1. +Progress Through Unity Diversity/Inclusion Multicultural Student Leadership Conference Miami University Oxford, OH

2. + Inclusive LGBT DialogueWhy is awareness of proper LGBT dialogue important for student leaders?How does LGBT awareness affect diversity and inclusivity?Rebecca Frost Graduate Student Student Affairs in Higher Education Academic Support Graduate Assistant | Rinella Learning Center 3. +Structuring Intergroup Dialogue1. Creating an environment for dialogue2. Situating dialogue: Learning about the differences and commonalities of experience3. Exploring conflicts and multiple perspectives4. Moving from dialogue to action 4. +Identify areas of personal leadership strength and areas of enhancementLearning OutcomesLearn skills that enhance effective and meaningful communication between individuals, within groups, and in communitiesLearn skills and techniques to enhance personal success as well as the mission of campus student organizationsDiversity/Inclusion Community DevelopmentMaking diversity work requires a deeper understanding of the meaning and consequences of group differences. Intergroup dialogueis a promising approach to helping us understand one another, explore social and cultural differences, identify common ground, and communicate honestly. Pg.8 ZunigaKnowledge and awareness about ones own and others social identities Small-group leadership skills, ability to lead difficult conversation and constructively explore conflicting needs 5. +Clarifying Attitudes and BeliefsIn the first questionnaire, the purpose in responding is to bring to your consciousness what attitudes or values you may holdIn the second questionnaire, the purpose in responding is to sort out the myths and realities that can lead to greater selfawarenessBoth questionnaires are to remain anonymousIn Two Parts 6. Why is LGBT intergroup dialogue + important? Statistics on Campus Climate for LGBT Students 100% of LGBTQ respondents indicate anti-LGBTQ attitudes exist on campus80% of negative and hurtful comments directed towards LGBTQ students come from fellow students66% of LGBTQ students report hiding their sexual orientation or gender identity from other students65% of LGBTQ report unfair treatment from other studentsNearly 1 in 5 first-year students report being uninterested in making friends with LGBTQ students26% of LGBTQ students consider leaving campus 7. +Situating the Dialogue Learning About Differences and Commonalities of Experience Goal: Develop a shared vocabulary for talking about issues of social identity and to situate similar and different experiences within a larger social narrative 8. +Whats with all the letters? L G B T QLesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer or QuestioningIIntersexA U PAsexual or Ally Unsure Pansexual 9. +Terms and Definitions Lesbian: A woman whose primary sexual and affectional orientation is toward people of the same gender.Gay: A person whose primary sexual and affectional orientation is toward people of the same gender; can be as an umbrella term for men and women.Bisexual: A person whose primary sexual and affectional orientation is toward people of the same and other genders, or towards people regardless of their gender.Transgender: used most often as an umbrella term, some commonly held definitions 1. Someone whose behavior or expression does not match their assigned sex. 2. A gender outside of the man/woman binary. 3. The condition of having no gender or multiple genders. 4. Some definitions include people who perform gender or play with it. 10. +Terms and Definitions Queer: This term has different meanings to different people. Some still find it offensive, while others reclaim it to encompass a broader range of identities, politics, and histories.Intersex: People who naturally (that is, without any medical intervention) develop primary or secondary sex characteristics that do not fit neatly into society's definitions of male or female.Asexual: Someone who does not experience sexual attraction towards other people, and who identifies as asexual. May still have romantic, emotional, affectional, or relational attractions to other people.Pansexual: Terms used to describe people who have romantic, sexual or affectional desire for people of all genders and sexes. 11. +Terms and Definitions Gender: The expression or behavior of a person qualified by society as masculine, feminine, androgynous or any mix thereof. Fundamentally different from the sex one is assigned at birth.Cisgender: a gender identity, or performance in a gender role, that society deems to match the persons assigned sex at birth. A term used to call attention to the privilege of people who are not transgendered.Sex: a categorization based on the appearance of the genitalia at birth.Gender Queer: A person whose gender identity and/or gender expression falls outside of the cultural norm for their assigned sex. 12. +Terms and Definitions Two Spirit: Many Native American Tribes have three, five or even seven genders. These dual-gendered people, or twospirited are viewed differently in different Native communities.Bear Community: a part of the queer community composed of queer men similar in looks and interests, most of them big, hairy, friendly and affectionate. 13. +Other Terms Cross Dresser (CD): A word to describe a person who dresses, at least partially, as a member of a gender other than their assigned sex; carries no implications of 'usual' gender appearance, or sexual orientation. Has replaced TransvestiteDrag King: A person (often women) who appears as a man on a temporary basis generally in reference to an act or performance.Drag Queen: A person (often men) who appears as a woman on a temporary basis generally in reference to an act or performance.FTM (F2M): Female-to-male transsexual/transgender person.MTF (M2F): Male-to-Female transsexual/transgendered person. 14. +Sex vs. GenderManGender queerMaleWomanGender (How you identify yourself)TwospiritSex (Assigned at birth)Trans genderIntersexFemale 15. + Sexual Orientation vs. Gender Presentation Gay Same gender lovingTwo-spiritLesbianSexual Orientation (Attraction)QueerBisexualPansexual Straight 16. + Sexual Orientation vs. Gender Presentation FeminineAndrogynousMasculineGender Presentation (How you present your gender)FemmeButch 17. +Exploring Conflicts Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) 18. +Exploring Conflicts Hate Crimes 19. +Exploring Conflicts Safe Schools 20. +Multiple Perspectives Physical and Emotional ConcernsAccess, comfort, and trust Coming out Healing from oppressionCoping with stress, anxiety, and depression 21. +Move from Dialogue to Action Help make spaces Safe Zones on campus If you see (or hear) something, say something Educate yourselves and others of issues facing LGBT studentsDont assume anyones sexual orientation or gender identity 22. +Move from Dialogue to Action 23. +Ongoing ActionsConfronting OppressionChallenging Heterosexist SystemsGrowing as an Ally 24. +Thats So Gay