History,+Culture+and+Scientific+Evidences+of+GLBT


 * History, Culture and Scientific Evidences of GLBT **


 * By: Jasmine Wang **


 * **__GLBT history __**
 * **GLBT culture **
 * **Scientific Evidences of GLBT **

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 * Video:** **// Message to GLBT Students //**



**Analytic Conclusion ** Having done the research on the history, culture and scientific evidences of GLBT, I have become more knowledgeable about this community. The GLBT existed throughout our history and exists across all cultures. Some students have homosexual feelings. No matter open or hidden, homosexual behaviour is one’s own lifestyle. It is not right to act on someone's homosexual feelings. And it is wrong to discriminate against others simply because they have a different sexual preference. Living in a society of democracy and acceptance, we should accept everyone as normal and respect everyone no matter if there is a cultural difference or a sexual orientation difference.

In a Ministry of Education Safe Schools Action Team Report (2008), a research data shows that boys are more often than girls to both receive and make homophobic comments (e.g., “gay”, “fag”, “dyke”, “queer”, “lezzie”, or similar terms). “In the CAMH survey 34% of Grade 9 boys and 30% of Grade 11 boys reported being victims of such insults, while 38% of Grade 9 boys and 33% of Grade 11 boys reported being perpetrators. In Grade 9, 22% of girls reported being victims and 26% perpetrators; while in Grade 11, 12% of girls reported being victims and 16% perpetrators” (Safe Schools Action Team Report, 2008). Students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered, have experienced homophobia are at risk of leaving school early, have left school, or have even left their community because of a school climate in which they feel victimized, isolated, and lack of support. These sexual minority youths are often limited access to supportive family and friend relationships. Research also shows that homophobia and violence to the GLBT students can be intolerable which leads them to attempt suicide. They are vulnerable.

“There is a high rate of suicide amongst LGBT populations. Prevention is key.” //- Police Officer //

“When teachers don’t call us on comments like ‘fag’, ‘dyke’, or ‘bitch’, it tells us it’s okay to use that language.” - //Student //

Actions should be taken to protect the vulnerable group. All adults in school have the responsibility to address any inappropriate languages and disrespectful behaviours. Any language and behaviour that are not addressed became accepted language and behaviour. Students should be given the opportunity to learn about the diverse perspectives (e.g. include material by or about gay/lesbian authors), and should be educated to eliminate bullying and other inappropriate irrespective behaviours. Hence, we all have to work together to create an inclusive and respective school environment.

A primary truth about human development is that some people have greater or lesser emotional feelings for members of the same sex (Newton & Risch, 1981). Teachers are the ones who play an important role in providing accurate information about and help individuals develop healthy attitudes toward a widespread form of human sexuality: homosexual behaviour.

We need to play a role to make school a place where all students feel welcome and safe. “There is a direct link between success in school and the school environment in which students learning takes place” (Ministry of Education document: Safe Schools Action Team Report, 2008). Students are better motivated to do well and reach their full potential in schools if they are provided with a safe and supportive learning environment.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">“In a safe, supportive environment you can be who you want to be without being afraid. You feel welcome so you want to be there and do more.” //<span style="font-family: 'jansontext-roman','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">- ////<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Student //

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">As a future educator, I believe it is my responsibility to promote a safe, supportive, healthy and inclusive learning environment. It is also my responsibility to shape a culture of respect in the school setting to eliminate bullying and marginalization. Therefore, I believe the studies of Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered, and Bisexual should be incorporated into the curriculum. All students should be treated equally and all of them should have a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">- Jasmine Wang



Reference

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Veniegas, R. & Conley, T. (2000). Biological Research on Women’s Sexual Orientations: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Evaluating the Scientific Evidence. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Journal of Social Issues, //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">56 (2), 267–282 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">[]

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Byne, W. (1994).The Biological Evidence Challenged. //Scientific American// May <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">[]

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Newton, D. & Risch, S. (1981). Homosexuality and Education: A Review of the Issue. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The High School Journal, 64 (5), 191-202 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Published by: [|University of North Carolina Press] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Article Stable URL: []

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">US researchers find evidence that homosexuality linked to genetics <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">[]

Gay Education - Is Homosexuality a Choice? []

Message to GLBT Students: It Gets Better []

Born Gay? []

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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">LGBT culture <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">[]

<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">SHAPING A CULTURE OF RESPECT IN OUR SCHOOLS: PROMOTING SAFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Safe Schools Action Team Report <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">[]