LGBTQ+ Identity Theme 4

One of the most important things we can do as sexual health educators is create a space for our students to discuss and explore sexuality without fear of judgement in the classroom. One way to accomplish this is by hanging up pride flags and LGBTQ+ ally posters in our classrooms so that students know they are in a safe space, even if they are not LGBTQ+ themselves. The semester can be started by asking students if they have a preferred name that’s different from what’s on your roster, as well as what their pronouns are. We all make mistakes.  We can allow students to correct us when we’re wrong. We want them to know that we are constantly learning new things about LGBTQ+ identity. We have a deep obligation to modernize our mentalities, attitudes, and comprehension of sexual minorities in order to include them fairly and positively in our classrooms.