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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:33 pm
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Age: 19
Gender: [ ] Male [x] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[x] Not Very Important
[ ] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[x] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[ ] Gay
[x] Lesbian
[ ] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[ ] Other: _______________
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
i agree. while putting someone in a box, so to speak, can seem suffocating, often labels and the act of categorizing can help people feel that they have an identity and a group that they can belong to.
5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone?
[x] Yes [ ] No
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[x] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[ ] Very Important
[x] Important
[ ] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [x] Yes [ ] No
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to?
everyone?
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
mostly everyone i've ever told has been fine with it.
11. How old were you when you came out? 16
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[x] Yes [ ] No
13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [x] No. Explain
i was harassed by a boy when i was pretty young and i was actually ashamed of it, so i didn't tell anyone.
14. What solution did you come up with?
forget about it.
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[x] Yes [ ] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [x] Yes [ ] No. Explain.
there's not much to explain. i just told people.
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[x] Yes [ ] No
18. Is it:
[x] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[x] Yes [ ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
i'd rather not.
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:41 pm
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Age: 18
Gender: [ ] Male [ x] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[ ] Not Very Important
[x] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[x] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[ ] Gay
[x] Lesbian
[ ] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[ ] Other: _______________
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
I disagree, sexuality is fluid and can change at any time. People should be whith whomever they choose, but society needs an explanation behind everything so people sometimes feel they need to label themselves or are pressured into doing so
5. Do you tend to use labels every time you engage in a conversation with someone?
[ ] Yes [x] No
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[x] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[ ] Very Important
[x] Important
[ ] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [x] Yes [ ] No
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? My sisters, and my parents
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
My middle sister started crying because it was unexpected
My youngest was all "oh okay then, thats cool"
My mom flipped out. She started hugging me and told me it was just a phase.
Dad actually came up to me and gave me a lecture about how I should be responsible and gradually told me he knew "how I was"
11. How old were you when you came out?
13 for my sisters, 14 for mom, and 18 for dad
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[ ] Yes [x] No
13. Did you tell someone about it?
[ ] Yes [ ] No. Explain
14. What solution did you come up with?
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[x] Yes [ ] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No. Explain.
No, I talked to whomever was being verbal towards my friend. Well not really talked, just argued a little
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[x] Yes [ ] No
18. Is it:
[x] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
yes and no, I was mad at myself for the longest time because I wasn't going to end up being what my dad wanted.
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:40 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:30 pm
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Age: __17___
Gender: [X] Male [ ] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[X] Not Very Important
[ ] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[X] Agree
[ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[X] Gay
[ ] Lesbian
[ ] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[ ] Other: _______________
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
I disagree with labeling people based on sexuality because sexuality usually doesn't fit exactly into a defined category. It's my belief that sexuality is a wide spectrum of likes and dislikes in the opposite and/or same sex.
5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone?
[ ] Yes [X] No
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[X] Agree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[ ] Very Important
[ ] Important
[X] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [X] Yes [ ] No
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? My sister and friends
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
They were completely fine with it, except for the girl friends that had crushes on me. But even those girls got over it pretty soon.
11. How old were you when you came out? 15, I think.
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[X] Yes [ ] No
13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [X] No. Explain
The only times I've been harassed about sexuality has been when someone assumed I was gay: Since my friends were usually there to hear the harassment, I didn't really need to tell them about it.
14. What solution did you come up with?
I just tried to ignore it, though it wasn't a very effective solution.
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[X] Yes [ ] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [X] No. Explain.
The guy that was being harassed handled it well, so I didn't see the need.
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[ ] Yes [X] No
18. Is it:
[ ] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[X] Yes [ ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
I didn't have 'homophobia' necessarily, but I did often despise myself when I first truly realized I was gay. Prior to that, I was buried under a ton of denial.
