Deconstructing Homophobia and Transphobia: A Way Forward
In considering the disparities related to HIV, high rates among MSM and transwomen of color are less likely the result of individual risk behaviors but are more commonly linked to structural inequalities such as homophobia, transphobia, racism, and poverty. This two-day training focuses specifically on the impact that homophobia and transphobia has on health outcomes and the provision of prevention and care services. Topics include considering root causes, examining LGBT history, acknowledging heterosexual privilege, the effects of layered stigma, and developing strategies to create more inclusive systems at an organizational level. The goal is to create institutional change to improve client-provider relationships and community health outcomes by examining and responding to homophobia and transphobia.