under the "education" heading are games, activities, information, book and film suggestions, and suggestions for classroom inclusion. This website would be helpful for educators, students, LGBT youth, and anyone seeking information or resources regarding the LGBT experience.This is a University-run website and can be considered a high-quality, reliable resource.
alexus309. (2007, May 4). 20/20 "My secret self":Part 1 of 5 [Video file] Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utpam0IGYac.
This video, part of a series created by ABC's 20/20, is a docu-film series about transgender children. The videos include interviews with the children themselves as well as their family members. This video in particular follows the story of six year old "Jazz", who was born a biological male but has identified as a female from an early age. Her parents are atypically supportive of her choices and allow her to express her gender identity freely.
The following Video is a great eye-opener. It is not rare for people to see someone and automatically assume they are Gay or Lesbian simply based on how they present themselves. This video presents you with two people who tell you who is heterosexual and who is not. Some of the responses would surprise many people. Don't be so quick to make assumptions. Gay Rights Media. (2010, April 9). Gay or Straight-Stand Up! [Video file] Retrieved from http://vodpod.com/watch/3398712-1-gay-or-straight-stand-up?pod=queervisions&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Gay relationships and Religion is a ongoing conflict throughout the world. This video argues whether or not religion truly condemns gay relationships. It discusses different passages in the bible and debates the misunderstandings or lines of confusion. It also talks about how there may have been relationships between people of the same gender in the bible. Gay Rights Media. (2010, April 2). Does 1 Corinthians 6:9 condemn Gay Relationships? [Video file] Retrieved from http://vodpod.com/watch/3358894-does-1-corinthians-69-condemn-gay-relationships?pod=queervisions&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
The following is a video which I found, created by Chris Rushton, somebody who uploaded a video on YouTube about his struggles with coming out, and growing up with an absent father in his family, and the impacts on his life which helped him "come out" in society. It begins with a sad story but ends on a happy note about how happy he is now that he's able to get the support that he needs. I love seeing how strong some people can be regarding situations like this.
ChrisRushtonable. (2009, December 10). Coming out as a GAY TEEN [Video file] Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkcwKkWqFI8