It’s harder to hate when an environment encourages friendships. I’ve seen students with a hostile bigoted view of gender and sexual identity become more open-minded and positive about LGBTQ classmates. When classmates work together on projects or join sports and clubs, tolerance expands. Thirdly, exposure leads others to acceptance. With these interactions, our teacher has created a platform for a healthy and informative discussion about gender identity, one that has helped my friend become more confident.
She uses his preferred name and pronouns and educates other students on the experience of being trans. The teacher does everything she can to make him feel comfortable. One of my classes includes a young transgender teen. Secondly, to be a successful learner, one must feel accepted in class. More school news: GOP lawmaker aims to strip state funding from school districts that defied Gov. What does this bill mean?: Five things to know about Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' gender discussions at schools bill Policies in crosshairs: Palm Beach County school LGBTQ policies in the crosshairs in 'Don't Say Gay' bill Recognizing, not hiding, the strengths and talents of LGBTQ students would normalize their contributions and lead to more acceptance. Social awareness of an issue is the first step toward understanding, equality and acceptance. Those of us who seek peace and equality for all should not stand by and watch such a harmful bill become law.
Used in a sentence: "Imma let this powder cook so Ru doesn't call me out on my beard.Given the strides in LGBTQ awareness and rights, it’s hard to fathom that these bills are even on the table. That face was beat!" Cookingĭefinition: In reference to applying makeup-to let the powder sit on your face for a while so it appears more natural. Used in a sentence: "She served a sick winged liner and a sickening contour. Used in a sentence: "That is fiiiiiierce!" Beat Used in a sentence: "My name is Monique and I am a member of the House of Eleganza, raised by Mother Darienne Eleganza." Fierceĭefinition: If you're not familiar with this one, then, well, you're just not fierce enough.
Now, read her for FILTH!" Family/Houseĭefinition: As part of drag culture, queens join families or a house and use them as last names families usually teach their "children" how to do drag. Used in a sentence: "Girls, the library is open. Used in a sentence: "Honey, once you get up on that stage you better sissy that walk." The libraryĭefinition: In reference to reading, or throwing shade, the library is metaphorically a place where drag queens insult each other back and forth in a playful manner. Used in a sentence: "As soon as she puts on that wig, makeup, and dress, she starts to serve fish." Sissy that walkĭefinition: To strut in the most feminine way possible. Used in a sentence: "She walked in and served Valley girl realness with that blonde hair." Fish Used in a sentence: "Girl, I'm about to spill the tea on everything that happened last night." Realnessĭefinition: The ability to embody the truest version of something or someone, usually when referring to the opposite sex. Used in a sentence: "Jiggly Caliente, Shante, you stay." Tea/Tĭefinition: Slang for the word truth or gossip. Now, sashay, away." Shante, you stayĭefinition: Reassurance that you are not going home Ru calls her girls Shante as a term of endearment. Used in a sentence: "Alexis Mateo, you are stunning my dear. Used in a sentence: "Girl, you will own everything with that new pair of glitter platforms." Sashay, away.ĭefinition: To leave aka to be eliminated from the competition.
Used in a sentence: "She done already done had herses." She owns everythingĭefinition: To be the one true queen to be the most fabulous. But after much controversy surrounding RuPaul's "She-Mail" (think: Tyra Mail), the producers of the show switched the term to this. Used in a sentence: "Girl, Madonna's new album is sickening!" She done already done had hersesĭefinition: To be quite honest, the internet still has no idea what this means. Definition: Amazing, incredible, the best.