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Gay Stereotypes: Are They True? ABC News
This article, posted on the ABC News website, asks the question if gay stereotypes contain any legitimacy. It includes interviews with Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Stars Carson Kressley and Ted Allen, as well as a professional male dancer, a hairstylist, and Northwestern University professor Michael Bailey. They explore biological and hormonal influences on behavioural characteristics and career choices of gay people. This article will be of interest to researchers, those in the LGBT community and anyone else interested in gender and sexual orientation stereotypes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gay Pride Gay Pride/Parade FAQ
This article, on About.com, explains all of the frequently asked questions that people may have regarding attending a Gay Pride Parade, which is a parade where everyone dresses in bright colours and marches through a city celebrating their pride of being an LGBT. These parades are very interesting to see and are very fun to attend. Within the article, it explains that you don't have to be an LGBT to attend, even if you are straight but you support Gay Pride, you can attend and have fun as well. Gay Pride is a celebration of being who you are and being happy to be who you are, and not being afraid to admit that you may have deviated from the line a bit but that we're all the same on the inside.
Belge, K. (2010). About.com, Frequently Asked Questions About Gay Pride Retrieved April 21, 2010, from http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/lesbianactivism/a/FAQGayPride.htm

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LGBT
Welcome to our Wonderful Wiki. Inside, you will learn mass amounts about LGBT, including:
Definitions
Evidence Based Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Literature
Personal Stories
Videos
Resources around Simcoe County
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References.

Fact Sheet - Definitions and More Information
L = Lesbian - A woman who is attracted to women.
G = Gay - A man who is attracted to men; sometimes used to mean homosexual in general.
B = Bisexual - A man or women attracted to both genders.
T{http://www.bucknell.edu/images/Depts/LGBT/SafeSpace_Final32%5B1%5D.jpg} T = TransgenderTran sgender - A whose identity doesdoe s not conform
T = Transexual - An individual who identifies with a physical sex that is different from their biological one
T = Two -Spirited - An individual who possesses a masculine spirit and a feminine spirit living in the same body
Q = Questioning - a person who is questioning their gender, sexual identity or sexual orientation.
I = Intersex - Atypical combinations of physical features that usually distinguish male from female
Ally - The alliance of LGBTIQQ in society
Quick Links - See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
AreSomeone who supports the LGBT community.
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Did you know...?
...LGBT Youth are more likely to think about suicide? YES!suffer from depression and have thoughts of suicide!
Gay Teenages More Likely to Think about Suicide
Is there...There is still a problem homophobia in schools?
Homophobia in Schools: //**LGBTschools!
//**LGBT Students Need at School**//
...There is still a problem with how the the health care and social services industry treats LGBT people!!
Health Care And Social Services
Quick Links - See Community ResourcesThere are places to go for more information.support in Simcoe County!
Rainbow Health Ontario​- http://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/home.cfm
Gay Orillia- http://www.gayorillia.ca/
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B = Bisexual - A man or women attracted to both genders.
T = Transgender - A person whose identity does not conform unambiguously to conventional notions of male or female gender roles, but combines or moves between these.
T = TransexualTrans-sexual - An
T = Two -Spirited - An individual who possesses a masculine spirit and a feminine spirit living in the same body
Q = Queer - Traditionally meant odd or unusual, though modern use often pertains to LGBT people. Its usage is considered controversial and underwent substantial changes over the course of the 20th Century with some LGBT people re-claiming the term as a means of self-empowerment.
Q = Questioning - a person who is questioning their gender, sexual identity or sexual orientation.
I = Intersex - Atypical combinations of physical features that usually distinguish male from female
Ally - The alliance of LGBTIQQ in societySomeone who supports the LGBT community.
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Shenaed: I was raised around many homophobic people who were large influences in my life. Many of my main male figures who I was usually surrounded by had very negative attitudes towards people who were not heterosexual; because of this I never really understood how to think of people who were LGBT when I saw them or heard stories. Even though I was raised in this environment I had many other people in my life, mainly women who would disagree with whomever was speakingpoorly of people who are LGBT. I think my attitude towards people who are LGBT was always very positive and accepting because of these few people. Once I was old enough to understand what exactly it was to be LGBT I was always very defensive when people would speak down upon these people. It is someones life and it is what makes them happy it should not matter to anyone else in the world!
Veronica: Speaking as a bisexual, I know the struggles of being able to come out to people. It wasn't until my first experimentation experience when I was in high school before I realized that I felt the same way between both genders. At first, I was very ashamed of the way I felt towards both females and males, and I didn't pursue any sort of "coming out" when I was in high school. In high school I was afraid of people laughing at me and thinking that I'm a freak for it. When I hit college, I was still quite reluctant to say that I liked females as much as I liked males, but after I met some friends and felt comfortable telling them, and seeing how supportive they were, I decided that it wasn't the end of the world to tell others, and everyone supported me. I've had a few people laugh at me for it, and it does hurt, but I quickly get over it because I know that for every person that dislikes that about me, 5 people support me. It's quite difficult to come out and tell some people because for example, some of my female friends get freaked out and think that I like them when I tell them, and I have to tell them that I'm not into them and that I'm just letting them know. I haven't actually fully DATED a girl, but I wouldn't rule out the idea if the right one came around. I feel that sharing my struggles and my support will hopefully impact the people who read this Wiki and maybe they will feel comfortable as well. Because in my opinion, "I am me, you are you, labels are for soup cans", ALWAYS be yourself and ALWAYS BE INDIVIDUAL :D !
Nicole: Growing up
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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
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

