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I go to a really shitty community college. I don't want to sound like I'm being victimized, but I first want to bring out the fact that I am gay. Once during class my teacher pulled up a website that said I hate fags on it. I'm blatantly gay, and I'm trying to ignore it because there's not much I can do. I feel like he shouldn't be acting so unprofessionally. He doesn't teach in class and I'm wondering how he is going to get grades down if he asked the class if anyone wanted a midterm and no one raised their hand except me. Now we're not having a midterm and he keeps continuing to harrass me about it. Today he said, " So the class decision on midterms is still 30 to 1?" When I raised my hand for the midterm vote, he was really smart about it and said, "So you want a midterm? Okay we'll have one right now." I said no, I obviously would have failed it. He doesn't give us a syllabus, so I don't know what the schedule is. Who am I suppose to talk to about this? What can I do? (link)
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I agree with the person who answered above, talk to somebody above your teacher and do it soon. My suggestion would be either the president of the college, the dean of students, or the program chair. I'm sure online you can find something about making a complaint of discrimination....another idea is to go to the main information area of the college (like a front desk) and ask someone there to direct you.
You'll definitely want to make a formal complaint though.
Depending on the state you live in, there may be discrimination laws that protect sexual orientation which community colleges HAVE to enforce, because they're public institutions.
If not, don't worry. I'm sure if you make a formal complaint to someone above him, something will be done. Garunteed you're not the only gay student (or blatant one) at the college, most likely not the only one in the class. Take a stand
Let me know how it goes :) good luck
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I am 23 years old, but still living at home. I have been dating a guy for a few months that I absolutely adore. Only downfall is he has tattoos, not just a few but both arms completely covered (sleeves). I have no problem with this however my parents do. I haven't had him over to meet my parents simply because of that reason and they have already told me "he is not going to meet extended family, that's embarrassing to bring around them, he can't go on family vacations" etc... I am not asking them to accept or like the tattoos, that is their opinion. I'm just looking for some advice on how I can allow them to look beyond that and see them how i do, a respectful man who treats me right. Any advice please! (link)
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You need to show your family how much he cares about you...how well he treats you and that he's a good man for you. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks and believe me, your parents are probably well aware, whether they want to admit it or not, that in the end you're going to be with whom ever you chose whether they approve of it or not.
Still though, they love and take care of you, it's probably not right to openly disrespect them. They mean well, they're just not giving him a chance. Give your parents a chance and ask them to do the same. Be tactfully frank with them but also let them know how much you value their love and care.
If things still aren't smooth after awhile, just remember that MOST parents, irregardless, just want their children to be happy.
Hope I helped!
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