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.

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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.