Never Blend In
20 QUESTIONS (WELL, 19 INFACT)
I'M CURRENTLY WRITING A BOOK ON THE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE ROLE MODELS FOR LGBT YOUTH AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS ON A FEW THINGS....
ROLE MODEL QUESTIONS
Why do you think it is important for teenagers/young adults to have role models?
Do you feel that the media has a role to play in the promotion of positive role models for minority groups?
Are we beginning to see a greater diversity of LGBT characters in television and, if so, what effect, on those who identify as LGB or T, do you think this will have?
Have you ever felt inspired to improve your life as a result of the example set by someone you personally knew?
Have your attitudes toward yourself been affected by the influence of someone you admired?
Can you remember a specific time in your life when an adult said or did something which changed you for the better?
When we have a clear view of the principles in which we believe it is easier to make wise and focussed choices. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Do you feel that you are living a principle-based life? What values do you live by and why?
Do you embrace the notion that you can have a positive impact on the lives of others in even one single meaningful moment?
Within your work setting have you encountered discrimination and, if so, how did you deal with that situation?
John R. Selig said in HWFmag, “Role models are important for all of us but for LGBT youth, role models can often save lives! Every athlete, movie or television star who comes out, helps. So do politicians and local figures. Instead of focusing on stereotypes gay youth can have somebody to look up to, with hope instead of despair for their futures.” How important is it for popular sports figures, musicians, actors, politicians and local figures to come out at the height of their careers and how will this benefit the LGBT community?
Is it true that Fundamentalist religious institutions are guilty of preaching hate towards gays and, if so, what effect does this have on the progress of society?
Should separation of church and state be more clearly defined in law?
Are gay role models part of our education system and culture?
There are still extreme cases of parental/ and family rejection faced by young people within the LGBT community. What would you say to the family of someone LGB or T to help them understand the needs of that person and also to help themselves cope/adjust to their new understanding of this family member?
How can a parent become more accepting and supportive of their LGBT children?
Should schools address the special needs of their LGBT students instead of ignoring that such needs exist?
What advice can you offer someone who is struggling to come to terms with their sexual identity or orientation?
How can society move forward in it’s perception of minority groups? Do you feel hopeful that our similarities are more recognised than our differences and that progress is being made?
ROLE MODEL QUESTIONS
Why do you think it is important for teenagers/young adults to have role models?
Do you feel that the media has a role to play in the promotion of positive role models for minority groups?
Are we beginning to see a greater diversity of LGBT characters in television and, if so, what effect, on those who identify as LGB or T, do you think this will have?
Have you ever felt inspired to improve your life as a result of the example set by someone you personally knew?
Have your attitudes toward yourself been affected by the influence of someone you admired?
Can you remember a specific time in your life when an adult said or did something which changed you for the better?
When we have a clear view of the principles in which we believe it is easier to make wise and focussed choices. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Do you feel that you are living a principle-based life? What values do you live by and why?
Do you embrace the notion that you can have a positive impact on the lives of others in even one single meaningful moment?
Within your work setting have you encountered discrimination and, if so, how did you deal with that situation?
John R. Selig said in HWFmag, “Role models are important for all of us but for LGBT youth, role models can often save lives! Every athlete, movie or television star who comes out, helps. So do politicians and local figures. Instead of focusing on stereotypes gay youth can have somebody to look up to, with hope instead of despair for their futures.” How important is it for popular sports figures, musicians, actors, politicians and local figures to come out at the height of their careers and how will this benefit the LGBT community?
Is it true that Fundamentalist religious institutions are guilty of preaching hate towards gays and, if so, what effect does this have on the progress of society?
Should separation of church and state be more clearly defined in law?
Are gay role models part of our education system and culture?
There are still extreme cases of parental/ and family rejection faced by young people within the LGBT community. What would you say to the family of someone LGB or T to help them understand the needs of that person and also to help themselves cope/adjust to their new understanding of this family member?
How can a parent become more accepting and supportive of their LGBT children?
Should schools address the special needs of their LGBT students instead of ignoring that such needs exist?
What advice can you offer someone who is struggling to come to terms with their sexual identity or orientation?
How can society move forward in it’s perception of minority groups? Do you feel hopeful that our similarities are more recognised than our differences and that progress is being made?
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