In this installment of Navigating Spaces—a video series in which alumni talk about how they found a sense of belonging at Lafayette—Dget Downey ‘19 (psychology, anthropology and sociology), who holds a master’s in social work from Columbia University, offers their story about coming to the realization of being gender nonbinary and working to advance LGBTQIA+ rights at Lafayette. Downey strives to break down stigmas, examine sources of intergroup discrimination and prejudice, challenge socially constructed stereotypes, and understand stigmatized identities. “In recent years we have witnessed our institution’s growth in affirming, including, and empowering LGBTQIA+ students. However, I recognize that there is still more we must do, both as a microcosm of society and as an educational institution, to truly support and uplift our transgender and nonbinary students specifically,” shares Tommy Lee, assistant director for gender and sexuality programs. “The ongoing efforts of the Lafayette G...