This CD provides information regarding gender affirmative mentoring. Gender affirmative mentoring is the active relationship between the mentee whose gender identity is weak, a man who strongly identifies himself as masculine, and the oversight of an ecclesiastical leader. Gender identity refers to how closely a man identifies himself with other men and masculine characteristics. There are three sections with information and tools for each specific role within the mentoring relationship: the mentee, the mentor, and the ecclesiastical leader. There is also a further reading appendix which provides information valuable to all parties.
· Section One: For the Mentee
A mentee is a man or boy with weak gender identification, meaning he does not strongly identify himself with male and masculine gender characteristics. You may have been given this packet by someone who feels that the information will benefit you. In this section you will learn how to choose a mentor and the role the mentor should play in your life. If you want to learn more about weak gender identification and whether this term applies to you, be sure to read the Further Reading Appendix as well.
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A mentor is selected by the mentee and ecclesiastical leader. He is a friend that embodies much of the ideal characteristics of masculinity and does not experience same-sex attraction. You may have been given this packet because you are a father, brother, or good friend of someone who experiences same-gender attraction and weak gender identity. This section will explain to you how you can be a mentor of manhood in this person's life and help him more strongly identify himself with masculinity.
Section Three: For the Bishop (or other religious leader)
You are most likely reading this because someone within your stewardship is experiencing same-sex attraction or preliminary tendencies which have not yet developed into same-sex attraction. This section will provide you with information regarding weak gender identity and same-sex attraction. You will be given tools on how to help and counsel those that may be dealing with these issues and especially information on how to implement an effective gender affirmative mentoring relationship between the young man dealing with same-sex attraction and his mentor.
Appendix: Further
The Further Reading Appendix is meant for all three roles within the gender affirmative mentoring relationship. The readings are given in order to facilitate a deeper understanding of the issues that may be involved.
As a disclaimer, a mentoring relationship does not replace reparative therapy.
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