
it’s not sonic, it’s snownic!
it’s not sonic, it’s snownic!
That color wheel thing.
I made this Pride Month primer for work, and thought y’all might enjoy it, too. It’s meant to be just the VERY BASICS, and does not cover everything. Feel free to ask questions, though I’m not an authority. There are lots of other great resources out there!
Transcript below:
Pride Primer
History:
Pride started as The Stonewall Riots, which began on June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City. This served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world. (from History.com)
Purpose:
LGBTQIA+ Definition
Sex and Gender
Biology:
Sex is generally defined as male, female, or intersex, dependent on chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs. As complex, biological organisms, humans can and do exist anywhere within these metrics. Intersex individuals are as common as being a natural red head. For example, PCOS is a genetic condition that is considered intersex, as it affects a person’s hormones in development. Sex is biological, gender is a social construct, and varies from culture to culture.
Identity:
Everyone has pronouns. Some common ones are: he/him, she/her, and they/them.
Attraction
Sexual and Romantic
Attraction has two components, sexual and romantic. A person can be any combination, and some of the most common types are:
For example, a person may be asexual/heteromantic, meaning that they have little to no desire for sex, but are interested/open to a romantic relationship with someone of the opposite gender.
Pokemon request from the stream tonight. Thanks for coming! 8)