This LGBTQIA+ course has been constructed specifically to not only educate but raise awareness about people who recognize as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Double attraction, Transgender, Queer. The ‘+’ includes people who define their sexual orientation and/or gender identity as anything other than heterosexual. In this course we will look at this in greater detail with the aim of raising consciousness about people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and how you can support them in your care.
Course content
Language, terminology and definitions
Myths and assumptions
Statistics
Communication – how we use Language
LGBTQ+ history
Understanding the problem with gender stereotypes
The difference between sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
Trans awareness
Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia (HBT) and Despise Crimes
LGBTQ+ families and relationships
The laws that protect people and communities, support groups, history and further information
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LGBTQ+ Awareness
Our LGBTQ Awareness course is for anyone wanting to know the up to date laws and legislations around LGBTQ+ itself. You will learn the importance of language and terminology in relation to minority groups and how the ways in which people are referred to and portrayed can possess a significant impact on how they are perceived in society. You will learn whilst there are some similarities between bullying and harassment, the two are different, particularly when it comes to legalities.
All about this LGBTQ+ Visibility course
This LGBTQ+ Awareness course will cover some of the specific language and terminology that is used in relation to Queer. This course will also cover discrimination and intersectional discrimination in detail, as well as looking in depth at the difference between bullying and harassment.
The Human Rights Act 1998 will be covered in this course and you will learn that if any individual believes that their human rights own been breached that they can take action against this in court.
You will consider LGBTQ+ Awareness in schools and the modern obligation for schools in England to teach Homosexual relationships as part of relationship a
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LGBT Foundation Training Academy
Our Development Academy can help you do that!
Our Training Academy is perfect for businesses and organisations wanting to take their support for LGBTQ+ people, communities and customers to the next level!
Our Training modules are online / face-to-face, live, interactive group sessions with the opportunity to ask questions throughout. Our modules set the foundation for a strong, strong and inclusive workplace, whether you’re LGBTQ+ yourself and want to see your workplace grow or you are a business head and want your customers and staff to hold the best experience possible.
Our expert team have worked with over 100 high-profile private, public, and voluntary sector organisations across 150 bespoke sessions. Each client reported high satisfaction rates, increased knowledge and confidence and better equipped to support their LGBTQ+ customers and colleagues.
We pride ourselves on working with you to set a foundation where your LGBTQ+ staff and customers can flourish. But it can be tough to know where to start – that’s why our three core modules are perfect for everyone AND RUN every 2nd and 4th week of the month!
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Learn about some of the human rights issues faced by lesbian, gay, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) communities and explore key concepts of equality and justice. Equip yourself with the skills to grow more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people in all areas of life.
Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity
In this online course offered by University of Colorado, you will investigate the history of Queer activism, the diverse identities of LGBTQ people and their unique experiences. You will learn about key concepts of LGBTQ+ investigate and learn about the basics of gender-sensitive language and terminology. You will also analyze how Homosexual issues relate to racism, whiteness, religion, conflict and reconciliation. This introductory course takes approximately seven hours to complete. After completing the course you will have a better sympathetic how the LGBTQ+ group has shaped the conversation around human rights, equality and justice.
Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The University of Pittsburgh offers a four week online course about diversity and inclusion in the Workplace. This course will investi
