Unit 1: Social Work Practice with LGBTQ Persons
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- What is....
- LGBTQ...
- Others you are wondering about?
- More definitions/terminology:
- http://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/documents/LGBTTerminology.pdf
- Definitions:
- Sexual orientation: romantic attraction, sexual attraction, sexual behavior* important distinction!
- Gender identity: gender, gender expression, gender identity
Dr. Deanna Morrow:
1. Homosexuality is a lifestyle choice rather than an innate orientation.
2. Homosexuality is not a normal aspect of human diversity.
3. GLBT people are immoral.
4. Gay and lesbian people are more likely to abuse children and/or covert them from heterosexuality to homosexuality.
5. Two people of the same sex in a relationship play out masculine and feminine roles.
6. Transgender people are gay or lesbian in sexual orientation.
7. Same-sex couples do not develop long-term, committed relationships.
8. The "gay agenda" is a plan for undermining family values and for affording "special rights" to GLBT people.
- Stage 1: Confusion
- not aware of oppression of LGBT persons in society
- questions the need for an LGBT support group.
- Stage 2: Comparison & Stage 3: Tolerance
- contacts with LGBT family, friends, clients may create increased awareness of oppression.
- goal to become more LGBT affirmative may be blocked by confusion, anxiety, & fear.
- few role models exist
- fear of homophobia from the majority culture & of rejection by the LGBT community keeps you from taking action.
- Stage 4: Acceptance
- takes more personal and professional risks in coming out as an LGBT ally
- increased activism in LGBT issues may occur
- increased professional networking, which reinforces the acceptability of being LGBT affirmative, allows advocacy to flourish
- Stage 5: Pride
- feelings of confusion, fear, and anxiety are replaced by pride.
- productive confrontation of homophobic attitudes by other practitioners can lead to increased empowerment
- begin to experience increased self-esteem and efficacy in activities
- also experienced greater alienation from homophobic colleagues and organizations
- Stage 6: Integration
- feelings of greater professional and personal integration
- more congruence between the counselor's values and behavior as an LGBT-affirmative individual
- come to view his/her development and the development of other practitioners as a life-long process.
- is cyclical
Break: 5:00 - 5:15. Then: Dr. Tarynn Witten!
Tip of the Iceberg
Unit 1: Social Work Practice with LGBTQ Persons
Ally Identity Development
Myths & Stereotypes
Definitions & Concepts
- Groups of 3-4
- Do you relate to this Ally Identity Development model? Where do you see yourself?
- What are some of your fears/worries/anxieties about being an ally?
- What are you excited about in being an ally?
(from: Chojnacki & Gelberg, 1995)
What did you think?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_symbols