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:59 pm
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Seth Keifer Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. This questionnaire is anonymous and is conducted for the sole purpose of completing a social science final research project. Thank you for your time. Note: Please put an “x” to the space provided in answering the questions that are applicable to you. Age: __20___ Gender: [ x ] Male [ ] Female 1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is: [ ] Extremely Important [ ] Very Important [ ] Not Very Important [ x ] Not at all Important 2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels. [ ] Strongly Agree [ x ] Agree [ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree [ ] Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree 3. What is your sexual orientation? [ ] Straight [ x ] Gay [ ] Lesbian [ ] Bisexual [ ] Transgender [ ] Other: _______________ 4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain. yes, sort of, sexuality is always shifting due to peoples need to be unique and create unnecessary labels. i feel there is a point some has to say enough is enough 5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 6. Labels limit self-expression. [ ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Disagree [ x ] Strongly Disagree 7. Coming out is: [ x ] Very Important [ ] Important [ ] Neutral [ ] Not Very Important [ ] Not At All Important 8. Did you come out to someone yet? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? an emotionally stable friend 10. What was their response during and after you came out? she was very accepting just kinda went with it she wanted to know why i came out to her first 11. How old were you when you came out? _18_ 12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 13. Did you tell someone about it? [ x ] Yes [ ] No. Explain of course i told i dont tolerate neanderthals harassing me. told a teacher a few times 14. What solution did you come up with? then i just ignored them. it didnt bother me any more. it bothered my friends though and they were more than willing to fight for me. 15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ x ] No. Explain. im horribly quiet and i was already the target. 17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance? high school did not. college does. [ ] Yes [ ] No 18. Is it: idk i dont go to it seems kinda pointless and i dont care for the people in it. [ ] Very helpful [ ] Helpful [ ] Not Very Helpful [ ] Not Very Helpful 19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail. i was in denial from 8th grade to first half of college. i was just afraid. |
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:08 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:12 pm
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Age: __21___
Gender: [ ] Male [x ] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[ x] Not Very Important
[ ] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[x ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[ ] Gay
[ x] Lesbian
[ ] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[ ] Other: _______________
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
As much as I find the length to whih people will label themselves annoying, it is useful.
5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone?
[x ] Yes [ ] No
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[ x] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[ ] Very Important
[x ] Important
[ ] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [ x] Yes [ ] No
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? _An aunt, my dad, and some of my classmates._____________
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
My classmates didn't care, except for one girl who said it was nasty - she hated me anyway, so I didn't care, 2 girls who recoiled from me, even though they were very chummy with the other lesbian in the class rolleyes , my aunt was skeptical, and my dad stopped talking to me for over a year.
11. How old were you when you came out? _16 or 17___
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[ ] Yes [x ] No
13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No.
N/A
14. What solution did you come up with?
N/A
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[ ] Yes [x ] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No.
N/A
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[ ] Yes [x ] No
18. Is it:
[ ] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[ ] Yes [x ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
I'd also like to point out that Transgendered isn't a sexual orientation. >.> That prolly should have been listed under gender... |
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:38 pm
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Age: 24
Gender: [X] Male [ ] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[X] Not Very Important
[ ] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[X] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[ ] Gay
[ ] Lesbian
[ ] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[X] Other: Queer
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
Labels (adjectives) facilitate conversation and relationships of all kinds. They simplify and aid in understanding. Not everyone feels their sexuality can be described by the usual "labels". There's nothing wrong with that, but I am definitely in favour of using adjectives in place of lengthy explanations about one's sexuality, where appropriate.
5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone?
[x] Yes [ ] No
(This question seems odd to me, even in context of the survey. In a general sense, while every sentence you speak may not include an adjective, any sort of meaningful conversation is difficult without them. If you're referring to labels for human sexuality...who, exactly, only converses about sexuality? More so, why would I try to discuss sexuality without the use of common terms like "gay", "straight", or "bi", even if I am not someone who enjoys using such terms, or feels that they apply to me?)
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[x] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[ ] Very Important
[ ] Important
[x] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
Depends entirely on the individual and their circumstances.
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [X] Yes [ ] No
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to?
Originally? My friends. I'm not in the closet at all at this point, though.
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
Neutral or positive.
11. How old were you when you came out? 15 to friends, 16 in general
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[x] Yes [ ] No
13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [x] No. Explain.
I didn't really tell anyone, no. Maybe some of my friends? This was about 10 years ago, I don't really remember.
14. What solution did you come up with?
I ignored it for the most part. At the time, I saw no other solution, and in retrospect I still see no other alternatives.
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[X] Yes [ ] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [X] No. Explain.
It's complicated.
At the time, I was in school, and I was not friends with the victims (they were several years younger than me, I doubt they knew who I was). I'm not sure who, exactly, I could have told, aside from the school administration. If I had done that, the school may have contacted the victim's parents. If they were actually queer, this may have resulted in them being outed to their family. All in all, quite a mess.
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[ ] Yes [X] No
(I am no longer in school, but at the time, no.)
18. Is it:
[ ] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[X] Yes [ ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
I was raised in a Roman Catholic family, and when I was younger I questioned whether my sexuality was something wrong with me, or whether I would be punished in the afterlife for engaging in homosexual behaviour. I no longer experience these feelings, and haven't for a long time.
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:56 pm
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Age: __17___
Gender: [x] Male [ ] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[x] Not Very Important
[ ] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[x] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[x] Gay
[ ] Lesbian
[ ] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[ ] Other: _______________
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
Disagree, labels limit us to what we are, we are all unique individuals with feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Labels suppress that.
5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone?
