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What's it like to be queer in your area? Pen Pals

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What's it like to be queer in your area? Pen Pals
Group:Swap-Bot Gay/Straight Alliance
Swap Coordinator:alexalgebra (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:October 15, 2010
Date items must be sent by:October 22, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
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What's it like to be queer in your city/town/village? Write a letter to your pen pal introducing yourself, then talk about what it's like to be queer or a queer ally in your area. Here are some ideas:

  • What sort of queer community organizations or centers do you have? Describe them, give websites, send a flyer along.

  • Do you have a traditional "gayborhood" or "gay ghetto" or is your city more integrated?

  • Does your area have any interesting queer-related history?

  • How's the nightclub scene?

  • Do you go out much? Are you involved in local politics? How did you get involved?

  • Are there any particularly good or bad laws or controversies about GLBTQIA people in your area? (i.e. gay marriage, domestic partnership, work or healthcare equality, etc.)

These are all just ideas, but feel free to talk about anything you want and to include any extras such as flyers, brochures, local magazines/newspapers/zines or articles, etc.

Please write at least two pages.

Discussion

VivaLaDiane 09/15/2010 #

Can it be typed?

alexalgebra 09/17/2010 #

Diane, sure. No requirements on the letter except that it's at least two pages.

Doxie 09/22/2010 #

OK not to sound like some total closet freak but I'd love to do this but my mail goes to my mother's house. I was just worried bout the envie. I know some people write the title of the swap on the outside.

alexalgebra 09/23/2010 #

@doxie I think people can understand that - just make sure to let your partner know!

Laurenbujo 09/24/2010 #

I never write the title on the envies. only that its from swap bot! But I completely understand your fear!!

SakuraKiss 10/ 9/2010 #

I understand you very well and I never write the swap title on the envie. Personally I'd prefere too, since my brother could see my letters

MsMarvel 10/ 9/2010 #

What a cool swap!!

lefroggy 10/15/2010 #

what if there is no such articles, or things to do with Gay.. can i print our something from the internet and be crafty with it? i would love to join.

alexalgebra 10/16/2010 #

@lefroggy sure, just give an idea of what it's like in your area, however you see fit :)

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