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Opening the Doors to LGBTQ Understanding:

Opening the Doors to LGBTQ Understanding:. The UCF Allies Program Advance. Objectives. Awareness of the ways homophobia & heterosexism affects everyone Awareness of the Lesbian and Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) population; a group very misunderstood

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Opening the Doors to LGBTQ Understanding:

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  1. Opening the Doors to LGBTQ Understanding: The UCFAllies ProgramAdvance

  2. Objectives • Awareness of the ways homophobia & heterosexism affects everyone • Awareness of the Lesbian and Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) population; a group very misunderstood • Opportunity to become a visual LGBTQ Ally

  3. Ground Rules: • Confidential experience • Safe & Supportive environment • Step outside your comfort zone • OK to pass or share at your comfort level

  4. What is The Allies Program? • Our Vision: • To reduce homophobia and heterosexism at UCF and to affirm LGBTQ inclusiveness on campus by embracing and valuing people of all sexual and gender identities. • Our Mission: • Create and maintain a LGBTQ affirming environment and culture at UCF by…

  5. The Allies Program Goals • Promoting and maintaining positive visibility of “LGBTQ friendly” people through the UCF Allies program • Providing educational and awareness trainings on various LGBTQ issues to the UCF campus • Serving as a connecting resource and liaison to other Allies and the UCF community by way of the Allies website, listserve, and other resources • Supporting the missions of the LGBTQ and Ally activism student organization on campus

  6. Membership • The Advance is a 2.5 hour interactive workshop where participants learn about issues affecting the gay and lesbian (bi/questioning/queer) community. • After completing the Advance, participants can CHOOSE to sign a contract and will receive a placard indicating their involvement in the program. • The placard can be displayed in resident halls, offices, or a work space. • Anyone can come to the Advance workshops and awareness trainings!

  7. Allies Program Logo

  8. Discussion Questions • What is your earliest memory of anyone who did not fit stereotypical male / female gender roles? • What was your first encounter with anything related to gay lives, images or issues? • What are your present thoughts and feelings about LGBTQ people and how did you develop those? Are they similar / different than before?

  9. GLBT Oppression: Definitions Heterosexism: A conscious or unconscious individual, institutional or societal belief and practice that assumes hetero is the only normal and acceptable sexual orientation. Homophobia (bi-/trans- phobia): Socialized and internalized irrational understanding, fear or hatred of LGBTQ people and / or behaviors that fall out of traditional gender roles that a person can translate into a negative action or reaction.

  10. GLBT Oppression: Definitions Unearned Privilege (hetero; gender constricted): A right, benefit, or resource that the power group has access to and enjoys only because of group association that the disadvantaged group is denied. Institutional (LGBTQ) Oppression: Systematic arrangements used to benefit the power group at the expense of the disadvantaged group through laws, language, government, media, education, religion, economics and opportunity.

  11. Cycle of Oppression 5. Internalized Oppression 1. Stereotype 4. Systemic Oppression 2. Prejudice 3. Discrimination

  12. Internalized Oppression • Effects on Identity Development • What are some societal perceptions, beliefs and stereotypes of homosexuality? • What then are societal feelings toward homosexuality? • Then what are the societal internalized effects of these prejudices on LGBTQ people? • LGBTQ thoughts / feelings of self? • Coping behaviors used?

  13. The Coming Out Process A process of publicly declaring to oneself and others that one is gay or lesbian. Starts the process of self-acceptance / nurturance. This can be a lifelong process and one that is different for everyone; especially for people who live in cultures or have ethnicities that hold more traditional gender roles and are oppressed in society.

  14. Cass Model of Identity Development • Stages of Coming Out • Stage 1: Identity Confusion • “Why am I different?” • Stage 2: Identity Comparison • “Am I gay?” • Stage 3: Identity Tolerance • “Why am I the only gay?” • Stage 4: Identity Acceptance • “It’s OK to be gay.” • Stage 5: Identity Pride • “I am proud to be gay!” • Stage 6: Internalization / Identity Synthesis • “I am a person that happens to be gay.”

