LGBQT+
LGBQT+
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LGBQT+
What comes to mind when you hear the term LGBQT+
What do you know about LGBTQ+?
I'm confident
Quite a lot
A bit
Very little
Lesbian
Gay
Transgender
Bisexual
Queer
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Someone whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Someone attracted to both men and women
A woman who is attracted to other women
Someone attracted to people of the same gender
An umbrella term for non-heterosexual identitiesh men and women
Represents other sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
Common Sexualities Explained
Bisexual → attracted to more than one gender
Pansexual → attraction regardless of gender
Asexual → little or no sexual attraction
Heterosexual → attracted to opposite gender
Homosexual → attracted to same gender
Do you think people your age feel safe being open about their sexuality?
Yes
No
Why might coming out be difficult?
Stereotypes
Gay men 🏳️🌈
“All are feminine or ‘camp’”
“Obsessed with fashion or makeup”
“Act a certain way / have a certain voice”
Lesbian women 🏳️🌈
“All are masculine or ‘butch’”
“Don’t care about appearance”
“Hate men”
Bisexual people 💜
“Just confused / going through a phase”
“More likely to cheat”
“Only doing it for attention”
Asexual people 🖤
“Don’t feel love at all”
“Just haven’t met the right person”
“Something is ‘wrong’ with them”
Stereotypes are oversimplified and often harmful. Everyone experiences their identity differently.
Did you know
The word “queer” was once a slur but has been reclaimed by many LGBTQ+ people.
Some animals, like penguins and dolphins, display same-sex behaviors.
What year did same sex marriage become legal in England and Wales?
2007
2014
2003
Still illegal
Which country legalised same sex marriage first?
Netherlands 2001
USA 1985
Australia 2010
Germany 1945
Which event sparked the modern pride movement?
Pub Bombing 1995
San Francisco Riots
Stonewall Uprising 1969
Brighton Pier Fire
Police raided the Stonewall Inn—a popular, mafia-owned gay bar—in the early morning of June 28, 1969, arresting employees and targeting patrons for violating laws like not wearing "gender-appropriate" clothing.
Pronouns
Non Binary
Female
Male
His/He
They/them
Her/She
What Happens If You’re LGBTQ+ in These Countries?
Laws don’t always reflect every person’s views — many people in these countries still support equality but may not be able to speak out safely.
How might living under these laws affect someone’s daily life or mental health?
Which celebrities are LGBQT+
Discussion
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