Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression

Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression

The Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (CSOGIE) promotes the development of social work curriculum materials and faculty growth opportunities relevant to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, and the experiences of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or two-spirit. Read more about CSOGIE's charge.

Activities include the LGBT Caucus/CSOGIE Networking Reception, the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Scholarship Award, and the CSOGIE Mentorship Breakfast for LGBTQ doctoral students and junior faculty members.

A Call to Fight Against Racism

CSOGIE has issued a call to action in the fight against racism, White supremacy, state violence, and the intersections of cissexism and heterosexism. This call to action reinforces our commitment to our continued work as a council to increase inclusive practices and policies in social work education. Visit the Social Justice Community on the CSWE Spark platform to read the full statement.

SOGIE Scholarship Award

The award recognizes scholarship that contributes to knowledge about sexual orientation and gender identity and expression; the individual and systemic issues associated with these topics; the development of social work curriculum materials and faculty growth opportunities relevant to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression; and the experiences of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and/or two-spirit.

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All applications must be submitted through the Online Submittable Form by Friday March 24, 2023 at 11:59 PM (ET). Please note that each award has different requirements. E-mailed or incomplete nominations will not be accepted.

2-QTPOC Award

The Council on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (CSOGIE) and the Council on Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Diversity (CRECD) present the Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans People of Color (2-QTPOC) Award.

The nominee’s contributions could be significant and outstanding peer-reviewed scholarship that enriches the knowledge-base of Two-Spirit, Queer and/or Trans People of Color (2-QTPOC) communities, their needs, and effective interventions; an activity or program that fosters or sustains a positive and inclusive culture and climate for 2-QTPOC communities in social work education; and/or mentorship of 2-QTPOC faculty members and/or students.

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All applications must be submitted through the Online Submittable Form by Friday March 24, 2023 at 11:59 PM (ET). Please note that each award has different requirements. E-mailed or incomplete nominations will not be accepted.

CSOGIE Resources 

The NAME Steps: How to Name and Address Anti-LGBTQIA2S+ Microaggressions in Social Work Classrooms

CSOGIE has developed a guide to support colleagues in better recognizing and intervening in microaggressions toward LGBTQIA2S+ populations. The guide introduces the NAME Steps (notice, acknowledge, make space, engage) with more detail and examples for application. It also outlines steps and strategies to enhance comprehension and includes a list of references and resources for further learning and study.

Social Work Student Speak Out

Read the CSOGIE study report, Social Work Students Speak Out! The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Students in Social Work Programs.

Rainbow Papers: Guidelines for Social Work Education

Guidelines for Affirmative Social Work Education
A guide for creating social work educational environments that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning students, faculty, administrators, and staff.

Guidelines for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC) Affirmative Education
A guide for creating social work educational environments that support TGNC identities.

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