...achieve with the icebreakers? Scott and Jean’s Icebreaker activities serve several different purposes, the first of which being to encourage the group to come together as a whole and get to know one another. The initial activity did a fabulous job of encouraging the youngsters to introduce themselves to their peers in a fun and non intimidating way. It ‘broke the ice’ (LGBT Youth Scotland clips 2-6). If the introductions had been done with a greater amount of formality, i.e. with the group sat around a table, the young people probably would not have responded with the same amount of enthusiasm. The laughing and body language demonstrated suggests they were obviously relaxed and at ease with themselves and other members of the group but what they evidently didn’t realise was that the activity was encouraging them to practise how to communicate with each other and also listen to and remember what each other had to say. They were practising active listening. ‘It’s putting skills across, but actually not maybe the young people realising they’re actually starting those skill sets already, right from the beginning’. (LGBT Youth Scotland clips 2-6). Encouraging the young people to work together as a large group in this way ensured that everyone was involved. They weren’t all acquainted prior to this activity but communicating in this way encourages them to build relationships in a positive way both with the other group members but also with Scott and Jean. No-one will feel excluded because...
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...mental health service providers who interact with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. In the state of Pennsylvania the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) has mandated that service providers be trained to ensure accountability for providing inclusive services. The ultimate goal is to create respectful inclusive environments for LGBT youth enter our programs (City of Philadelphia, 2017). LGBT youth often find themselves victimized in schools, and this has been well documented (Valenti, & Campbell, 2009). This makes them susceptible to psychological challenges, including but not limited to, substance...
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...Professor Merritt English 1302 April 20, 2014 An Analysis of the Different Effects of Sexual Orientation Issues The authors of, Mental Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth and Young Adults: Differential Effects of Age, Gender, Religiosity, and Sexual Orientation, explain the issues that adolescents, of a different sexual orientation, face. Problems have occurred in LGBT youth community from depression, suicide, to substance abuse since the nineteen-ninety. All these illnesses are caused by distress from the homophobic society. LGBT ,Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, youths struggle with acceptance of their sexuality from friends and friends, school, society, violence, the work force, religion, suicide. The choice of turning all those subjects away has been a solution to many of the cases on these people. Depending on the family of the individual, they may be turned down for the rest of their lives or given the chance to still be involved with them. It all depends on whether the family is traditional. Tradition is when all the sons, daughters, aunts, and uncles that have a straight orientation. Everyday Life The LGBT community faces many challenges in their everyday life like voting, sexual talks, and segregation. In the early nineteen hundreds, the people who campaigned for elections did not let the LGBT community vote because they did to feel that they were equal to the heterosexual man. Equality is what everyone wants like the next guy but do not get it because they are...
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...In reality, I look around the world today, and during my lifetime, I have seen remarkable changes, so I think of a quote by Comedian, George Carlin, “The American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.” Why have I come to that conclusion? Well, many things but today I will elaborate on the LGBT agenda. As part of, my interview I questioned two Christian denominations, one who accepts the LGBT movement, and one who objects it. I was hoping to get a broad perspective of acceptance and the conformity by our society, from two avenues of Christianity who accept and deny homosexuality, as a sin. Originally, I finished high school in a small community town in southern New Mexico, and the majority ethnic groups were Europeans and Hispanics....
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...In readings, George Chauncey’s “Why Marriage, ” and Riki Wilchins’s, "Time for Gender Rights"” the texts explores the struggles for equal LGBQT rights, and teaches us a lesson about a philosophical concept built on ideals of freedom, equality, and human dignity on LGBQT community. These articles show statics of how throughout our history, there has been a long history of denying basic rights to certain people, but by coming out it is even necessary for atheists and humanists. However, by coming out, it transforms the transgender society. Most LGBT community experiences anti-LGBT language and harassment related to their sexual orientation and gender expression, and they often feel unsafe. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people...
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...“And I can’t change, even if I tried, even if I wanted to…” Music can start revolutions. Through every decade and generation certain songs stick out that raise social awareness. The first song I remember as a child was “Paint it Black” by The Rolling Stones, when I hear this song I visually recall images of Vietnam, images from TV about the ugliness of war and fighting an invisible enemy. James Brown’s “I’m Black and I’m Proud,” brings forth images of the Civil Rights Movement and inner city youths in the 80’s used N.W.A.’s “[eff] tha Police” as their anthem to express frustrating oppression by those sworn to protect and serve. Music is our outlet, our voice, our push for change; sometimes it’s informative, sometimes it’s violent and obscene. Music is protected by freedom of speech; it can be politically incorrect, offensive but sometimes issues that need to be brought to light are done so through lyrics. “When I was in third grade I thought I was gay, ‘cause I could draw, my uncle was, and I kept my room straight,” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis tackled a hot topic with “Same Love” (Macklemore Lyrics "Same Love" with Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert). Homophobia is part of mainstream hip-hop and rap music. The song touches on stereotypes, politics, religion, and the social stigma of being gay. It was also the anthem for change in Washington State’s Referendum 74, legalization of same-sex marriage (Headlee). The first time I heard “Same Love” I was driving to work, it tells the...
