Looking Over the Rainbow and Understanding Its Dreams

1. Looking Over the Rainbowand Understanding Its Dreams Jason Sininger East Carolina University 252-737-1720 siningerj@ecu.edu

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3. Outline • Welcome • Define Terms and Concepts • Introduce Rainbow Timeline • Review Theory • Share Ideas • Closing

4. GLBT - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Coming Out – Act of telling others of your sexuality (life long process) Accountability – being responsible for ones behavior GLBT Glossary

5. Intimacy – a emotional & physical connection Role Model – a person who others view and would like to be like Sexual Identity – how one defines and displays sexuality Glossary Continued

6. hot pink - sexuality red - life orange - healing yellow - sunlight green - nature turquoise - magic blue - serenity violet - spirit Designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker Rainbow History

7. Celebrate the Dream Envision the Possibilities Wizard of OZ

8. GLBT Symbols Pink Triangle Lambda Freedom Rings Red Ribbon Leather Pride Gender Symbols

9. Rainbow Timeline Sex Choices Role Models Safety Accountability Coming Out Intimacy

10. Audience Participation

11. Generation Summary • Generation - can be defined by a group of people who have shared experiences throughout a set period of time. • Demographics by Generation Year of birth Puritan Generation 1588 - 1617 Enlightenment Generation 1674 – 1700 GI Generation 1901 - 1924 Silent Generation 1924 - 1942 Baby Boomer 1943 - 1961 Generation X 1962 - 1981 Millennial (Generation Y) 1982 - 2002 • Howe & Strasuss 2000

12. Self Focused Indulgent Parents Team Oriented Desire to Achieve Able to Multi-task Have Global Concern Odd Interpersonal Skills MTV / VH1 Pop Culture Technology Health/Wellness Teen Idols Movies/Music Fashion Millennial Characteristics

13. Generation Figures • 97% own a computer • 94% own a cell phone • 76% use Instant Messaging. • 15% of IM users are logged on 24 / 7 • 34% use websites as primary source of news • 75% of college students have a Facebook • 60% own some type of portable music and/or video device such as an iPod.

14. Identity Theory • Stage 1 Identity Confusion • Stage 2 Identity Comparison • Stage 3 Identity Tolerance • Stage 4 Identity Acceptance • Stage 5 Identity Pride • Stage 6 Identity Synthesis • Cass Model 1979

15. Identity Theory • Stage 1: Confusion • Question who I am? • Question what is homosexuality • Debate direction

16. Identity Theory • Stage 2: COMPARISON • Where do I belong • I’m different (Not want to be different) • How do I perceive sexuality • How do other perceive my sexuality

17. Identity Confusion • Stage 3: Tolerance • Seek out Gay individuals • Delve into subculture and society • Explore the concept of being Gay

18. Identity Theory • Stage 4 : Acceptance • Increase participation in GLBT culture • Establish thoughts with behavior • They accept that they are Gay

19. Identity Theory • Stage 5: Pride • Embrace power of being Gay • Openly advertise Gayness • Display they are proud

20. Identity Theory • Stage 6: Identity Synthesis • Refocus concept of power to people • View behavior as self identification • Understand the big picture

21. Language Down Low or Hook Up Partners Label Neutral (Pansexual) Relationships -1 on 1 relationship - Friends with benefits - Non -relationships Media Books and Magazines TV and Movies Computer Technology Outlets Email Chatrooms Facebook / Myspace Gay.com Ideology Pop Culture Personal Experiences Resources Counseling Services PFLAG and Human Rights GLSEN / Gay Straight Alliance Student organizations Generation Trends

22. Rainbow Reaction • Coming Out - Have open discussions - Link with student organizations - Refer to website - Add them to a listserv - Utilize other resources Related Issues Identity Concerns, Gender Identity, Acceptance, Safety Concerns

23. Rainbow Reaction • Role Models • Highlight people on TV or movies • Inform others survivors of adversity • Introduce other leaders and teachers • Live by example Related Concerns Positive Characteristics, Ethical Standards, Moral Values, Mentorship

24. Rainbow Reaction • Safe Sex Options - have discussions about choices & behavior - provide education on safe sex practices - advertise on internet - encourage testing Related Issues: health concerns, establishment of reputation, self- esteem, knowledge of options

25. Rainbow Reaction • Intimacy Involvement • Discuss relationships and how they work • Promote positive relationships • Remind students this takes time • Role model Related Issues: Self identification, Understanding of Relationships, Managing Emotions, Mental Stability

26. Rainbow Reaction • Accountability - Define responsibility - Dispel myths and false information • Praise students on their choices • Recognize affect of your behavior on others Related Issues: Accepting of Responsibility, Ethical Standards, Moral Values, Role Modeling

27. Gay Marriage Health Issues Political Agendas Safe Environment Acceptance Understanding Future Issues

28. Resources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_symbols • East Carolina Safe Zone • Howe & Strauss: Welcoming a New Generation of College Students Journal of College Admission • Vivian Cass: Identity Model of stages in developing sexual identity