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Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender & questioning (GLBTQ) youth
In the November 2004 election, 11 ballot initiatives were passed denying gays and lesbians the legal right to marry. Emboldened by the political shift to the right, social conservatives have become increasingly vocal about their homophobia. The impact on gay youth is enormous. Research shows homophobia greatly contributes to higher rates of suicide, violence victimization, risk behavior for HIV infection, and substance abuse among gay youth as compared to their heterosexual peers. Gay youth are often ignored in sex education classes, shunned by some family and friends, exposed to harassment and violence in schools and at work, and denied the legal right to marry.
Television has an important role to play in combating homophobia and its negative impact on gay youth. The Media Project lists resources below for you to read some amazing personal stories and information to help you create compelling storylines on this issue.
Must Visit Web Sites
- YouthResource (www.youthresource.com) is created by and for GLBTQ youth ages 13 to 24 and takes a holistic approach to sexual health by offering support, community, resources, and peer-to-peer education about issues of concern to GLBTQ youth.
- Ambiente Joven (www.ambientejoven.org) is a Spanish-language Web site for Latino/Latina YMSM and GLBTQ youth and provides information on safer sex, HIV/AIDS, and mental and sexual health through peer educators based in the United States and Latin America.
Resources from The Media Project
Additional Resources from Advocates for Youth (Pages will open in a new window.)
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