Below you will find a list of suggestions on how to make your classroom a more queer inclusive space. Mouse over each suggestion to see an explanation.
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Use gender neutral terms to refer to your students (instead of boys and girls say students, class etc)
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Use gender neutral terms to refer to people outside of the class (partner/significant other instead of boyfriend/girlfriend)
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Default to gender neutral pronouns (they), unless you know the pronouns of a specific person you are referring to
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Do not use gender as a determining factor when making groups
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Include queer examples and resources in your class
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Include information on gender and sexual identity in sex education and biology classes
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Acknowledge sexual and gender identity when applicable
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Do not make assumptions about your students