Teen Class (TEENS ONLY; 16-18 years)
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: To respect the privacy of youth participants, parents/caregivers are not permitted to observe youth sessions. We are committed to both safety and transparency and our program team is happy to answer any questions about our content or approach. Thank you for your understanding. For questions or additional info, please contact Emmalinda MacLean, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, More Than Sex-Ed at emmalinda@morethansex-ed.org.

Sexual Identities: Gender, Expression, Attraction, History, and Stereotypes

• Participants distinguish between components of sexual identity, and define vocabulary people may use to describe themselves. Facilitators acknowledge different feelings and attitudes in the LGBTQ+ community towards different terms
• Explore the history of queer communities and the movement for equal rights, including global cultures that celebrate gender diversity, the Stonewall Uprising and the AIDS crisis, and modern struggles for legal protections and access to healthcare
• The group brainstorms gender stereotypes and discusses how stereotypes cause harm to people of all genders and sexual/romantic orientations
• Participants evaluate the impact of homophobia, transphobia, heterosexism, and cissexism on the safety and well-being of both LGBTQ+ and cisgender/heterosexual people

Emmalinda MacLean, co-founder and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, More Than Sex-Ed

Feliks Eskilson, Client Program Coordinator and facilitator, More Than Sex-Ed

Dr. Allie Melendez, Adult Education Coordinator and facilitator, More Than Sex-Ed