Beyond the Stereotype Resources

Poster Campaign

This page is designed to provide information and resources to accompany the Beyond the Stereotype: There is Pride campaign. Please feel free to use this information to supplement any projects, classroom curriculum, activities, events; etc. Anyone who feels they do not have the background to present on this topic is encouraged to work with the Gender Equity Center and/or the LGBTQA Pride Center to support or collaborate any of their ongoing work. This information is intended to be helpful but not by any means to be all encompassing. Check back frequently for updated information. If you would like to recommend any information for this page you can do so by sending an e-mail to diversity@csusm.edu with the subject heading "Recommendations for the Beyond the Stereotype: There is Pride page."

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List of External Resources

Faculty-Curriculum/Presentations/Activities

LGBTRC USC Educational Activities
MTV’s Look Different
LGBTRC USC Faculty and Staff Toolkit
Abbie E. Goldberg and Katherine R. Allen. Teaching Undergraduates About LGBTQ Identities, Families and Intersectionality. Family Relations (2017) 1 DOI:10.1111/fare.12224
Katherine Allen- opening the classroom closet: sexual orientation and self-discloure
Lennon, E., & Mistler, B. J. (2014). Cisgenderism. Transgender Studies Quarterly, 1, 63–64. doi: 10.1215/23289252-2399623

Queering Pedagogy

Eric Kofer.Opening the classroom closet? should this be apart of the reading
Barnard, I. (1993). Bibliography for an anti-homo phobic pedagogy: A resource for students, teachers, administrators, and activists. Feminist Teacher, 7(3), 50–52.
Kuyper, L., & Bos, H. (2016). Mostly heterosexual and lesbian/gay young adults: Differences in mental health and substance use and the role of minority stress. Journal of Sex Research, 53, 731–741. doi: 10.1080/00224499.2015.1071310

Readings-(Intersectional Identities)

Williams, Kimberlé Crenshaw. “Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics and Violence against Women of Color.” In: Martha Albertson Fineman, Rixanne Mykitiuk, Eds. The Public Nature of Private Violence. (New York: Routledge, 1994), p. 93-118.
Jasbir Puar. ‘I would rather be a cyborg than a goddess’ Intersectionality, Assemblage, and Affective Politics, eipcp, 01 2011.
Sirma Bilge, Université de Montréal. Developing Intersectional Solidarities: A Plea for Queer Intersectionality. Tuesday, October 18, 2011
.Somerville, Siobhan. Queering the Color Line: Race and the Invention of Homosexuality in America. 2000
Lawston, Jodie M. 2018. Sociology: Structure and Change. Pearson Education.
McRuer, Robert. Compulsory Able-Bodiedness and Queer/Disabled Existence. In Lennard J. Davis, ed. The Disability Studies Reader. 2nd ed. Routledge. 88-99. 2006.
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2009). Coming out and negotiating heteronormativity in higher education. Lesbian & Gay Psychology Review, 10, 3–7.
Elizabeth, A. (2013). Challenging the binary: Sexual identity that is not duality. Journal of Bisexuality, 13, 329–337. doi: 10.1080/15299716.2013.813421
hooks, b. (1994). Teaching to transgress: Education as the practice of freedom. New York, NY: Routledge.
Lennon, E., & Mistler, B. J. (2014). Cisgenderism. Transgender Studies Quarterly, 1, 63–64. doi: 10.1215/23289252-2399623
Intersectional Identities. LGBT Resource Center, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Pop Culture

Kimberlé Crenshaw - On Intersectionality - keynote - WOW 2016: Southbank Centre". Southbank Centre at YouTube. Retrieved 8 January, 2018
Binkley, C. (2015, September 18). He? She? Ze? Colleges add gender-free pronouns, alter policy. Big Story. Retrieved from http://bigstory.ap.org/article/48c986c722ba4e5bb8a5a4c1f1d31df1/he-she-ze-universities-add-gender-pronouns-alter-policy
Boucher, M. (2011). Teaching “trans issues”: An intersectional and systems-based approach. New Directions for Teaching & Learning, 125, 65–75. doi: 10.1002/tl.434
Let's Queer Things Up!
23 of the Most Iconic LGBT Characters in Pop Culture History
How LGBTQ Stars are changing Society Through Pop Culture
History of Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Social Movements

