LGBTQIA+ Alumni Association Shipley School

Mission

LGBTQ+ Alumni Association is an affinity group for alumni members who identify as or are allies of LGBTQ+ students, alumni, and colleagues of The Shipley School. Our purpose is to offer resources (time, treasure, and talent) that will positively support and celebrate the ongoing growth and development of LGBTQ+ students, alumni, and colleagues.

FAQs

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

Q. Why is it important to acknowledge LGBTQ+ identities for students?

Sexual orientation and gender are important aspects of a young person’s identity. Expressing and exploring gender identity and roles is also a part of normal development.

For more information please go to https://youth.gov/youth-topics/lgbt
Q. What does LGBTQ+ stand for?

For more information, please click on the following link: https://outrightinternational.org/content/acronyms-explained
Q. Do I have to identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans, queer and/or questioning to join?

We welcome all individuals who not only identify as a member of our community, but allies who want to be involved and support members of our community.
Q. What is an affinity group?

An affinity group is defined as “a group of people having a common interest or goal or acting together for a specific purpose.” (Merriam Webster, n.d.)

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FAQs

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

Q. Why is it important to acknowledge LGBTQ+ identities for students?

Q. What does LGBTQ+ stand for?

Q. Do I have to identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans, queer and/or questioning to join?

Q. What is an affinity group?

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