Discuss the spectrum model of sexual identity. What advantage to us as individuals and as members of society does the spectrum model offer over binary models

Prompt

Select one of the following prompts to guide your initial post. The questions may seem similar to those in Unit 6. However, these are specific to sexual identities.

Prompt #1 

Discuss the spectrum model of sexual identity. What advantage to us as individuals and as members of society does the spectrum model offer over binary models of sexual identity? Support your claim with examples of advantages from this unit’s readings and presentations. 

(USLO 7.1) 

Prompt #2 

Explain homophobia, heterosexism, and heteronormativity with at least two examples for each on how they occur in society.  

Next, discuss at least one way that each of these social phenomena leads to the oppression of LGBTQIA community members. 

(USLO 7.2) 

Prompt #3 

Create an action plan by responding to the following questions to strengthen your allyship in relation to sexual identities: 

• Who do you want to help? 
• What can you do to help? 
• Where can you be helpful? 
• When will these actions be required? 
• Why are these actions important for you to do as an ally? 

(USLO 7.3)