sex ality Queer Heterosexu al Asexual Straight Pansexual

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Queer Heterosexu al Asexual Straight Pansexual Sexualit y Gay Lesbian Bisexual Demisexual Homosexu al

Highlight the words you know in green. Write down the definitions Highlight the words you have heard but don’t know the definitions in orange Highlight the words you have never heard in red

Attracted to people of the same gender. Attracted to people of all genders. Attracted to people of a different gender. Does not experience attraction to other people. They may however experience romantic attraction. Rarely or seldom attracted to other people. Sexual attraction is usually based on a pre-existing emotional bond. A woman attracted to other women. Attracted to people of the same and other genders. An umbrella term for nonheterosexual people. Due to its use as a slur (hate speech), it should only be used by people who

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Queer Heterosexu al Asexual Straight Pansexual Why do you think it’s important to know all these terms? Sexuality Gay Lesbian Bisexual Demisexual Homosexu al I knew I was attracted to girls when I was about 12 – but the fact I was also attracted to boys confused me. I didn’t know if it was genuine attraction or just because all the magazines and films said I should be attracted to them. I was 16 before anyone told me it was okay to be bisexual. My friends were always talking about the people they fancied – I used to think there must be something wrong with me, because I never fancied anyone. I thought I must be broken. When I found out about asexuality, everything just made sense – I wish I’d known earlier!

Stereotypes What is a all got friends who are homosexuals. We’ve stereotype? stereotypes They are often. What extremely, very good at people artistic things, do very good at things like associate with antiques, knowledgeable. No reason at. Do allthese to different aspects say thatabout they’re you? not loving. stereotypes (Baroness Knight, defending herself against accusations of homophobia bother you? after opposing the same-gender marriage bill) Why? Sexuality Stereotype Why is it harmful? Bisexual “greedy”, “cheats”, “promiscuous” This can damage relationships if their partner thinks they’re likely to cheat. Lesbian “man hater” Lots of lesbians are subjected to misogyny (sexism) because of this stereotype

Stonewall are a national LGB charity They’ve run a number of campaigns What do you notice?

Your Turn! • You need to create an awareness campaign about different sexualities • Try to include the good aspects of the Stonewall campaigns – How will you make your campaign get people’s attention? – Where and how will you promote it for maximum impact? • You also need to make your campaign fully inclusive