FINAL PART 1:
PERSONAL
REFLECTION
A summary presentation by Cheryl Lindsey
De Anza Winter 2023
ICS D26
Keiffer-Lewis
INTRODUCTION
I decided to take Intro to LGBTQ+ Studies because I have
always been a supporter, advocate and ally to the LGBTQ+
community. The reason why I chose this class was because I
wanted to expand my knowledge on the members of the
community and learn about the historic events that paved
the way for the younger generation of members. I feel it
would not only broaden my understanding on how others
identify themselves and their orientation(s) but become a
even more educated and informed ally for the community.
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Photo used from
https://www.amazon.com/IntroductionLGBTQ-Studies-Cross-Disciplinary-Educationalebook/dp/B0B5VY3VWC [1]
SUMMARY
• What I knew before this class was almost very basic. I already knew the different
identifications and orientations but lacked the full understanding on some things. For
example the “Q” in LGBTQ+ stands for Queer. I had an understanding of it but was not fully
aware of its meaning.
• I was also aware that the LGBTQ+ Community has faced a lot of backlash, discrimination,
and stigma throughout the years but after this class I feel like that was just the surface of it
all. I was not aware about certain historical events that lead to the progression and civil
rights for the community. Additionally, I was not aware of how the LGBTQ+ community lived
during times of oppression and secrecy during the early 1900s.
• Additionally learning about famous historical figures that were considered a part of the
LGBTQ community was really surprising.
• Also, learning how different parts of the world and cultures viewed members of the LGBTQ+
community.
SUMMARY
• Here is brief
timeline of major
moments in
LGBTQ+ History.
Some of these we
learned about in
this class. This
time line shows
how things are
improving the
LGBTQ+
Community but
despite all these
successes there
still needs to be
more work to be
done.
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Picture credit:
https://www.behance.net/gallery
/62172911/Major-Moments-inLGBT-History-InfographicTimeline [2]
PERSONAL THOUGHTS
• I personally really enjoyed this class. I feel all the wiser and better equipped to stand up for
the rights of members of the LGTBQ+ Community. I feel that learning all the correct terms
of how others identify themselves and consider their orientations made me understand
better and also know what terms are and are not appropriate.
• This class is very beneficial for understanding the background and history of the LGBTQ+
Community while also showing how prominent it was in our country’s past.
• The class also showcased how different cultures view, experience, celebrate, and also live
with those in the LGBTQ+ community while also covering their own discrimination and
struggles that they have to endure. This is very important for society and the rest of the
world to know in order to make the world a more inclusive, accepting, and loving place for
all.
WHAT ALLY CONNECTIONS CAN
YOU COMMIT TO?
• Here are 7 ways to be a better ally.
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Be open to learn, listen and educate yourself.
Check your privilege.
Don't assume.
Think of 'ally' as an action rather than a label.
Confront your own prejudices and unconscious bias.
Know that language matters.
Know that you will mess up sometimes – breathe, apologise, and ask for
guidance
Sourced from: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/news/2020/dec/7-ways-you-can-be-better-lgbtq-ally [3]
REFERNCES:
1. https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-LGBTQ-Studies-Cross-DisciplinaryEducational-ebook/dp/B0B5VY3VWC
2. https://www.behance.net/gallery/62172911/Major-Moments-in-LGBTHistory-Infographic-Timeline
3. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/news/2020/dec/7-ways-you-can-bebetter-lgbtq-ally