Basic (Level 1) Training
The goal of our level one programs is to provide a foundational level of knowledge as related to gender, sexuality, transitioning, and the Pride community.
This level is good for people who have not had previous 2SLGBTQ-training, or, have not had any training within the past year.
Level 1 Topics
Queer History & Terminology 101
Duration: 30 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
How has language relating to gender and sexuality evolved?
What were key moments in the queer liberation movement?
How should I refer to the community – rainbow, Pride, LGBTQ, queer?
Do the Pride flags have specific meanings behind them?
Sexuality 101
Duration: 30 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
What are the different types of attraction?
Can a person not experience attraction at all?
Why are more people using the term ‘queer’ nowadays?
Do people need to be in a relationship to be happy?
Gender 101
Duration: 30 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
What’s the difference between gender and sex?
Why are binaries for sex and gender harmful?
What is the difference between drag performers and trans people?
Why should I use the term cisgender if I’m just a woman/man?
Transitioning 101
Duration: 30 minutes
Key Guiding Questions:
Do all trans people experience gender dysphoria?
What does gender euphoria feel like?
Is medical transition the only option for trans people?
Are there any barriers to transitioning?