GLBTQ Who? Challenges Faced by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Young Adults

Although the political and social climate has changed substantially in recent years, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transsexual young adults still face a vast array of challenges. Discrimination, homophobia, lack of family support, depression, substance abuse, homelessness, and low self-esteem are only a few of the many factors that may compromise GLBT students’ chances of success in college. In this interactive workshop, learn more about the lifelong coming out process and the issues affecting GLBT students. The workshop will also explore how GLBT persons have been represented in young adult literature over the past three decades and how this literature can be used to support GLBT students and to inform the broader student population. Finally, the workshop will provide information on BSC’s new GLBTA Pride Center and the services it provides to the entire BSC community