Human Growth and Development / Unit 10 HGD 1383 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Coming Out and Culture
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The idea
Cultural and religious norms shape disclosure: intersectionality, the overlap of identities such as race, religion and orientation, can make coming out harder or easier.
In practice
A teen who comes out to friends years before telling a religious family.
Where people slip
LGBTQ+ youth face higher suicide risk tied to victimization; anyone affected can call or text nine eight eight, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Your place on the trail
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Unlocks
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