SOGIE
SOGIE
Troy Tero
define key concepts such as sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, and the difference between sex and gender
•Coming to terms with your sexuality can be a very liberating, exciting and
positive experience.
•Sexuality is an important part of who you are. There is no right or wrong, it’s
about what’s right for you.
•Some people have a hard time accepting others who are different to themselves.
If someone gives you a hard time about your sexuality, it’s good to talk to
someone about it. You don’t need to deal with it by yourself.
•Stigma is negative prejudice given to a certain individual (e.g. gays are sexual predators,
lesbians are drunkards, bisexuals are promiscuous)
•Internalized homophobia is the negative feelings an individual has towards oneself due
to his homosexuality.
MEDICAL – homosexuality is a disease, it can be cured.
RELIGION – being lesbian or gay is a sin, your soul will burn in hell