seb2013 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I guess this is more of a question for current med school students, but how diverse is the UBC Med student body in terms of sexual orientation? Also, how heteronormative do things tend to be (professors, admin, classes in general)? Also, it seems as though the admissions process takes into consideration diversity of experience, but does it account for diversity of sexual orientation at all? Anyone with any insights, I'd love to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rock Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I guess this is more of a question for current med school students, but how diverse is the UBC Med student body in terms of sexual orientation? Also, how heteronormative do things tend to be (professors, admin, classes in general)? Also, it seems as though the admissions process takes into consideration diversity of experience, but does it account for diversity of sexual orientation at all? Anyone with any insights, I'd love to hear from you. You sound like you're using the answers for a study of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcwxyz Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 heteronormative? ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylem29 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Why would they take this into account? Everyone values diversity but I don't think schools actively try to make their classes diverse, you're not going to get extra points for being homosexual. It says it on their website, they do not take into consideration your race, sexual orientation, religion, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcwxyz Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Why would they take this into account? Everyone values diversity but I don't think schools actively try to make their classes diverse, you're not going to get extra points for being homosexual. It says it on their website, they do not take into consideration your race, sexual orientation, religion, etc.... Yeah, I believe this is how it works in Canada (with the exception of aboriginals); but don't the States operate differently? With respect to race anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoithinkyouare Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 UBC med actually has a queer support/social group, among many other student groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme me Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 UBC med actually has a queer support/social group, among many other student groups. Try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hastin11 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Try again. ?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme me Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I think referring to a homosexual as queer is pretty offensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Actually a lot of of people in the GLBTQ community identify themselves as "queer". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdev Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thats true, actually that or homo they use alot (couple gay friends) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think referring to a homosexual as queer is pretty offensive. http://www.prideubc.com/content/ They don't seem to think so at UBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan0105 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Actually a lot of of people in the GLBTQ community identify themselves as "queer". the others I got, but Q? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babydoctor Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 the others I got, but Q? That would be "questioning", usually (I've also seen it stand for "queer", but that is becoming more of a no-no, as was mentioned). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviathan Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think referring to a homosexual as queer is pretty offensive. Try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobhansiobhan Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 That would be "questioning", usually (I've also seen it stand for "queer", but that is becoming more of a no-no, as was mentioned). the history is that 'queer' used to be a derogatory word, still is to some folks. however, during the 1980's there was a whole movement called Queer Nation, and other things, to reclaim the word Queer - i.e. take something that had a painful hurtful sting to it, and celebrate it so that its meaning would be reclaimed by the queer community as something celebratory. that worked within the queer community. and often 'queer' is an umbrella term for the rest of the alphabet soup. i'm surprised to see that so many youngsters think the word is negative, which leads me to believe that campus life is not the same as it used to be, i.e. less likely to know of social justice movements by being at university, less likely to know about lgbt issues, just by being at university. anyways - that's where the queer thing stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoithinkyouare Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 ^ yes. To 'meme me', I appreciate your concern over how the term 'queer' was once a negative term, and still can be used that way. This brings up a good point that you shouldn't ever categorize people as being 'straight' or whatever without actually knowing how they prefer to be considered. ...however, I believe the current non-homosexual list includes, but is not limited to, GLBTT2IQQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, two-spirited, intersexed, queer, and questioning). 'Queer' is the umbrella term. In related news, shame on California over prop 8 propaganda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme me Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Try again. I said "I THINK." I'm expressing an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 law doesn't find queer offensive either...but he prefers homo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviathan Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I said "I THINK." I'm expressing an opinion. Relax, the means I was just joking with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan0105 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Relax, the means I was just joking with you. try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviathan Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 try again. Apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan0105 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 yay! I'm just wasting everyone's time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phulmayaa Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 ... which leads me to believe that campus life is not the same as it used to be, i.e. less likely to know of social justice movements by being at university, less likely to know about lgbt issues, just by being at university. anyways - that's where the queer thing stands. I hope this isn't a conclusion you've inferred solely from this forum, because in my experience at UBC many students understand, appreciate, and use the term "queer" in lieu of other labels that individuals may not identify with: homosexual, bisexual, two-spirited, pansexual, gay etc. Maybe it's limited to this forum What I do find sad on this forum, however, is the seemingly intrinsic usage of labelling/implying that someone is "gay" as a joke***. This would equate to calling someone "retarded" or dropping the N-bomb in order to debase another individual. This is especially alarming in light of the fact that the forum users are aspiring doctors/dentists, perhaps soon to be in the position of initiating therapeutic relationships with the individuals that may fall under such labels. ***All the more alarming, these individuals tend to post with such high frequency that forum examples are much too ubiquitous. Of course, I'm not pointing any fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixe Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 ...you're not going to get extra points for being homosexual. Haha. If it were the case, I wonder how they'd be able to verify one's sexual orientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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