Lgbtq Student Personal Statement

Throughout my life I have experienced many things that have molded me into the person I am today, but the one I find most profound involves my coming out as a member of the LGBT+ community.

“The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Asexual/Aromantic and Ally/Advocate (LGBTQA+) Resource Center advances the mission of UNL by working collaboratively to provide education, resources, outreach and advocacy to help build and sustain a socially just campus community that is welcoming and inclusive of all people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expression.

According to Campus Pride, there are at least 102 colleges and universities in the United States that are not safe for LGBTQ students. Campus Pride is a non-profit organization created to help support the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer community that are students in colleges and universities. Their prime goal is allowing colleges and universities to have safe spaces and treat LGBTQ students as equals. They work to protect their human rights and as well teach them leadership skills. They value social justice and as well as empowerment towards all students. They also offer scholarships for the LGBTQ students in help for supporting the community. Their website also indicates safe and LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities.

In March of 2006 Liberty University of Lynchburg Virginia arrested gay rights Advocates on their campus.Liberty University is a public campus which means they receive federal funding.Universities that are private do not obtain funds from the government. Liberty University is a public Baptist campus which means it receives funds from the United States government.Public universities are required to comply with Title-IX.This prevents Colleges from discriminating against LGBT students and applicants based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual preference.However campuses like Liberty University find ways to be exempt from this bill.

I can walk through the halls of my school and get shot dirty looks, pushed, shoved, and cussed at. You would think that I had done something personally to them, but it's only one thing. The fact I am a lesbian. Unfortunately, this is the reality for me, and thousands of other teens across the United States. The only reason why they are isolated, beaten, and rejected as a whole, is because Sally likes Jane, and Jessie just wants to be Jessica. The bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth is a real problem. One that needs a real solution.

Emily: I chose to attend the LGBTQ Education Conference in Seattle, WA. This conference was primarily directed towards educators and administrational support staff within academic settings, and was hosted by the SAFE Schools organization of Washington State. The objective that SAFE Schools sought in this conference was to introduce educators and school support staff to the history of the LGBTQ community, as well as to offer a tool box of skills that they can pull from to create the safest learning environment possible for students who align with a LGBTQ orientation (Safe Schools, n.d.). During the conference, a panel of educators discussed current issues their schools are facing, and how they

I started using my new found fame to bring greater attention to the Nevada State Board of Education, on sex education for LGBTQ teens, becoming the only student to the Nevada State Board of Education. Further more, As an advocate for the southern Nevada LGBTQ, we’ve made tons of little school videos giving advice to students trying to reach a ride range of acceptance, we even spoke at The Adelson Educational Campus about not only our story but with a message of acknowledgment, and how you don't need to be gay to support gay rights, we were later recognized by the Human Rights Campaign at the HRC Gala Las Vegas, giving a speech on a promising future. Over all, I may have helped a few kids coming out, but helping Jacob realize someone identifying under the LGBTQ, is really just like any regular person looking for friend, was how I would like to identify myself as a true LGBTQ leader of Southern Nevada, I was able to not only inform and educate someone, but help bring awareness between a friendship that should be accepted more often within our

The LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer/questioning) community has many individuals who are in primary, secondary and postsecondary institutions. Bullying that takes place at these locations often occur with people that identify or are perceived to be affiliated with the LGBTQ community. This issue is not only important to me, but it is extremely important to those professionals in the educational fields. Bullying has come to a head in the past few years and has really shown that it is a problem. Educational professionals should take this information and try to find ways in which we can help to decrease the amount of bullying in general, not only with LGBTQ individuals.

I really felt a strong connection with this week’s readings. I am a heterosexual female however, I believe as an educator it is my duty to create a safe and inclusive environment for all my students. Goldstein (2007) discusses LGTBQ inclusion in schools, which should be integrated all over the school and

" All students, including LGBTQQIA students, deserve safe, affirming schools. Harassment affects their grades and development, as well as their mental and physical health. Schools specifically for queer students may have a place and fill a need, but our efforts should simultaneously be focused on making sure all LGBTQQIA have positive school environments."

You see someone being bullied at school due to their sexuality. What do you do? What can be changed to fix this? All men are created equal? The LGBTQ community should not be experiencing bullying or anytime of harassment during school, parents of those who are LGBTQ should not abandon their child and lastly the LGBTQ community should not be discriminated by not allowed them to enter a public place.

After studying the different perspectives on social problems about sexuality and sexual orientation, I believe that I can move forward to beyond the classroom to help the LGBT+ community grow strong and make changes. The LGBT+ community has had a long run with fighting for equal rights and against discrimination, and the fight is not over. I have always been someone who believes so strongly in the power of education and open dialogue. I think it is one of the best ways to make a change.

When a student is out to their peers, their sexual or gender identity becomes their identity. This affects the way they’re treated by their peers and teachers. Often, people see members of the LGBT+ community as a stereotype, or they can’t look past their identity. This causes LGBT+ students to have trouble forming bonds and personal connections with

I have always been open about being LGBT so throughout High School I have had to face hardships. Since most people knew, they would call me slurs, as well as other mistreatments. So instead of listening their insults, I surrounded myself with LGBT positive friends. Not only did my friends help me feel better about my situation, but they helped encourage me to pursue what I wanted, instead of listening to what the others say about me. I learned that I cannot change what people think of me, but that will not stop me from putting my all into what I care

After I attended the session and listened to the panel members talk about their experiences being LGBTQA, I realized that this group, wanted to be respected for who they were and not be labeled by society. Social work as a profession should advocate for more programs and techniques at each level in the practice regarding this group. At the micro level, the usage of gender pronouns could be something that I could use to relate to the group. At the mezzo level, I could attend more sessions or meeting regarding this group. Also, I could use the knowledge I have gained and inform my community about the resources and programs regarding this group. At the macro level, I could gather information about policies regarding LGBTQA individuals in the