Françoise was invited to CBC Radio Saskatchewan to discuss the needs of trans individuals and the pressures put upon children to conform to gender stereotypes.
Listen to the interview (in french only)
Institute for Sexual Minority Health
Improving the health and well being of LGBT populations by raising awareness about homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia and the impact they have on us all.
A collection of articles, interviews, and videos featuring The Institute for Sexual Minority Health.
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Françoise was invited to CBC Radio Saskatchewan to discuss the needs of trans individuals and the pressures put upon children to conform to gender stereotypes.
Listen to the interview (in french only)
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Listen to the interview (in french only)
“Trans people […] are increasingly claiming the right to live without judgment or discrimination”, says the co-founder of the Institute for Sexual Minority Health in Montreal, “but society still has a long way to go.”
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Bill discusses the coming out process and the importance of family acceptance. (Video in french)
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Bill discusses the state of homosexuality and religion (video in french)
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“Ryan, who has conducted research on the elderly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community for more than a decade, said stigma persists because residents in seniors homes lived in an era when homosexuality was considered a criminal act or mental illness.”
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Bill discusses homosexuality in schools video in french
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Homophobia, which we may assume to be on the decline, seems to be on the rise. Whether making a comeback in unexpected countries such as France, or growing with new fervor in sub-Saharan Africa, homophobia cannot be ignored. Bill discusses this recent world-wide resurgence on Bazzo TV.
Watch the interview (in french)
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Bill discusses the complexities facing lesbians and gays who come out as bisexual.
Listen here (in french)
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Françoise testifies along side community activists in support of an act to amend the Civil Code (regarding civil status).
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Francoise discusses the realities facing couples in transition in La Presse.
Read full article here (in french)
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Short interview with Françoise Susset, who provided training on the topic of parents who have questions about the sexual orientation or gender identity of their child. The training was part of the continuing education program of Gai Écoute.
Video in french
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Montreal psychologist Francoise Susset and McGill social work professor Bill Ryan speak to professional service providers in Thunder Bay.
Montreal psychologist Francoise Susset and McGill social work professor Bill Ryan speak to professional service providers in Thunder Bay, part of the Creating Safe Spaces: Affirming Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth and Adults workshop. Photo by Leith Dunick
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