Why Am I So Gay?
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a powerful TEDx talk where Thomas Lloyd, a Georgetown University student and LGBTQ advocate, discusses the importance of embracing one's identity and the strength that comes from self-acceptance. Discover how the LGBTQ movement learned that changing a community is more effective and less harmful than altering one's identity. Follow Lloyd's journey as he learns to stand in solidarity with both his own community and other marginalized groups. Gain insights into the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals, including the threat of violence, and learn about Georgetown's LGBTQ history. Understand the significance of Coming Out Day and the impact of community resources in supporting LGBTQ individuals.
Syllabus
Intro
Making fun of me
Owning my identity
Stonewall
Community Resources
The Threat of Violence
Georgetowns LGBTQ History
Coming Out Day
Taught by
TEDx
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