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...Sexual identities that are clearly defined in terms of object choice and/or who people are attracted to, play both an enabling and constraining role in society because there are clear benefits and consequences. With the emergence of new gender identities and sexual fluidities, the traditional thought of sexual and gender binaries are becoming increasingly challenged, remodeled and broken. The effects of growing assimilationist politics, is signaling a change in gay inclusive politics and culture, in which the continued existence of the LGBT movement comes into question. For years our society has constructed identities, especially sexual identities, based solely on object choice and who someone is attracted to. This creates a very interesting...
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...Nursing Homes for the Out and Proud As the years go on, the United States is seeing a growing elderly population. By the year 2030, it is projected that the elderly population will nearly double. This outlook is constant on the aspect of the gay and lesbian community. At this point in time there is an estimated 3 million gay and lesbians in the United States. By the year 2030, there will be approximately 6 million gay and lesbians in the United States. By the year 2030, there will be approximately 6 million gay and lesbians in the United States. http://www.wmitchell.edu/elderlaw/topics/biblios/davidson.pdf. The challenge will come to the United States in 2030. The baby boomers have higher expectations. The baby boomers have attitudes that exceed the norm. This is the generation that fought for rights for women. This is the generation that fought for rights of all. The baby boomers had children later in life, putting their career first. It is essential that the United States begins to prepare the nursing homes for the diverse part of the elderly. The baby boomers, in general, are a diverse group of individuals. The nursing homes will have to make room for this generation of elderly. The nursing home community is not prepared for the large number of gay and lesbians that will be aging and needing long term care. As the gay and lesbians age, this particular population of elderly will have many obstacles to overcome. First off the realization that there is a severe...
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...squeaky-clean image in the media. After leaving her Disney cocoon for a while, she still makes her appearance in the public as a singer, however, whatever the identities that the media have constructed her as, Miley Cyrus is nowhere near the same squeaky-clean girl she used to be. The 23-year-old pop icon has been extensively regarded in the media as a degenerate role model and on the contrary, a humanitarian who is charitable towards the community, a feminist who has taken her stance on LGBT rights and lastly, a capable singer. We will be deconstructing the linguistic aspects in terms of appraisal grammar in the media and how they can effect a person’s image, through two articles, coupled with visual features from a cover photograph of Papermag 2015 issue. Miley Cyrus is portrayed in the first chosen article called “Free to be Miley” as the most unlikely social activist who cares about the problems of homelessness with her impressive amount of charity work ever since her career peak, gender inequality and animal rights. Meanwhile, “Bad influence or hero to feminism” addresses Miley as a bad role model owing to the notoriety of her inappropriate behaviours and clothing in her singing career. Finally, the photograph from Papermag The first written text I will be examined is called “Free to be Miley” by Amanda Petrusich, which was in the issue 2015 of Papermag. The article revolves around cultural and social perspective of Miley Cyrus as well as of the media towards the singer. Meanwhile...
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...Sociology 1 5/15/2014 Final Exam: Short Answer Questions 1. Class Stratification Describe the social class system in the U.S. In United States have six social classes, from the top to low, there are upper classes which is top-level executives, celebrities, heirs, income over fifty thousands and have highly education, second is new money class which is people inherit a huge money from their family. Thirdly is middle class which is people having highly educational and also have their professionals like lawyer and doctor. Fourthly is working class which is people have low educated or technical training, they always is blue-collar worker and worker. Also they have a union. Fifth is working poor class which is people have lower educational, usually work in the lowest-paying jobs. The last one is poverty level which is people can’t meet their basic needs. Discuss how class shapes life chances using segments from the film, People Like US: Social Class in America below: The working class vs. the middle class In the work, the working-class people more easy to injury at work than the middle class t. And, the working class people are least possibly have the extra money to buy essential, moreover luxurious things and holiday. The social class in US, the middle class family has the better survival qualifications, therefore they have the social activity, and their child can have a better education compared to the working class people. “Bourgeoisie Blues” – the black middle class ...
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...description given is accurate about me and I do have to agree with it. There are many political themes that emphasize this ideology. First, I side moderately towards “Pacifism”, meaning I believe we should use non-violent diplomatic discussion to resolve conflicts. Secondly, in this modern world, I move towards the “Secular”, supporting policies that reflect a separation of church and state; an example, is abortion should be available since unwanted pregnancies are increasing, overpopulating the Earth and taking much of the limited resources. Thirdly, I want a progressive nation that values personal freedom, expression, and diversity, less on tradition. Fourthly, I believe in a bigger government, because they should do more to address social inequality, corruption, and assistance for its citizens. As well as being a “Keynesian”, believing that the government should provide economic assistance to stabilize the economy to keep the healthcare system for everyone. Lastly, I believe in a policy of “Collectivism”, which protect and support the best interests of all citizens and the “Multiculturalism” that embrace cultural diversity. However, unfortunately, I am tough on love and have little sympathy for those that break the law or make bad choices. With all the political themes provided, I tend to want equality, morality, and a stricter government for the people, less of a democrat who wants personal and economic...
