What is a GSA?
Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) are student-led clubs, usually at the high school or middle school level, that promote respect for all students.
GSAs can be any of the following:
Support Groups
a safe and confidential place for students who are struggling with their identity as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning.Activist Groups
a group of students working to end homophobia by getting LGBTQ issues represented in the curriculum, LGBTQ related books in the library, and progressive non-discrimination policies implemented at a district level.Educational Groups
educating themselves and the broader school community about sexual orientation and gender identity issues, through guest speakers, awareness days and educational workshops for students, teachers and/or parents.Social Groups
build community between LGBTQ students and their straight allies and lessen isolation by hosting or attending barbeques, movie nights, gay proms, pride celebrations, etc.