LGBTQ Assembly

12 Feb LGBTQ Assembly

Thinking deeply about your own moral compass is an important part of leading an ethical life. If can be hard to accept something you don’t feel you understand. Fortunately, understanding LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning ) people is pretty simple.

Interact with LGBTQ people.

Learn from other allies

1. Respect  humanity  – Individuals who maybe LGBTQ are the same as you and I, they have dreams, goals  and feelings. If you feel you understand straight people, then you are well on your way to understanding anyone with a different sexuality.
2. Forget stereotypes – There is no sure-fire way to tell someone’s sexual orientation by looking or  listening to the way they speak. Some straight people “seem gay,” and some gay people “seem straight.” Don’t guess as this can lead to problems.
3. Rein in your ego –  Just as you are not attracted to every single member of the opposite sex, gay people are not attracted to every single member of their own sex. You might not be their type. Do not assume a gay person is attracted to you just because she shares your gender – they probably aren’t!