Lesson 5: Handout 3

TAKING ACTION TO ACHIEVE EQUALITY

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Closeted lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons who act against the interests of other sexual minorities should be "outed."

 

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons should reduce their "invisibility" by engaging in high-profile media events including demonstrations.

 

Those who support the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons should lobby the government, as well as religious and other institutions.

 

Supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender human rights should work within mainstream institutions and organizations to achieve equality.

 

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons should build coalitions adn take action with other oppressed groups.

 

Supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights should register a complaint whenever there is insensitive or inaccurate reporting in the media.

 

Supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights should boycott those products and services from companies with discriminatory policies or that fund anti-human rights programs.

 

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons should be out or open about their sexual orientation.