[x] Yes [ ] No
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[x] Agree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[ ] Very Important
[ ] Important
[x] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [x] Yes [ ] No
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? _____A few friends_______
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
Most were like "wow... really? you are kidding right?"
Others didn't really care, no one was really mad at me or hurtful, everyone accepted it.
11. How old were you when you came out? __17__
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[ ] Yes [x] No
13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No. Explain
I have not been bullied before, im sure it will happen though.
14. What solution did you come up with?
N/A
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[x] Yes [ ] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [x] No. Explain.
Wasn't sure how to handle the situation... i wish i did something though.
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[ ] Yes [x] No
18. Is it:
N/A
[ ] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[x] Yes [ ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
I felt like there was something wrong with me and tried to suppress the feelings i felt for other boys. Eventually i accepted myself, and started telling others, I am more open about it now, and happily gay. Have yet to tell any relatives however, dreading that...
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:58 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:40 pm
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Age: 18
Gender: [ ] Male [x] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[x] Not Very Important
[ ] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[x] Agree
[ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[ ] Gay
[ ] Lesbian
[x] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[ ] Other: _______________
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
Part of me agrees because I like things to fit into neat little boxes, but I understand that tons of people don't fit into neat little boxes, and I try every day to accept that. But I do believe that it is wrong to label people.
5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone?
[x] Yes [ ] No
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[x] Agree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[X] Very Important
[ ] Important
[ ] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [x] Yes [ ] No
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? A lot of friends as well as a few family members.
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
They were all okay with it, except for one friend, but she's come around and accepts me for who I am.
11. How old were you when you came out? I'm still in the process, so I'll say 17-Now
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[ ] Yes [x] No
13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No. Explain
N/A
14. What solution did you come up with?
N/A
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[X] Yes [ ] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [X] No. Explain.
Another student already reported it.
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[x] Yes [ ] No
18. Is it:
[ ] Very helpful
[x] Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[x] Yes [ ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
When I first starting having sexual attraction towards women, I became very confused, (because girls were supposed to like boys, not girls) and that confusion became self-hatred, which then expanded to a hatred of all LGBT people. I became suicidal. I knew that being homosexual was a hard life, and I didn't want that. It took me over a year to finally accept that I might be different.
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:52 pm
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Age: __23___
Gender: [X] Male [ ] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[X] Not Very Important
[ ] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[X] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[X] Gay
[ ] Lesbian
[ ] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[ ] Other: _______________
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
I think it is a necessary evil. It helps us to meet others with similar labels, something important in starting a relationship.
5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone?
[ ] Yes [X] No
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[X] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[ ] Very Important
[X] Important
[ ] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [ ] Yes [X] No (I was in denial until about 6-7 months ago, and now I'm working on building the courage necessary to do so).
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? ___N/A_____________
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
N/A
11. How old were you when you came out? _N/A___
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[ ] Yes [X] No
13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No. Explain
N/A
14. What solution did you come up with?
N/A
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[ ] Yes [X] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No. Explain.
N/A
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[X] Yes [ ] No (I've graduated, but my college was VERY supportive of gay people).
18. Is it:
[ ] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
N/A (Did not join due to denial)
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[X] Yes [ ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
As I've admitted several times, I was in severe denial of my sexuality, and ashamed to even consider such things. I kind of wanted to have the normal life with a wife and kids, and felt that homosexuality could not provide that. I was also ashamed of how those around me might react, thought it was something that would make my life difficult, and that it was something that made me abnormal. I've since gotten over such feelings, and I am now on good terms with my sexuality. Basically, I now know nothing is wrong with me, and that I can have the family of my dreams.
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:01 am
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Seth Keifer Note: Please put an “x” to the space provided in answering the questions that are applicable to you. Age: 25 Gender: [ x ] Male [ ] Female 1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is: [ ] Extremely Important [ ] Very Important [ ] Not Very Important [ x ] Not at all Important 2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels. [ x ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree [ ] Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree 3. What is your sexual orientation? [ ] Straight [ ] Gay [ ] Lesbian [ x ] Bisexual [ ] Transgender [ ] Other: _______________ 4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain. I disagree - labeling someone JUST because of one characteristic is pointlessly silly. 5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone? [ ] Yes [ x ] No 6. Labels limit self-expression. [ x ] Strongly Agree [ ] Agree [ ] Disagree [ ] Strongly Disagree 7. Coming out is: [ ] Very Important [ x ] Important [ ] Neutral [ ] Not Very Important [ ] Not At All Important 8. Did you come out to someone yet? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? _Parents__________________ 10. What was their response during and after you came out? "It's a phase" followed by acceptance later. 11. How old were you when you came out? 17 12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be? [ ] Yes [ x ] No 13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No. Explain NA 14. What solution did you come up with? NA 15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 16. Did you tell someone about it? [ x ] Yes [ ] No. Explain. 17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 18. Is it: [ ] Very helpful [ x ] Helpful [ ] Not Very Helpful [ ] Not Very Helpful 19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)? [ ] Yes [ x ] No 20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail. |
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Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:16 am
