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Attitudes Towards Differences: The Riddle Scale

Provides a model of eight attitudes towards differences and their characteristics.
Developed by Dorothy Riddle as "Scale of Homophobia," linked 08/16
http://www.d.umn.edu/~hrallis/professional/presentations/ally_training/riddle_scale.htm

Riddle Homophobia Scale

An application of the categories of homophobia developed by Riddle interactively to case studies. [From Riddle, Dorothy. (1994). The Riddle Scale. In "Alone no more: Developing a school support system for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth." St. Paul: Minnesota State Department. As quoted in Peterkin A, Risdon C. "Caring for Lesbian and Gay People: A Clinical Guide." 2003. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2003.]
Gender, Sex and Sexuality Project, linked 08/16
http://www.genderandhealth.ca/en/modules/sexandsexuality/gss-homophobia-02.jsp?r=

Riddle Scale Adapted for Transphobia

Provides a framework of four negative and four positive levels of attitudes towards trans people.
Adapted by Margaret Drewlo, linked 08/16
http://servicegrowth.net/documents/Riddle Scale for Transphobia.net.pdf

Sexual Orientation Resources Library

A wealth of materials for use in the classroom, anti-homophobia educational sessions, or gay/lesbian/bisexual sensitivity/awareness presentations. Includes the Riddle Homophobia Scale, developed by Dorothy Riddle.
WIU website, linked 08/16
http://www.wiu.edu/equal_opportunity_and_access/ucoso/library.php