Here are the answers for the questions I asked/posted...
Define Spectrum in your own words…
We are a family. We support each other in every aspect. Spectrum serves as safe environment for students to explore their sexuality/sexual identity/gender identity and just be themselves.
What prior assumptions/biases do you feel people have about this group?...
I think that many people who don't attend Spectrum believe that every person who attends the group is GLBT (which is not true, we have many straight allies). Also, some people think that Spectrum is a group for hook-ups/dating site, but this couldn't be further from the truth. We do many educational/informative activities during our meetings and we try to reach out to the BSU/Muncie community to educate them about GLBT issues.
Why did you decide to become such an influential part of this group?...
I fell in love with the organization my Freshman year, met a lot of great people and wanted to become more involved.
What do you think is the main reason for people ridiculing people from Spectrum?...
I think a lot of people just don't know much about the community and don't care to know much and therefore won't take the time to get to know someone from the community. If people get to know someone who is GLBT they are much more likely to be accepting and tolerant.
What are some major issues/concerns you’d like to see fixed with Spectrum?...
I would just like to see the misconceptions dispelled.
-Julia St. John
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Really good questions. You might have said it in an earlier blog, but i was confused as to what GLBT meant. Other than that it was really good information.
ReplyDeleteI think that these are great questions to be asking. They will really help to make your papers all sound better and more intriguing. Great job!
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I think this was a good choice for your group, it should really take you out of your element.
ReplyDeleteTwo of my good friends are in spectrum and they asked me to go with them last week. I was kind of nervous but it turned out to be really fun. We played queer musical chairs. I chose not to participate, but I watched and it was pretty entertaining.
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