Safe Zone Training from Prism Safe Zone & LGBTQ+ Ally Training Provided by Prism of Saint Leo University Presenter: Chris Friend (uses he/him/his pronouns) Student Panelist: Joseph Perrotta (uses he/him/his pronouns)
Safe Zone Training from Prism 25 2 � Two Planned Breaks Restrooms Restrooms are easier to point to than write about. Exit room, cross the building, turn left, then left again. Groundwork Housekeeping Cell Phones Silence, Please We want to hear from you, not from your technology. Please mute any and all devices you have on you that are prone to go “bing!” Remember to mute laptops and any wearables. Movement Comfort + Courtesy We understand that a three-hour session can be physically taxing, especially for those unaccustomed to sitting all day. Please feel free to move about if needed, but please do so quietly so as not to disturb others. Completely Voluntary Contracts At the end of this training session, you’ll have the opportunity to sign our lgbtq + Ally Contract, indicating that you are willing to serve as a point of contact for the lgbtq + community at Saint Leo. Signing the contract is completely optional.
Safe Zone Training from Prism 2 3 � Groundwork Today’s Agenda (in Brief) 15 minutes 55 minutes 55 minutes 55 minutes Introductions & Terminology & Identity Empathy & Disclosure Scenarios & Groundwork Opportunities Establishing rapport Building knowledge Building awareness Building skills Quick housekeeping to ensure The meat and potatoes. Here, Here’s where you come in. Putting it to the test. First, you’ll today’s event runs smoothly, we’ll discuss various ways We’ll look at what an LGBTQ+ have a chance to address any and to make sure we know people see themselves and Ally might hear from students, pesky or awkward questions who’s with us. how we can best talk about and we’ll talk about ways to that may have come up during those variables. react with kindness and training. Then, we’ll practice support. what we learn today.
Safe Zone Training from Prism 3 4 � Discussion Expectations The Vegas Rule…Modified Ask Questions About Whatever, Whenever The Aretha Franklin Rule Be Brave
Safe Zone Training from Prism 4 5 � Groundwork Our Focus on Core Values Respect Community We value all individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity, and strive We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community’s mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve. exchange of ideas, and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
Safe Zone Training from Prism 4 6 � Groundwork Participant Outcomes Knowledge Awareness Skills Improve your understanding of (and feel Better empathize with the challenges Identify ways to create safe, more comfortable with) the concepts of that lgbtq + people face affirming, and inclusive spaces for sexual orientation, gender identity, and lgbtq + people at Saint Leo gender expression
Safe Zone Training from Prism 7 Introductions Your name The pronouns you use Your department or major Something you want to learn Name of a famous lgbtq + person
Safe Zone Training from Prism 5 8 � 1 Part Building Knowledge Terminology & Identity
Safe Zone Training from Prism 6 9 � [Background image omitted in online distribution due to rights limitations.] Terminology & Identity Gender Boxes Activity for groups of ~4 people
Safe Zone Training from Prism 7 10 � The Umbrella Acronyms that refer to an amorphous community of people who do not identify as mainstream in terms of their biology, affinity, or sexuality can get crazy. Toronto wins the contest, thanks to their recognition of LGBTTIQQ2SA people. 33
Safe Zone Training from Prism 8 11 � Gender & Sexuality Continua This classification of people occurs at birth and is based on Sex Assigned at Birth physical, biological evidence. It can be confirmed through dna analysis. ♂ ♀ Female Male A person with testes, XY A person with ovaries, XX chromosomes, and the associated chromosomes, and the associated hormones and genitals hormones and genitals 1 in ~2 births (107 males per 100 females) 1 in ~2 births ⚥ Intersex Some variation in chromosomes, hormones, gonads, or genitals that is not exclusively male or female 1 in ~1,500 births Outdated Term: Hermaphrodite
Safe Zone Training from Prism 8 12 � Gender & Sexuality Continua Gender Identity A person’s deeply held sense or psychological knowledge of their gender. One’s own gender identity is not determined by others. Woman Man ♀ ♂ � Non-binary, Genderqueer, Two-Spirit, Bi-Gender, Third Gender Outdated Terms: Tranny, Transexual, Transvestite
Safe Zone Training from Prism 8 13 � What does it mean? Sex assigned at birth does not align with gender identity Often, but not always, leads to medical, social, legal transitions Gender & Sexuality Continua Transgender What is it not? Acting or performance Drag is a temporary performance. Children playing dress-up act and pretend. Cross-dressing, too, is an outward physical performance. Cisgender A person whose assigned sex and gender identity align. How is it used? As an adjective Say things like, “Morgan is transgender,” or, “Morgan is a transgender person. Do not say, “Morgan is a transgender,” or, “Morgan is transgendered.”
Safe Zone Training from Prism 8 14 � The way a person communicates gender through behavior, Gender & Sexuality Continua clothing, hair, voice, body characteristics and mannerisms. Gender Expression It includes self-perception and social perception. Qualities traditionally Qualities traditionally associated with women, associated with men, Feminine Masculine especially delicacy and especially strength and prettiness aggressiveness & Androgynous Some combination of qualities traditionally associated with each of the binary genders
Safe Zone Training from Prism 8 15 � Gender & Sexuality Continua A person’s self-perceived identity in relation to the gender(s) that Sexual Orientation person is physically attracted to. Examples include: heterosexual/ straight, homosexual/gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, pansexual, etc. Asexual Not Sexually Attracted to Others Attracted to Men Attracted to Women Attracted to Multiple (or “Both”) Genders
Safe Zone Training from Prism 8 16 � Gender & Sexuality Continua Romantic Orientation A person’s self-perceived identity in relation to the gender(s) that person is romantically (not sexually) attracted to. Aromantic Not Romantically Attracted to Others Attracted to Men Attracted to Women Attracted to Multiple (or “Both”) Genders
Safe Zone Training from Prism 9 17 � The Gender Unicorn Clarifying the complexity we often assume or overlook Image from tser (www.transstudent.org/gender/); used by permission
Safe Zone Training from Prism 10 18 � Intersectionality List 5 of your identities (such as race, religion, gender, size, age, military status, upbringing, memberships) Mark with + if you think about it regularly Mark with – if you think of it infrequently Questions for Discussion: Does your identity influence (intentionally or not) your assumptions about or interactions with other people? Which of your identities influence how others treat or understand you? Does one of your identities come into conflict with another identity you hold?
Terminology & Identity Stretch Break ( ≤ 10 min) Safe Zone Training from Prism
Safe Zone Training from Prism 11 20 � 2 Part Building Awareness Empathy & Disclosure
Safe Zone Training from Prism 11 21 � I want to say “gay!” I want to say “gay!” are you describing a person? yes! yes! no no a man who’s only attracted to men? not a good start. no no yes! yes! a woman who’s only attracted to women? go for it! Empathy & Disclosure sure you want Think Before You Speak yes! yes! no no to keep going? no no no no has she told you yes! yes! that she prefers the term lesbian? sorry to say it, but... is it a place? yes yes yes! yes! gay is not the right Trouble spots: choice of word for you a gay bar or similar no no no no at this moment. gay-friendly place? Cause: choice / preference / lifestyle yes! yes! no no Slang: “That’s so gay.” so it’s a thing. yes! yes! is it a rainbow? yes! yes! go for it! are you sure? Terms: homosexual / fag / dyke yes! no yes! no yes/no yes/no Heteronormativity: boyfriend / girlfriend / “opposite gender” is it a flag with the colors of a rainbow? no no does it have Assuming a gender (with pronouns, etc.) anything to do with gay culture? www.itspronouncedmetrosexual.com
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