Combating Homophobia for GLBT Teens
In addition to all the other hassles of high school, GLBT teens often have to worry about staying safe in a world where homophobia and transphobia exist.
Americans for Truth About Homosexuality: An Anti-Gay Organization
The anti-gay organization, Americans for Truth About Homosexuality claims to be "dedicated to exposing the homosexual activist agenda."
The anti-gay organization, Americans for Truth About Homosexuality claims to be "dedicated to exposing the homosexual activist agenda."
The Day of Purity
The Day of Purity is an event that occurs at some schools where teens are told to pledge "purity" until heterosexual marriage.
The Day of Purity is an event that occurs at some schools where teens are told to pledge "purity" until heterosexual marriage.
The Day of Silence
The Day of Silence is an annual event where teachers and students do not speak for a day to bring attention to anti-gay bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools.
The Day of Silence is an annual event where teachers and students do not speak for a day to bring attention to anti-gay bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools.
Homeless GLBT Youth
Up 40% of homeless teens are GLBT. This is a direct result of homophobia at home. Luckily, awareness of this issue is growing, and services designed to help GLBT teens who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are increasing.
Up 40% of homeless teens are GLBT. This is a direct result of homophobia at home. Luckily, awareness of this issue is growing, and services designed to help GLBT teens who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are increasing.
Lawrence King
Lawrence King was the victim of homophobia: an 8th grader who was shot and killed by another student.
Lawrence King was the victim of homophobia: an 8th grader who was shot and killed by another student.
Matthew Shepard
Matthew Shepard was a college student who was murdered for being gay.
Matthew Shepard was a college student who was murdered for being gay.
Myth: Gays Recruit Teens
Think gays recruit teens? Think again!
Think gays recruit teens? Think again!
"No Homo "
Why would someone use the offensive phrase, "No Homo?"
Why would someone use the offensive phrase, "No Homo?"
Start a GSA
One of the best ways to fight homophobia is through education. Starting a Gay / Straight Alliance is a great way to pass on information about the GLBT community.
One of the best ways to fight homophobia is through education. Starting a Gay / Straight Alliance is a great way to pass on information about the GLBT community.
What Causes Homophobia?
There are a few causes of homophobia, including people's beliefs about sexual orientation.
There are a few causes of homophobia, including people's beliefs about sexual orientation.
What Does It Mean to Be an "Ex-Gay?"
The ex-gay movement says people can change their sexual orientation. This is not possible and claiming it is promotes anti-gay feelings and hostilities.
The ex-gay movement says people can change their sexual orientation. This is not possible and claiming it is promotes anti-gay feelings and hostilities.
What to Say When You Hear, "That's So Gay!"
Most teens have heard the phrase, "that's so gay" used to indicate something isn't cool. Here are some strategies you can use to address the comment, even if the person making it acts like it's no big deal.
Most teens have heard the phrase, "that's so gay" used to indicate something isn't cool. Here are some strategies you can use to address the comment, even if the person making it acts like it's no big deal.
What to Say When You Hear the Bible Opposes Being Gay
A lot of people use the Bible to justify homophobia. However, there are many different interpretation of the Bible, and many are not homophobic.
A lot of people use the Bible to justify homophobia. However, there are many different interpretation of the Bible, and many are not homophobic.
Internalized Homophobia
About's guide to Lesbian Life explains internalized homophobia.
About's guide to Lesbian Life explains internalized homophobia.
Be an LGBT Ally
Learn how to be an ally to the GLBT community even if you are not GLBT yourself.
Learn how to be an ally to the GLBT community even if you are not GLBT yourself.
Day of Silence
The Day of Silence is an annual event held to bring attention to anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools.
The Day of Silence is an annual event held to bring attention to anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools.
Lesson Plans for Building Allies for GLBTQ Youth
Are you part of a youth group, community, or school organization? If so, they might be interested in this helpful guide from Advocates for Youth.
Are you part of a youth group, community, or school organization? If so, they might be interested in this helpful guide from Advocates for Youth.