LGBTQ - Has the Internet Helped?
Offered By: Collision Conference via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the impact of the internet on the LGBTQ community in this 19-minute conference talk from Collision Conference 2018, featuring Chris Mosier of TransAthlete and Alex Holmes of The Diana Award. Delve into the dual nature of online spaces, examining how they've created unprecedented opportunities for community building and support while also enabling cyberbullying and harassment. Learn about Mosier's personal journey as a transgender athlete, the challenges of competing, and the role of online platforms in fostering acceptance. Discover initiatives like NoHomophobes.com and discuss future directions for LGBTQ advocacy in the digital age. Gain insights into whether the benefits of internet connectivity outweigh its drawbacks for the LGBTQ community and their allies.
Syllabus
Introduction
Chriss story
Being allowed to compete
How the internet helped
No Homophobescom
Whats next
Taught by
Collision Conference
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