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A History of Terminology in the LGBT+ Community

During this class, we will explore the history of language surrounding the LGBT+ community

Bek Dawson

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(95)

What's included

1 live meeting

1 in-class hours

Class Experience

The class will begin with a description of how language use of this nature has changed throughout history. We will move throughout history, covering some words that are no longer in use and many that are still used today. Most words in the LGBTQIA+ acronym will be covered, as well as other words related to the LGBT+ community - such as a variety of pronouns. We will also have a discussion about how language is used frequently in the community today. 

This will be mostly a lecture class, but there are some discussion components and students are encouraged to ask their own questions.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

This focuses on sexuality and gender, which can be a sensitive topic for some. While discussing historical language, we will mention some words that were used in the past but may be seen as offensive now.

Supply List

They are not required to bring anything other than note-taking materials for their own use. They will be given the PowerPoint used during class.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Bek Dawson

Joined May, 2019

4.8

95reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I received a graduate certificate for women's and gender studies. During this, I taught an upper level women's and gender studies course which focused on sexuality. I am passionate about gender studies and the LGBT+ movement and focused on it as a part of my master's thesis, which focused on identity language usage in the LGBT+ community. I have also created educational content and events that relate to LGBT+ history. I bring a sociological lens to discussions about gender and sexuality, as well as an emphasis in the importance of recognizing history. In addition to this academic background, I also have experience teaching younger children. So, I can take some larger concepts and bring it to the level that they are at and show them how it can apply to their lives.