RESOURCE

GOT HELP

ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES

01 How do I know if I’ve experienced discrimination?

You might have experienced discrimination if you were treated unfairly, excluded, or made uncomfortable because of your gender identity, sexual orientation, accent, race, or background. Sometimes it’s direct — like hurtful comments or bullying. Other times it’s subtle — such as being ignored, stereotyped, or treated differently “for your own good.”

02 What can I do if it happens?

Trust your feelings. If something feels wrong, it probably is.

Write it down. Keeping a record of what happened will help you if you decide to report it.

Seek support. Talk to a trusted teacher, counselor, or one of our GSA advisors.

Know your rights. Every student deserves to feel safe and respected at school.

You’re not alone. The GSA community is here to listen, support, and stand with you.

OFF-CAMPUS AND ONLINE RESOURCES

1.hotline：

Trevor Project Lifeline

LGBT National Help Center

2. Organization and community

PFLAG

GLSEN

StopBullying.gov

3.Educational materials

·Sogie Handbook -introduces the basic concepts of gender identity, sexual orientation and expression, and how to support students in the educational environment.

·U.S. Department of Education Toolkit- Provide examples of policies and practices that schools and regions can adopt to support LGBTQI+ students and families

·Guidelines for Anti-Discrimination and Equality-This guide details the definition and types of discrimination and how to identify and deal with discrimination.

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VOICES OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

I was standing in the lunch line when someone skipped over a student and said to me, “Move, torta.” Torta is a slang term in Spanish or on social media for a Hispanic person who is bigger. At the moment, I felt embarrassed and hurt—like I was being singled out just because of my body and my background. Even though now I know I shouldn’t let body shaming affect me, that moment still lingers in my mind, making me feel self-conscious whenever I’m in a crowded space.

When I first came to the United States, I remember in class the teacher handed me translated materials while everyone else received the English version. I know the teacher probably meant well, but it made me feel singled out in a subtle way. It felt like a kind of “well-meaning” discrimination, because no one asked whether I actually wanted the translation. Even though I could have handled the English version, being treated differently in that moment made me feel uncomfortable and self-conscious.

I was just walking up the stairs to class with my friends when some guys called us “chingchong” and mocked us by imitating screams from porn movies. I felt a mix of anger and fear, but after taking a deep breath, I confronted them and them it was not okay. Standing up for myself in that moment made me feel proud because I defended my rights.

Last year, something happened in our student group online. A girl did some things that weren’t acceptable, like judging other people’s appearances and being unnecessarily mean. I know that what she did was wrong, but then her name and photos were shared publicly. People in the group were very harsh, and the situation even spread outside of school. I felt conflicted. She hurt others, but the way people treated her online also seemed wrong. It made me reflect on where the boundary is—her actions were unacceptable, but does that justify the way she was treated?