Upstander Intervention/Allyship

Guide to Allyship - An ever-evolving and growing open source guide meant to provide you with the resources for becoming a more effective ally. What this guide covers: What is an ally?, Why allies are necessary, The Work of Allyship (dos and don’ts), How to handle mistakes. http://www.guidetoallyship.com/
Roxanne Gay, 2016, “On Making Black Lives Matter,” Marie Claire, http://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a21423/roxane-gay-philando-castile-alton-sterling/
Christopher Keelty, 2016, “Why I dislike the term ally,” Medium, https://medium.com/@keeltyc/why-i-dislike-the-term-ally-f1635e04b82f
Sparkforhumanity, 2017, “Why I don’t use the term ally,” Spark for Humanity, http://spark4humanity.com/why-i-dont-use-the-term-ally/
National Center for Transgender Equality. 2016. Supporting the Transgender People in your Life: On Being a Good Ally. https://transequality.org/issues/resources/supporting-the-transgender-people-in-your-life-a-guide-to-being-a-good-ally
Tips for Allies of Transgender People. 2016. https://www.glaad.org/transgender/allies
Human Rights Campaign. 2014. Coming Out as a Supporter: A Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans
Dastagir, A. E. (2016). LGBTQ Definitions Every Good Ally Should Know. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/06/15/lgbtq-glossary-slang-ally-learn-language/101200092/
Bisexuality 101. Bisexual Resource Center. https://biresource.org/bisexuality-101/
Speak out as an LGBT ally: #gotyourback pledge. GLAAD. https://www.glaad.org/gotyourback
Straight for Equality: https://www.straightforequality.org/allyresources
Transgender Ally Resources from USC: https://lgbtrc.usc.edu/trans/transgender/
Campus Pride: https://theshaananigans.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/ally-is-not-an identity/, https://www.campuspride.org/resources/how-to-be-an-lgbt-ally/

CSUSM Campus Resources

GAyPRIL at CSUSM
Gender Equity Center The Gender Equity Center (GEC) is an inclusive space which promotes positive interactions in a diverse environment at California State University San Marcos.
LGBTQA Pride Center. The LGBTQA Pride Center (PC) is an inclusive space which promotes positive interactions in a diverse environment. The PC strives to provide a space that celebrates and affirms students who identify with all genders and sexualities in the LGBTQ community and their allies at California State University San Marcos.
LGBTQA Faculty Staff Association-The mission of LGBTQA FSA is to address the needs of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer people and allies (LGBTQA) on campus, to serve the LGBTQA community, and to promote the various LGBTQA cultures.
LGBTQIA Safe Space- This group will provide a safe and supportive environment for persons who identify as LGBTQIA, those who might be questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and those who would like support as they navigate the coming out process. Come join us to meet new people, build a sense of community, and to share your experiences (both the benefits and challenges) of being LGBTQIA.
Rainbow Recognition Ceremony
CSUSM Trans Resources- We strive to make our community centers safe and brave spaces for students to build a community that embraces all of their identities. Visit the centers to pick up a pronoun button, attend an event, or meet great people! Nervous about visiting the center, make an appointment to meet somewhere else on campus by sending an e-mail to Abrahán Monzón, Assistant Director of ASI Community Center at amonzon@csusm.edu.
Safe Zone Training
TGNC Task Force Report & Recommendations (Recommendation Progress update coming soon)
University Library LGBTQ Studies Guide

Legal Resources (San Diego County)

Housing Resources

Best Companines for LGBTQ workers- All companies on this website: meet the following 4 criteria:

Non-discrimination policies across business entities
Equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families
Internal education and accountability metrics to promote LGBTQ inclusion competency
Public commitment to LGBTQ equality

Other Resources

A Resource for Coming Out
Campus Pride Index- The campus pride index has been the premier LGBTQ benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities. The free online tool allows prospective students, families/parents and those interested in higher education to search a database of LGBTQ-friendly campuses who have come out to improve the academic experience and quaility of campus life.
Dastagir, A. E. 2016. The imaginary predator in the bathroom. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/04/28/transgender-bathroom-bills-discrimination/32594395/ (1 minute embedded video)
LGBT Ted Talks Videos
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary, UC Davis
oSTEM-out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics- oSTEM is a national society dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA communities in the STEM fields
Out in Business- Out in Business positions all Foster MBA students to be leaders of LGBTQ+ inclusion in business, both through providing a welcoming community for LGBTQ+ students, and demonstrating the importance of equality in business.
Outie Awards- The “Outies” are awarded at the annual Out & Equal Workplace Summit. Outie Awards recognize individuals and organizations who are leaders in advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in workplaces globally.
Out in Tech-As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we provide resources and mentorship to ensure career access for LGBTQ youth and provide web services for LGBTQ activists around the world.
Pronouns Matter