Tag: LGBTQ+ blog
A dive into the LGBTQIA+ club
Labels are themes we try to fit ourselves into, but in a club that supports and encourages young students to embrace their identities, none...
Heteronormativity is harmful to everyone, not just LGBTQ+ people
Heteronormativity is a concept that is ingrained in society and people’s views; it’s incredibly damaging to people who do not conform to its standards,...
Everything you need to know about gender pronouns
Pronouns can be confusing for some people, but to many, they are a very important part of gender identity. Pronouns, or specifically “gender pronouns,”...
LGBTQ+ history needs to be included in school curriculums
Teaching LGBTQ+ history in schools is vital to increased acceptance and understanding of the community. October, which just passed, is LGBTQ+ history month; so,...
Gender-neutral washrooms benefit everyone
There are many misconceptions about gender-neutral washrooms, but what people don’t know is that they benefit everyone regardless of gender. Gender-neutral washrooms specifically help...
LGBTQ+ musicians and influencers provide a positive voice for the community
Openly LGBTQ+ musicians and influencers are important to people in the community, especially youth. A good example of this is Ellen DeGeneres. She came...
TV and movie writers need to stop killing off LGBTQ+ characters
The trend in media to kill off LGBQ+ characters is harmful to people in the community and needs to stop. The ‘Bury Your Gays’...
LGBTQ+ lessons should be included in school curriculums
The current curriculum in schools should include lessons about the LGBTQ+ community. This would cover information such as labels, rights, history, and homophobia/transphobia. Students...
A guide to coming out
Coming out can be difficult and terrifying, it isn’t as simple as it’s made out to be in the media. It’s shown that coming...
SOGI in the school curriculum will offer LGBTQ+ students representation
Staff meetings at Riverside Secondary have been discussing SOGI, and how to make Riverside more inclusive for LGBTQ+ students. SOGI stands for Sexual Orientation...