The Sexual Freedom Project
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RrwBJFry4U” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] There are just as many personal idiosyncrasies that distinguish everyone from the next person, as there are things that distinguish each person religiously, socially, culturally, financially, politically, etc. Why do you think accepting and defining your own sexuality, and having others accept it, is harder than any other facet…
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_abGulqQAfI” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Have you ever felt homophobia or discrimination from one group within the LGBT community? Where does this anger come from? How can we cope with anger without bigotry? Make a video, write a poem, song, or an essay — or even create an original work of art — and…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Fitting in Everywhere
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afw5pYJSZd4″ pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] What does fluidity mean to you? Why does it sometimes prompt rejection, and a feeling of being out of place within the LGBT community? Or, conversely, does it lead to wider acceptance of different kinds of sexuality? Make a video, write a poem, song, or an essay — or even…
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnpFvsuGzis” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Though the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was a giant step forward, the fact remains that there is still a long way to go in terms of equal rights in the military for women, in the gay community, and especially in the trans community. How do you feel…
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xde9Sc-XKEU” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Did you attend Creating Change this year? How was your experience? A number of people VenusPlusX interviewed there, for its Sexual Freedom Project, wanted to mention that the structure of the program made them feel separated and sequestered into their chosen labels and groups in the name of creating…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Owning Your Identity
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW2jSp3U-Hs” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Sometimes the best defense is a good offense when it comes to the media and other outside influences. How do you manage or deal with outside influences that affect your personal choices and sexual freedom overall? Make a video, write a poem, song, or an essay — or even…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Mass and Class
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQThJn6k0LQ” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Some children are very lucky to have one or more parent or relative they can have an open dialogue about sexuality with. Public schools and certainly religious-based education do not address key issues having to do with sexuality. What are the main topics you thought were missing from your…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Born This Way?
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOjxd0jPAhc” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Are we all “born this way” or is it possible for us to evolve in our sexuality as we grow up? Do you agree that there is pressure even within the LGBT community to conform to the idea that our sexual orientation and gender identification is inherent, genetic, or…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: A Culmination of Things
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwvdai2ECJk” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] In developing your sexuality, what kinds of messages do you find everyday, at home, in the media, at school, or on TV? What contradicts and what affirms you? Make a video, write a poem, song, or an essay — or even create an original work of art — and…
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The Sexual Freedom Project: Lack of Support
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(También en Español) [pexyoutube pex_attr_src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSYriIEFLAM” pex_attr_width=”500″][/pexyoutube] Do you agree that many obstacles to sexual freedom are due to lack of support from religion, government, corporations, etc., particularly affecting youth? Is the LGBT community itself doing enough to transcend these obstacles? Make a video, write a poem, song, or an essay — or even create an…