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.
ChrisRushtonable. (2009, December 10). Coming out as a GAY TEEN [Video file] Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkcwKkWqFI8

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
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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.
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
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Maureen: When I was younger I had a very homophobic attitude. This was partly due to the fact that I was raised in a strict Roman Catholic home and school community, as well as the fact that many of my peers had negative attitudes and perceptions of homosexuality. It was a common insult to be called a "lesbian" or "dyke", mostly used as a pseudonym for weird or strange, rather than being based on any actual evidence of sexuality. I was considered an outcast, and as a result was frequently referred to as a "dyke" and this fostered a great need in me to overcompensate by becoming extremely prejudice against the LGBT community. I started to make the same jokes, and say the same negative and hurtful comments that had been said to me. Into highschool I began to become almost hateful of anyone who seemed to me, whether it was true or not, to be gay and ostracized them. It was not until I became involved with a grassroots harm reduction project in my home town that supported diversity and human rights in all forms that I really became aware of issues surrounding LGBT struggles. I was exposed to people of the LGBT community and developed lasting friendships with many of them. For me, it was the expelling of fear and learning that it was okay to be who you are that changed my attitude. I became an ally and a supporter of gay rights and was disgusted at how I had treated others, especially when I knew how it felt to be discriminated against myself. Even though I am straight I learned to appreciate (although I could never fully) the effects of prejudice and ignorance, and I thank those people that helped me open my eyes, thankfully, early on in my life.
Shenaed: I was raised around many homophobic people who were large influences in my life. Many of my main male figures who I was usually surrounded by had very negative attitudes towards people who were not heterosexual; because of this I never really understood how to think of people who were LGBT when I saw them or heard stories. Even though I was raised in this environment I had many other people in my life, mainly women who would disagree with whomever was speakingpoorly of people who are LGBT. I think my attitude towards people who are LGBT was always very positive and accepting because of these few people. Once I was old enough to understand what exactly it was to be LGBT I was always very defensive when people would speak down upon these people. It is someones life and it is what makes them happy it should not matter to anyone else in the world!
Veronica: Speaking as a bisexual, I know the struggles of being able to come out to people. It wasn't until my first experimentation experience when I was in high school before I realized that I felt the same way between both genders. At first, I was very ashamed of the way I felt towards both females and males, and I didn't pursue any sort of "coming out" when I was in high school. In high school I was afraid of people laughing at me and thinking that I'm a freak for it. When I hit college, I was still quite reluctant to say that I liked females as much as I liked males, but after I met some friends and felt comfortable telling them, and seeing how supportive they were, I decided that it wasn't the end of the world to tell others, and everyone supported me. I've had a few people laugh at me for it, and it does hurt, but I quickly get over it because I know that for every person that dislikes that about me, 5 people support me. It's quite difficult to come out and tell some people because for example, some of my female friends get freaked out and think that I like them when I tell them, and I have to tell them that I'm not into them and that I'm just letting them know. I haven't actually fully DATED a girl, but I wouldn't rule out the idea if the right one came around. I feel that sharing my struggles and my support will hopefully impact the people who read this Wiki and maybe they will feel comfortable as well. Because in my opinion, "I am me, you are you, labels are for soup cans", ALWAYS be yourself and ALWAYS BE INDIVIDUAL :D !
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