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Age: 21
Gender: [ ] Male [X] Female
1. A clear definition of what constitutes as feminine or masculine is:
[ ] Extremely Important
[ ] Very Important
[X] Not Very Important
[ ] Not at all Important
2. Human sexuality is considered to be open and is not restricted to labels.
[X] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[ ] Neither Agree nor Disagree
[ ] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
3. What is your sexual orientation?
[ ] Straight
[ ] Gay
[ ] Lesbian
[X] Bisexual
[ ] Transgender
[ ] Other: ___________
4. Do you agree or disagree with labeling people based on their sexuality? Explain.
I don't particularly care for labels in general -- they're much too open to interpretation and no set definition that is commonly understood -- but it would be nigh impossible to get by without them. Let me put it this way: I checked "bisexual" in the above question. Mostly because "Biromantic demisexual with a strong preference for women" is rather confusing. I'll crush on both men and women equally, but would only ever hold a more-than-romantic relationship with a woman. This, to many people, would mean that I'm just a flat out lesbian. But in my mind, that joint interest in the males of the species means more bisexual.
In sumnation, most people would rather hear a simple "I'm straight/gay/lesbian/bisexual/whatever" and take their assumptions from there than get a full out grocery list of who a person would and would not prefer to have sexual relations with. Thus, labels are useful. Annoying, but useful.
5. Do you tend to use labels everytime you engage in a conversation with someone?
[X] Yes [ ] No
6. Labels limit self-expression.
[ ] Strongly Agree
[ ] Agree
[X] Disagree
[ ] Strongly Disagree
7. Coming out is:
[ ] Very Important
[ ] Important
[X] Neutral
[ ] Not Very Important
[ ] Not At All Important
8. Did you come out to someone yet? [X] Yes [ ] No
9. If yes, to whom did you come out to? A friend of mine first, then my parents, then my now-girlfriend.
10. What was their response during and after you came out?
Friend: "OMG, you actually have a crush on someone!" (This was actually the reaction I got from almost all of my friends. >.> I'm almost insulted.)
Parents: Dad didn't care, mom went on a several month long rampage wherein she accused my then crush, now girlfriend of 'turning me lesbian' and several other things, kicking me out of the house several times (I spent one week sleeping in my truck in the parking lot where I work, because I ran out of gas and was too stubborn to accept the offers of gas money/a place to sleep from my co-workers.), and sending me to therapy so they could 'fix me'.
She eventually got over it, and is now just a bit weird about it. She doesn't like to see us hold hands or hug or anything, and is paranoid about her friends finding out, but is otherwise trying to be supportive.
My now-Girlfriend: Was actually astonished and stunned into silence. (She'd had a crush on me for some time, but had convinced herself it was hopeless until I suddenly confess to her.)
11. How old were you when you came out? 20
12. Have you been bullied or harassed at school for being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[X] Yes [ ] No
13. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [X] No. Explain
When I was younger -- like, jr high and early high school -- I was often accused of being a lesbian and got a lot of lewd remarks for it, because of my refusal to date any of the guys that asked me. It wasn't really bothering me that much; I'm terribly hard to offend, and if one crossed the line, I throw a damn good punch. In effect, there was no reason to tell someone; once the guys figured out that I was no fun -- they either got ignored or beat up by a girl -- they gave up, and the girls were just being catty. It's high school. That's how girls are.
14. What solution did you come up with?
Er, see above?
15. Have you witnessed any form of harassment or bullying with regards to the victim being GLBTQ or just perceived to be?
[ ] Yes [X] No
16. Did you tell someone about it? [ ] Yes [ ] No. Explain. N/A
17. Does your school have a gay-straight alliance?
[X] Yes [ ] No
18. Is it:
[ ] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[X] Not Very Helpful
[ ] Not Very Helpful
19. Have you experienced internalized homophobia (discrimination towards oneself for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.)?
[X] Yes [ ] No
20. If yes, please explain it in brief detail.
I went through a brief period of it before I really realized that I wasn't the only girl who liked other girls. I live in a smallish, Christian community; I actually never encountered anyone from the GLBT community until late high school, when a small band of students petitioned the principal to let them do a speech on GLBT acceptance for the school. It was allowed (with strict guidelines of what could and could not be said).
Before then, I just thought I was weird for liking girls and sort of loathed myself for it, because I was weird enough without tacking that on.
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