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SOGI 123

This article was published on January 29, 2019 and may be out of date. To maintain our historical record, The Cascade does not update or remove outdated articles.
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Some rejoice over the introduction of SOGI 123 in schools, while others need to learn more about it. SOGI stands for sexual orientation and gender identity, an acronym used in education to describe teachers creating a safe and inclusive space for all of us; everyone has a sexual orientation and gender identity.  

SOGI 123 provides resources to help educators make schools welcoming and safe for LGBTQ+  students. Every student understands and expresses their gender and sexuality differently, with interests and choices that can be more or less common for their biological sex. These differences should not lead to bullying and teasing. Homophobia and transphobia affect all students whether they identify as LGBTQ+ or not. Educators teach students to treat each other with respect and dignity, so students are all free to express themselves in ways that go beyond the binary.

Many people have engaged in debates about SOGI, yet SOGI is here to stay. SOGI is one of many topics about diversity discussed regularly in schools, such as when educators speak about race, ethnicity, religion, and ability. Let’s help develop the capacity within those less tolerant for understanding and acceptance.

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