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...RESEARCH TOPICS: Law + Statistics + Services + Reform RESEARCH TOPICS: Law + Statistics + Services + Reform 08 Fall 08 Fall RESEARCH – EMILY RUSSELL 1. DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE - MARRIAGE ACT 1961 (Cth) (s 5); Hyde v Hyde; s 43(a) FLA) * 4 ELEMENTS: Marriage means the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others voluntarily entered into for life * Men and women… without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion have a right to marry and found a family…entitled to equal rights…(Article 16; UDoHR) 2. RESTRICTIONS AS TO MARRIAGE * S 88E – Cannot marry overseas (same sex) and return and legally register marriage (Marriage Act) 3. ELEMENTS OF MARRIAGE * Dwelling under the same roof, sex, mutual society and protection, recognition of marriage in public and private relationships (Todd and Todd) 1. ONE and ONE woman – monogamous mature (serial polygamy is permitted – remarriage after a former marriage has been dissolved) i. S 6 FLA – Polygamous relationships entered outside of Australia, shall be deemed to be a marriage when changing domicile to Australia 2. HETEROSEXUAL (Corbett v Corbett) 3. FOR LIFE 4. VOLUNTARILY ENTERED INTO 4. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF MARRIAGE * Entitled to certain rights and owe legal responsibilities a) DETERMINE “TRUE SEX” i) CORBETT AND CORBETT a. Chromosomal:...
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...Third Gender – Equality and Truth http://caissg.org/third-gender-equality-truth/ It is a brave and honest person who can stand apart from the masses and openly challenge its most treasured beliefs. ~ Donna Evans As humans, we understand a little about our complex bodies even with the greatest medical science. It is what it is. Then why lie? Secrecy and stigma are worse than the condition itself. Without truth and transparency, it is difficult to pass laws, provide equal rights, offer support and help for all. We need to have an environment which encourages truth, tolerance, and respect for all. Are there only two genders or is there a third gender?Regardless of which side of the issue you are on, we can all agree thattruth is always the right option and secrecy and lying have no place for a long-term solution in a civilized society. There are several issues withsecrecy and lying. First it is wrong. Second it does not take into account the feelings and trauma of the person being lied to. Third it could lead to criminal acts such as if lying is a crime under oath. What are the bioethics for disclosure to spouses? It is NOT about gender identity or it is NOT about the sexual identity, it is about the HUMAN identity which is to say the truth. As a human being, everyone deserves a feeling of “belonging”, understanding and acceptance. Without recognition of the truth, how will an intersex person marry legally or how can an intersex couple (who are infertile) adopt a child legally...
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...Forced marriage, family cohesion and community engagement: national learning through a case study of Luton Dr Nazia Khanum OBE March 2008 Forced marriage, family cohesion and community engagement: national learning through a case study of Luton Completed by: Dr Nazia Khanum OBE Director Equality in Diversity Commissioned by: MP Margaret Moran’s Office – Ushrat Sultana Metropolitan Police Service – Jim Blair Home Office – Deborah Jamieson Published by: Printed by: Equality in Diversity e-mail: nkhanum@aol.com Bartham Press (Watford) Ltd e-mail: koyes@barthampress.com Phone: 01582 459402 / 573471 Mobile: 07931 973967 © Nazia Khanum 2008 All rights reserved ISBN: 1-904070-02-7 March 2008 Acknowledgements As soon as I started conducting this piece of research in 2006, it became clear to me that I was dealing with one of the most sensitive subjects, the actual scale and complexity of which will probably never be known. The paucity of available data and the inconsistency of recording incidents across agencies were clear from the start. Since the lack of data was anticipated, this research project took a qualitative and not a quantitative approach, and so no attempt has been made to indulge in a number crunching exercise. Full advantage has been taken of the opportunity to delve into the interviewees’ personal views, perceptions and experiences. During the research, I came across all kinds of emotions and value judgments including mistrust, fear, denial,...
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...List and be able to give examples of Bloom’s Cognitive Taxonomy of higher learning, and how it must be applied to multicultural education. Know this material well! Be able to listen to typical “teacher talk” and match up the levels appropriately. (Building MC Curriculum PPT) a. Level 1: knowledge –lists, label, recite, name, find, and memorize b. Level 2: Comprehension- paraphrase, discover, translate c. Level 3: Application- apply, transfer, generalize, relate, operate d. Level 4: Analysis- deduce, distinguish, dissect, audit, inspect e. Level 5: Synthesis- create, hypothesize, invent imagine, assemble f. Level 6: Evaluation- appraise, evaluate, interpret, predict, justify Study the 13 multicultural dispositions that Dr. T. has based his curriculum for this class on. Be able to quote them (your own words are Ok as long as they are accurate). (PPT a. Not about me, about the lives I serve b. Everyone can learn all my best effort c. Celebrate differences d. Many truths in the world e. Multi-disciplinary makes largest impression f. Analysis of power and privilege needed g. Disagree with being… h. Stay on top of things to always justify i. Show every side, let them decide j. Get thicker skin k. Good intentions are not enough l. First step begins with helping the hurt m. I must be the change Question: According to contemporary anthropologists, is race a stable category for organizing and differentiating the people of our world? (L, F-2) No its not ...
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