Once the round is complete say that these examples show us that homophobia is alive in our workplaces and union. It is important as stewards that we can recognize homophobia and work to stop it in our workplaces and union If any of the following examples do not come up, you may want to reference them as well: Name calling Stereotyping Using words that hurt i.e. – “fag”, “dyke”, “that’s so gay” Discrimination in the form of refusal of service, denial of an opportunity Deliberate exclusion or avoidance Ridiculing Refusing to acknowledge family Physical threats or attacks Teasing or taunting Say that we just talked about examples of homophobia. Ask: What might bi-phobia look like? Would it be the same as homophobia? How might it differ? [examples to include] Often straights and gays and lesbians alike negate bisexuality referring to them as fence-sittings or not willing to make a decision Some may see bisexuality as a phase
Once the round is complete say that these examples show us that homophobia is alive in our workplaces and union. It is important as stewards that we can recognize homophobia and work to stop it in our workplaces and union If any of the following examples do not come up, you may want to reference them as well: Name calling Stereotyping Using words that hurt i.e. – “fag”, “dyke”, “that’s so gay” Discrimination in the form of refusal of service, denial of an opportunity Deliberate exclusion or avoidance Ridiculing Refusing to acknowledge family Physical threats or attacks Teasing or taunting Say that we just talked about examples of homophobia. Ask: What might bi-phobia look like? Would it be the same as homophobia? How might it differ? [examples to include] Often straights and gays and lesbians alike negate bisexuality referring to them as fence-sittings or not willing to make a decision Some may see bisexuality as a phase
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