302 Student Services Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing MI 48824
Phone: (517) 353-9520
Fax: (517) 432-1495
Email: lbgtrc @ msu.edu
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - noon, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(We're usually here during the noon hour, too.)
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Creating a
Safe Zone
for lesbian, bi, gay, transgender and ally people |
- What is heterosexism?
- What is genderism?
- How can I become an effective ally for LBGT and diversity issues?
The Safe Zone training program's goal is to activate MSU students, faculty and staff
to transform the climate of
the MSU campus into a literal "safe zone" for LBGT persons. Participants can expect a
high energy, interactive workshop, designed to provide an in-depth understanding of LBGT
identities, related oppression, and practical skills for becoming effective allies.
Workshop content is presented in a multicultural, social justice context.
To shedule a Safe Zone training workshop, please contact us.
If you would like to attend a Safe Zone training workshop, send us your contact information
and we'll notify you when the next traning workshop is offered.
Participant comments from 2005-2006 workshops
These are taken verbatim from the evaluation forms filled in following workshop sessions.
- "Many of the issues relating to gender identity were new to me, and the context in
which it was placed (as part of a system of sexism) helped put things in perspective I
think. It definitely made me want to understand more about the issue."
- "I have a deeper understanding of terms and vocabulary related to gender issues."
- "As a mentor, it is important to be able to share what it means to be an ally with my
residents. I want them to recognize that saying something like, "that's gay" is just
not okay. I remind them consistently, but this training reinforced this need."
- "I think that I am more aware of my privilege as a heterosexual woman and how that plays
out in my everyday life. I think I am also more conscious of trying not to make assumptions
about people's sexuality."
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