In society, people are constantly harassed, bullied, and killed due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. So, how can this infliction against human rights be availed? To make McHenry County College a more accepting place for people who identify as LGTBQA, it is important that we educate both the faculty and the students.
First, by having guest speakers talk about the issues of transphobia, homophobia, and the struggles that correspond with identifying as queer, this allows for people to not only learn about LGBTQA issues, but also feel comfortable to ask questions that they may not feel comfortable asking at home. In addition, it is also important that we allow transgender students to use locker rooms and bathrooms that they identify with, or have a separate facility that trans students can use the washroom or change in so acts of violence can be avoided.
Second, McHenry County College should establish a LGBTQA extracurricular group so students who identify as such have a safe place to go to if their environment is toxic, and they will have the ability to develop relationships with friends without fearing that they will be judged.
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For example, by acknowledging the Stonewall Riots in U.S. History, and discussing modern issues consistently in class, this will encourage students to inform themselves as well as bring up questions that they may have about the community as well as be able to express their opinions. Also, by encouraging significant events such as the Day of Silence, or by having the LGBTQA community participate in a school parade or pep rally, this allows the group to become more known as awareness is raised about the struggles that are faced when one identifies as