Terminology Training

1. Terminology Training brought to you by the WOU Safe Zone Committee

2. Introductions • Name • Program of study or academic interests • Where are you from? • Why are you here (what do you want to get from this session)?

3. Who Makes up WOU Safe Zone? • Students, staff, and faculty make up the WOU Safe Zone • The WOU Safe Zone Committee works with the GLBTQ campus group, Triangle Alliance • Safe Zone trainers can come into classes, clubs, and residence halls to facilitate educational programming on GLBTQ topics

4. GLBTQ—XYZ… What??? • Gay • Lesbian • Bisexual • Trans (Transgender, Genderqueer…) • Queer • And a few others: • Questioning • Intersex • Ally

5. Hate Speech : Words of Oppression What is “Hate Speech”? • “A term for speech intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence or prejudicial action against a person or group of people • based on their race, gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, language ability, ideology, social class, occupation, appearance (height, weight, hair color, etc.), mental capacity, and any other distinction”

6. Hate Speech : Words of Oppression • You Tube Video • “Speak Out Against Hate Speech” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTdCa6vbvTk • Follow up: • What does hate speech do to people? • What words make you uncomfortable? Why?

7. Hate Speech:Words of OppressionACTIVITY • As a group, list words that you would not want used to describe you/your family/etc. 2. As a group, list words that you know are used to describe GLBTQQIA community

8. Hate Speech:Words of Oppression • Words as a means of oppression • Social Justice Needs • Affirming Language

9. Terminology Jeopardy

10. 200 100 200 200 200 100 500 100 300 400 300 300 100 300 500 400 300 400 100 200 500 500 400 400 500 Gay Trans Phobias Potpourri Lesbian

11. Lesbian- 100 A derogatory slang term for lesbian (adjective or noun). Shortened from the word "lesbian," which is derived from the name of the island of Lesbos (Lésvos). “Lesbo”

12. Lesbian- 200 A derogatory term commonly used to describe lesbians (typically those with more masculine physical characteristics/mannerisms) Originally meant to be a slur, it has been "reclaimed" by many Lesbians who might use it to identify themselves of other Lesbians. It is considered rude to use this word unless you self-identify as one. “Dyke”

13. Lesbian- 300 Common negative slang term used to describe Lesbians. Insinuates that their sexual preference stems from hating males. “Man Hater”

14. Daily Double How much to wager? A slang term used to describe Lesbians that exhibit very traditional feminine characteristics/mannerisms. Can also be referred to as “femme”. “Lipstick Lesbian”

15. Lesbian- 500 A slang term used to describe Lesbians that exhibit what many people commonly think of as traditional “male” characteristics (short hair, larger physical frame/muscles, aggressiveness, etc.). May also be referred to as being “butch”. “Diesel Dyke”

16. Gay- 100 A person whose sexual preference is members of the same sex. A ____ male is usually referred to as Gay, and females as Lesbians. “Homosexual”

17. Gay- 200 A slang term that means: (adj;) “to be in (or is in) a state of being overtly gay and homosexual in nature and appearance”. “Flaming”

18. Gay- 300 A slang term used to describe a male that is not necessarily gay (but could be); he may act in a flamboyant, bouncy, or feminine way “Fruit / Fruity”

19. Gay- 400 1. A bundle of sticks. 2. British term for a cigarette. 3. An insulting term for a gay male. Still, used among gay men, this word is sometimes a term of affection/badge of pride, but it is still considered rude to use if you do not self-identify as gay. “Faggot”

20. Gay- 500 • A whiff of smoke that stays at the scene after a magician disappears. • A Cushioned footrest • Aussie or British term meaning gay. “Poof / Poofter”

21. Trans- 100 Someone who wears either items of clothing or complete outfits traditionally associated with the opposite sex. “Cross Dresser”

22. Trans- 200 A person whose gender identity does not correspond to their biological sex “Transgender”

23. Trans- 300 A person (man or woman) that feels he/she was born as the wrong biological sex, and indentifies more with the opposite sex. May take legal, medical or surgical action to become recognized as a member of the opposite sex. “Transsexual”

24. Trans- 400 A person (man or woman) who wears clothing of the opposite sex. Unlike the terms drag, queen or drag queen where the person is inferred to be homosexual, this person can be gay or straight. “Transvestite”

25. Trans- 500 The condition of being neither male nor female, but something “in between”. Often refers to an infant born with "ambiguous" genitalia. “Intersexed” Also called “Hermaphrodites”. Estimated to be between 1% and 0.01% of the population.

26. Phobias- 100 The fear of Lesbians and Gay men. Sometimes used as a reference to convey dislike or disagreement with Homosexuality. “Homophobia”

27. Phobias- 200 The Fear of Bisexual Men & Women “Biphobia”

28. Phobias- 300 The attitude that heterosexuality is the only valid, superior or acceptable sexual orientation “Heterosexism”

29. Daily Double How much to wager? “Therapy” aimed at changing the sexual orientation of an individual (from homosexual to heterosexual). Can be religious in nature. “Conversion Therapy”

30. Phobias- 500 A term used by some homophobic individuals to incorrectly describe the social/political wishes of the GLBTQ community. Often religiously based. “Homosexual Agenda”

31. Potpourri- 100 Often used to describe something stupid or unfortunate. Originating from homophobia. “That’s so….” “Gay” Original Meaning: Happy, Joyful, Gleeful.

32. Potpourri- 200 How one defines themselves with clothes, pronouns (he/she), how they carry themselves, etc. Does not necessarily reflect someone’s biological sex (Examples: Masculine, Feminine, Androgynous, etc.) “Gender”

33. Potpourri- 300 A type of legal definition given to non-married couples, particularly same-sex partners, so they can have access to the benefits enjoyed by married couples. Not legally recognized in most states. “Civil Union / Domestic Partnership”

34. Potpourri- 400 Originally meant to describe something as unusual or strange. Became a derogatory word to describe homosexuals. More recently, it has been reclaimed by non-heterosexuals as a word used to describe themselves. This word can now be used to describe homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered people. Can be considered offensive if used as a negative label. “Queer”

35. Potpourri- 500 The state of being sexually attracted to all types of people, whether they are males, females, transsexuals, transgenders, intersexes, transvestites, androgynies, etc... “Pansexual / Omnisexual”

36. Final Round As a team, determine how much you would like to wager CATEGORY: FINAL QUESTION

37. Final Round ANSWER SHORT DEFINITION Each team provides answer Each team reveals wager

38. Challenging Hate Speech • Changing Your Language • Political Correctness versus Affirming Language • Role Play • From Derogative to Affirming • What to Say in the Moment • How to respond to “…” • Brainstorm strategies • Practice

39. WOU Safe Zone Mission The Western Oregon University Safe Zone program seeks to form a network of students, faculty and staff committed and trained to provide safe, non-judgmental and supportive contacts for all WOU community members regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and queer (GLBTQ) issues. It is symbolic of a willingness and a commitment to provide an atmosphere of unqualified acceptance and assistance. How can we all work towards achieving this mission here at Western?

40. Want to Find Out More? • Resources: www.wou.edu/SafeZone http://www.campuspride.org/ http://www.diversitycentral.com/ http://www.sjti.org/resources.html http://www.stophate.org/ http://www.tolerance.org/teach/expand/ wfc/index.html http://www.thinkb4youspeak.com

41. The WOU Safe Zone is YOU! Sign up to attend a Safe Zone training! Become a Safe Zone ally! Become a Safe Zone trainer! Join the Safe Zone Committee!