The Genderbread Person This friendly infographic breaks down gender identity, gender expression, assigned sex, and attraction (sexual orientation) into an easy to understand visual. - Gender Identity atraction (Sexual + Drientation) Gender ~) Expression | Astigned Sex “4 Source: Ie pronounced Metrosenual Gender Identity o> Woman-ness Nongendered retell Gender identity is how you, in your head, think about and experience gender, and how you Interpret what that means in social context. Gender Expression o> Masculine Agente > Feminine Gender expression is how you ‘communicate your gender in society by expressing femininity, masculinity, both, and/or neither. Assigned Sex : o> Waleness Inteses Femalesness The biological cessfication ofa person as female, male or intersex. tis usualy assigned at birth based on a visual assessment of external anatomy: Attraction (Sexual Orientation) Attraction is who you are emotionally and physically attracted to, based on their sex and/or gender 10 Faith-Based Reasons to Support 10. LGBTQ-Inclusive Education Human dignity is paramount. LGBTQ- inclusive education is about safeguarding human dignity and the respect for all human beings, not about countering religious values as wrong, Religions are based on compassion, acceptance, peace and love. Their traditions carry a duty to all those who are marginalized. Major religions share the belief that we should treat others as we would want to be treated (The Golden Rule). Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia foster, condone and wilfully ignore violence and hate. Major religions condemn violence and hate. LGBTQ-inclusive education is NOT sex education, It IS about addressing LGBTQ realities and issues in age-appropriate and meaningful ways. Religion fosters community. All human beings deserve to be treated as valuable, contributing members of their communities. Support groups, such as Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) that gather in schools serve as safe places of refuge that allow students to meet and discuss issues relevant to their lives and circumstances. Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia hurt all of us. Anyone who Is perceived to be LGBTQ can be subjected to harassment and victimization, Silence about LGBTO issues, coupled with homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic harassment, negatively impacts mental health and puts LGBTQ youth at higher tisk for depression and suicidality. Faithful people stand in solidarity to protect the sacredness of life.