Support (Level 3) Training
The goal of our level three programming is to discuss how we can each better support queer people, including within our individual lives (through use of language and pronouns), for people we care about (e.g. queer loved ones), and on a societal level. This level is good for people who want to understand the different ways we can affirm, celebrate, and support queer people.
Level 3 Topics
Inclusive Language
Duration: 30 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
How common is gendered language?
How do I refer to a friend/family member who is non-binary?
What are alternatives to gendered titles in the workplace?
Doesn’t inclusive language erase men and women?
Unconditional Love
Duration: 1 hour
Key Guiding Questions:
Why is it important to show support to queer and trans folks?
What are some best practices to support someone who is coming out?
How – and should – I tell other people about my loved one’s queer identity?
How can I support queer people if I don’t like to protest?
Pronouns & Misgendering
Duration: 1 hour
Key Guiding Questions:
How do I use different pronouns like they/them, neopronouns, or mixed pronouns?
What are some ways that I can practice using pronouns?
What if I make a mistake?
Does using pronouns really even matter?
Advocates, Allies & Accomplices
Duration: 1 hour
Key Guiding Questions:
What are the harms of traditional (performative) allyship – isn’t any kind of allyship good?
What if I’m not a ‘protest in the street’ kind of person – how else could I advocate?
How can I support loved ones as an ally?
What does it mean to be an accomplice – am I helping someone break out of jail or something?