What the LGBT?

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Questions to get us started

What does LGBT mean? What does transsexual mean? What does transgender mean? What are some common stereotypes about bisexuals? Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Someone who has undergone a sexchange Someone who does not feel comfortable with their biological sex, and identifies more with the opposite gender. They want lots of sex. They are confused. They are never faithful.

Fast Facts
In a Gallup poll of 200,000 people in the US, 3.5% or 7,000 self-identified as LGBT. LGBT youth who come out when they are still at home face a higher rate of homelessness.

LGBT youth face a higher rate of suicide

It is legal to fire someone just because there are LGBT in 29 states.

As of November 6, 2013, only 30% of the population lives in a state with marriage equality

Coming out of the closet

Depends a lot on area/community Scared Depression Family rejection/acceptance Suicide Self-hate Eventually acceptance!!

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

U.S. Constitution Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Human Rights Hate-crime laws

Social Issuesnot previously covered

Visitation rights and other legal rights

Why be normal, when you can be happy?

Ex-gay therapy Harms Why is this allowed? Who is doing it? What is being done to stop it?

Creating change
What can YOU do to help? Stand up for equal rightsIt is NOT a partisan issue, it is NOT a religious issue; it IS a human rights issue. Speak out against hate Participate in community events ASK questions. It is better to sound unintelligent about the issues than make assumptions

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