Sexuality is sexual feelings or behaviour, including sexual orientation or desire.
Being attracted to only people of the same sex means you are homosexual. Being attracted to both men and women means you are bisexual or Bi. If you like people of any type of gender, you may identify as pansexual or Pan. The word Queer has been used as a slur against Gay people. Some members of the community have reclaimed it and use it amongst themselves.
In Canada, it used to be illegal to have sex with people of the same sex as you and it is still illegal in some countries. Gay people are sometimes discriminated against, but Canada has laws to protect against discrimination.
Recent cases of teen suicide linked with homophobic bullying have thrust the issue of school safety into the national spotlight.
Address how the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities are depicted in the media.
Although the last decade has seen steady progress towards wider acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals, LGBTQ residential and commercial areas have come under increasing pressure from gentrification and redevelopment initiatives.
There is no one way to be transgender. Transgender and gender non-conforming people have many different ways of understanding their gender identities.
Find out what it's like to go through puberty as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or asexual teen. Puberty is an awkward and confusing time for anybody, but for queer youth, feelings of social and physical discomfort can be heightened. Whether you're a parent, a clinician, a teacher, or a queer person, this book will answer many questions and offer a way forward. Includes:·Personal narratives and discussion about the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth in adolescence·Concrete action plan for parents, teachers, and clinicians to better support the queer youth in their lives.
5 Bisexual People Explain What "Bisexual" Means To Them. By Tinder (2019). YouTube.
5 Asexual People Explain What "Asexual" Means To Them. By Tinder (2019). YouTube.