Event Title
The Impact of Higher Education on Attitudes Toward Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Liberal Studies
Mentor Information
Milt Ford
Department
Liberal Studies
Location
Kirkhof Center 2259
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
Keywords
Gender, Identity
Abstract
This presentation investigates the impact of higher education on attitudes toward sexual orientation and gender identity. The tools used for research include an impartial investigation of evidence, systemic analysis of assumptions, formulation of a hypothesis, synthesis of view-points, and arrival at a conclusion related to outcomes, consequences and implications. The research process for the literature review led to the discovery of how few articles are available with the broad search term of sexual orientation. Thus, the focus was narrowed to homosexuality in the comparison of findings as literature was reviewed. This presentation also includes an anecdotal overview of four key persons who deal directly with the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues on campus along with the former Mayor of East Grand Rapids who is also a staff member at GVSU. This overview will include their thoughts on the hypothesis statement.
The Impact of Higher Education on Attitudes Toward Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Kirkhof Center 2259
This presentation investigates the impact of higher education on attitudes toward sexual orientation and gender identity. The tools used for research include an impartial investigation of evidence, systemic analysis of assumptions, formulation of a hypothesis, synthesis of view-points, and arrival at a conclusion related to outcomes, consequences and implications. The research process for the literature review led to the discovery of how few articles are available with the broad search term of sexual orientation. Thus, the focus was narrowed to homosexuality in the comparison of findings as literature was reviewed. This presentation also includes an anecdotal overview of four key persons who deal directly with the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues on campus along with the former Mayor of East Grand Rapids who is also a staff member at GVSU. This overview will include their thoughts on the hypothesis statement.