Making the LGBTQ+ Community Feel Safe
Jayla, D’Quarius, Hector, Marissa, Jaden, Chavaria
Research Problem
Bullying and harassment of and within the LGBTQ+ community are connected to unawareness and lack of knowledge about the community.
Research Question #1
What are some effective ways to educate McKinley students, faculty, and staff about the LGBTQ+ communities?
Research Question #2
What effective methods could teachers, students, and staff use to create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ community?
Research Purpose
Create better understanding of LGBTQ+ community at MSHS by making them feel safer and educating others about the community.
2017 National School Climate Survey
Students face harassment and unsafe environments due to lack of safe spaces and knowledge about LGBTQ+ student identities
2015 Report by the American Psychological Association
Lack of education about gender and sexual identity promotes misunderstanding, which turns into bullying and harassment.
Research Design
Research Claim #1
We need student involvement to raise awareness and relationships of diverse gender and sexual identities among McKinley students.
Research Claim #2
Lack of education about the LGBTQ+ community causes problems in school.
Counter-Argument
LGBTQ+ students don’t need special protection because there is already an anti- bullying policy.
Our Community ACTION
Conclusion
Thank You!