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LGBTQIA+ Support and Resources
Ally Work & Educator Resources
Doing the Work of Allyship
Ally work is a term that gets used a lot, often among individuals or groups who want to leverage their unearned privilege to fight for those marginalized by that privilege. In this case it refers to someone who is heterosexual and/or cisgender, but who does the work to serve as an activist and supporter of LGBTQIA+ rights.
- From "What is an LGBTQIA+ ally..." by ReachOut.com
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- An Ally's Guide to Terminology: Talking About LGBT People & EqualityAn 8 page downloadable document from GLAAD regarding terminology
- LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Glossary of TermsFrom the SafeZone website, a list of key terms.
- What Is an LGBTQIA+ Ally, and How Can I Be a Good One?An article with information on how to better education yourself to become an LGBT ally
- 10 Ways to Step Up as an Ally to Non-binary PeopleA 2020 article from Stonewall.org
- LGBTQ+ Street Harassment: a Guide for Survivors and BystandersAn infographic with support information - includes a freely sharable, creative commons licensed, downloadable pamphlet with the info as well.
Source citation:
Image: "'Fight Hate' Photo" by Jon Tyson is in the Public Domain
ReachOut Australia (Ed.). (n.d.). What is an LGBTQIA+ ally, and how can I be a good one? ReachOut.com. Retrieved November 17, 2021, from https://au.reachout.com/articles/ what-is-an-lgbtqia-ally-and-how-can-i-be-a-good-one
Featured Videos
- Ally meaning: Definition of What Ally and Allyship means in an LGBT ContextA 2020 video from Authentic Ally
Educator Resources Online
Articles and online toolkits aimed at educators in k-12 and higher education
LGBTQ America: A theme study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer historyCall Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2016As a part of the Heritage Initiative, this online textbook is from the National Parks Service. Available by chapter using this link, or in two downloadable volumes.
- Education Resources - ONE Archives FoundationFrom the One Archives Foundation website, find topical webinars, LGBTQ history lesson plans, history panels, and more.
- GLSEN: Educator Guides and ResourcesFind resources and guides for educators teaching about gender, pronouns, and other LGBTQIA+ topics
- LGBTQ+ Classroom Resources - Facing HistoryFrom Facing History.org, search through different classroom materials based on resource type, or subject.
- LGBTQIA+ Studies: A Resource Guide"The collections of the Library of Congress tell the rich and diverse story of LGBTQ+ life in America and around the world. This research guide serves as an introduction into the excellent collection of LGBTQ+ resources available at the Library of Congress"
- Safe Zone Project - Curriculum"The Safe Zone Project is a free online resource for powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops"
- Teaching LGBTQ HistoryAlthough many of the resources are aimed at " California Educators, Students, & Families" there are additional lesson plans and resources relevant for any classroom.
Looking for more?
Be sure to look for additional educational resources on the websites of the various organizations listed on the following page of this guide:
Featured Articles
Articles from trade and scholarly journals
- 'I can't quite be myself': Bisexual-specific minority stress within LGBTQ campus spaces. A 2020 article from the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
- Queer activist leadership: An exploration of queer leadership in higher education A 2021 article from the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
- Expanding the circle: Creating an inclusive environment in higher education for LGBTQ students and studies a 2017 article from the Review of Higher Education
- Why LGBTQ+ campus resource centers are essential A 2021 aticle from Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
- The Right to Be Counted: Student Retention and the Washington State LGBTQ Student Success Initiative A 2019 article from New Directions for Community Colleges
- Call to Action: Embracing an Inclusive LGBTQ Culture on Community College Campuses A 2015 article from New Directions for Community Colleges
- Assimilation in Suburbia? Geographical and Cultural Barriers to Working with LGBTQ+ Students in Suburban Community Colleges A 2019 article from New Directions for Community Colleges
- Tools for Trans Inclusiveness in the Community College Setting: A Look at City College of San Francisco A 2019 article from New Directions for Community Colleges
- Leveraging Strategies and Capacities in Rural Communities for LGBTQIA+ Students A 2019 article from New Directions for Community Colleges
- Tracing LGBTQ Community College Students' Experiences A 2016 article from New Directions for Community Colleges
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