2T Sexuality

Celebrating Individuality

What is our message to you?

You are free to be how you are.

Maybe you are already sure of your feelings and sexuality right now, but maybe this will change in the future.

Be kind to other people.

Terminology

Look up what this acronym stands for:

LGBTQIA+

Diversity within the 2T community enriches our understanding of gender and sexuality.

Introduction

Which are facts which are fables?

Understanding Sexuality & Gender

What does science say?

- Sex is just like you see in the movies

- Students in highschool have become more sexually active in the past ten years.

- Same sex love and friendship has been observed in animals.

Average age for a first french kiss is 14 years old.

- Average age at which people have sex for the first time is 16,4.

- Throughout history homosexuality has always been present, in every culture.

- The Netherlands is the first country to legalize same sex marriage.

- Homosexuality is a choice.

Most important in these lessons:

You listen to each other

You respect each other

You do not have to agree on everything but you do not judge

Why? because thinking and talking about sexuality means being vulnerable and this can only happen in a safe space.

Lets start

Sexuality, or sexual orientation, has to do with who a person is or is not attracted to either sexually or romantically. There are many ways of identifying sexually, and a person may identify more with one sexuality than another at different points during their life.

Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with each other. As a social construct, gender varies from society to society and can change over time.

Kinsey scale - The scale accounted for research findings that showed people did not fit into exclusive heterosexual or homosexual categories.

What do all these pieces of information tell us about sex(uality) & gender? What do they have in common?

Diverse Experiences

Intersectionality and 2T Sexuality

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Recognizing and addressing these intersections is crucial for promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity within the 2T community.

The intersection of gender identity, race, class, and other factors shapes the experiences of 2T individuals.

What about this?

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Sexuality

How would you respond as a class?

What kinds of questions would you have?

Alfrink has a GSA, do you know what they stand for?

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Exploring sexuality & gender

Mental Health Support

Supporting 2T Individuals

Access to affirming healthcare, mental health services, and community support networks are essential to ensuring the holistic well-being of 2T individuals.

Providing a safe and inclusive environment is crucial for supporting the mental health and well-being of 2T individuals.

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Think - Write - Share

Discrimination Impact

Challenges and Stigmas

Addressing challenges involves promoting awareness, education, and advocating for equal rights and inclusion for the 2T community.

Taking into account everything we have talked about in this lesson, write a response of 100 words to the question:

Is sexuality a choice and how should we talk about sexuality today and in the future?

2T individuals often face discrimination and stigma due to societal misconceptions about gender identity and sexuality.

Diverse Orientations

Individuals in the 2T community may identify as pansexual, asexual, bisexual, or other orientations, reflecting diverse attractions.