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.
What is Ex-Gay Reparative Therapy?
Ex-gay reparative therapy, or conversion therapy, is the practice of trying to make gay people straight. Most professionals think it is ineffective and likely to be psychologically damaging.
Ex-gay reparative therapy, or conversion therapy, is the practice of trying to make gay people straight. Most professionals think it is ineffective and likely to be psychologically damaging.
Good Responses to Anti-Gay Myths
There are a lot of anti-gay myths out there. Here are some good responses you can give when you hear them
There are a lot of anti-gay myths out there. Here are some good responses you can give when you hear them
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As any member or a minority group can tell you, being outside the mainstream means you are likely to encounter a lot of annoying and ignorant comments. For gay and lesbian teens this can result in assumptions made by people who may or may not realize how homophobic their comments actually are.
As any member or a minority group can tell you, being outside the mainstream means you are likely to encounter a lot of annoying and ignorant comments. For gay and lesbian teens this can result in assumptions made by people who may or may not realize how homophobic their comments actually are.
Ignorant Comments Made to Gay Guys & Lesbians
Gay guys and lesbians have to hear their fair share of ignorant comments. Here are some of the most annoying.
Gay guys and lesbians have to hear their fair share of ignorant comments. Here are some of the most annoying.
What to Do About Homophobic Friends
What can you do about homophobic friends? It's not always as easy as simply ditching them and moving on.
What can you do about homophobic friends? It's not always as easy as simply ditching them and moving on.
"No Homo "
Why would someone use the offensive phrase, "No Homo?"
Why would someone use the offensive phrase, "No Homo?"
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."
Common Gay Myths & Stereotypes
There are a lot of gay stereotypes and myths. Knowing what they are, and why they aren't accurate is a great way to fight ignorance!
There are a lot of gay stereotypes and myths. Knowing what they are, and why they aren't accurate is a great way to fight ignorance!
Gay Teens Can Fight Homophobia
Walk down a lot of high school hallways and the chorus of anti-gay slurs will be a sad reminder that homophobia is still a very real presence. But there are ways to fight it.
Walk down a lot of high school hallways and the chorus of anti-gay slurs will be a sad reminder that homophobia is still a very real presence. But there are ways to fight it.
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.
Internalized Homophobia
About's guide to Lesbian Life explains internalized homophobia.
About's guide to Lesbian Life explains internalized homophobia.
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!
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.
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.
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 is a Straight Ally to the Gay Community
A straight ally is someone who identifies as heterosexual but supports GLBT rights.
A straight ally is someone who identifies as heterosexual but supports GLBT rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.