University of Wisconsin–Madison

LGBTQ+ 101 – In Person Training

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UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713

Overview:

LGBTQ+ people are more visible than ever, and more businesses and services providers are invested in creating welcoming and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ colleagues, employees, or clients. This training provides information and resources for anyone interested in learning about and engaging with the LGBTQ+ community.

Learning Topics

  • A brief overview of OutReach and our role in the Madison/Dane County area
  • How and why the ways in which we self-identify are important
    • Social privilege and intersectionality
    • Sexual orientation, sex, and gender
    • What are the differences between sexual orientation, sex and gender
    • What does it mean to be intersex?
    • The gender binary explained
  • Gender identity and expressionCisgender
    • Transgender
    • Gender Queer/Non-binary
    • Gender Expression
  • Coming out
  • How to be an effective ally
  • Creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals

The 45-50 minute presentation will be followed by a 15-30 minute question and answer/discussion period.

Register Here $20

Cancellations made within 24 hours prior to the start of the training will be charged the full registration fee.
  Presenter: Kristi Mason, APSW LGBTQ+ Elder Advocate OutReach LGBTQ Community Center [uw-reusable-content id=’3345′] https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2916.012078164796!2d-89.39782912350313!3d43.0411773711377!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x880652cbbbe257fb%3A0x6e731ca80836059a!2sUW%20South%20Madison%20Partnership!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1685469283078!5m2!1sen!2sus