  15. What Makes A Difference? • Supportive family / adults • Affirming experiences • Supportive peers / friends • Safe and friendly environments • Positive gay role models • LGBTQ community resources and support • Early intervention

  16. Being a Visible Ally is: • Someone who made a pledge to attend an Advance to become an official Ally • Someone who is committed to providing visible support and a confidential safe space for the LGBTQ community where sexual orientation does not have to be concealed • Someone who is sensitive to LGBTQ individuals and is aware of the coming our process • Someone who is available as a resource for questions about sexual orientation issues or can provide a referral • Someone who agrees to combat homophobia and heterosexism on a personal level • Someone who agrees to support other Allies

  17. An Ally is NOT: • An “expert” on LGBTQ issues • Someone who has all the answers • Necessarily a counselor, or trained to deal with crisis situations • Expected to proceed with an interaction if levels of comfort are surpassed • A spokesperson for all Allies or gay people

  18. How to help as an Ally Have a clear definition of the kind of help you can provide. Have a clear understanding of what a person needs or is seeking. Know your own limitations, skills and abilities. Know what services, resources and specialists are available on campus and in the community. Know how to refer to an appropriate resource or person. Speak up and intervene when necessary.

  19. How might you respond? • What does the Ally placard outside your door mean? • I am struggling with my orientation because my church tells me it is a sin. • I am afraid to come out to my parents. What should I do? • A friend / roommate has come out to me. How do I handle it? • I was harassed because I am gay. What should I do?

  20. Where UCF Allies Affiliates are: • Counseling Center • Office of Diversity Initiatives • EQUAL • Housing & Residence Life • President’s Office • Ombuds Office • Orientation Office • Division of Academic Development and Retention (ADR) • Women’s Studies • Victim Services • Health Services • UCF Police • First Year Advising • Wellness Center

  21. Allies Advisory Board • Ms. Zhaleh MostofiCounseling Center & Allies Coordinator • Dr. Karen HoffmanCounseling Center • Mr. Michael FreemanDiversity Initiatives • Dr. Vivian YamadaCounseling Center • Dr. Lisa LoganEnglish Dept. • Dr. Tison PughEnglish Dept. & O-QUAC • Dr. CaudiaSchippertPhilosophy Dept., O-QUAC & GLBSU Advisor • Mr. Joe Paulick M.S. Housing & Residence Life • Mr. Joe RitchieOrientation • Mr. Stephen O’ConnellStudent Advisor • Dr. Shelley ParkPhilosophy Dept. • Mr. Don MerrittOffice of Instructional Resources • Ms. Katie RutkowskiHousing & Residence Life • Mr. Peter MastroianniReach and Wellness • Dr. Richard GauseLibrary • Mr. Michael PicketEQUAL Student Representative

  22. The Allies Contract I, ____________________, have attended an Ally Program training, and I will ask questions if I am unsure about any aspect of this program. I am committed to educating myself and others about matters pertaining to the LGBTQ community (including oppression and heterosexism). I will work towards ensuring an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ and Ally students, staff, and faculty. I will actively try to prevent discrimination on campus. I will provide a “safe space” and be supportive to those with questions or concerns; I will allow for open, confidential communication to take place. I accept that I am not qualified to answer all questions, so I will be a resource and refer those individuals elsewhere if needed. I can make mistakes, and I can be honest when I am unsure about how to handle a situation. I am not a spokesperson for the college or LGBTQ community. I value diversity, and I will treat others (regardless of their differences) with dignity and respect.

  23. Advances Advances will be held at various times throughout the year or by request. Check the Allies Advance Schedule on the web at: www.counseling.sdes.ucf.edu/allies For more information or to request a program contact: Ms. Zhaleh Mostofi, MA, NCC zmostofi@mail.ucf.edu

  24. What’s Next? • We will email you the following: • A link to an online evaluation about the ALLIES program • The ALLIES handbook • The ALLIES powerpoint • Please complete the evaluation when it is emailed to you.

  25. Don’t forget to sign an Ally Contract if you choose to be an Ally THANK YOU!

  26. Power Point by Karen Hofmann, Ph.D.Founder of the UCF Allies Program For more Information Call the: UCF Counseling Center at 407-823-2811 or Office of Diversity Initiatives at 407-823-6479

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