Stonewall is excited to launch a flagship new campaign this Anti-Bullying Week, supported by Musmnet and Will Young. We’ll be asking schools and supporters to help us tackle the endemic levels of homophobic language in Britain’s schools.
THE PROBLEM
Young people are hearing the damaging phrases ‘that’s so gay’ and ‘you’re so gay’ every single day at school.
▪ 99 per cent of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people hear phrases such as ‘that’s so gay’ or ‘you’re so gay’ in schooL
▪ Only 10 per cent of gay young people say that staff intervene every time they hear homophobic language
▪ 84 per cent of gay young people are distressed when they hear the word ‘gay’ used as an insult
THE CAMPAIGN
To tackle this problem, Stonewall has teamed up with Will Young and Mumsnet to give schools, teachers and young people the tools they need to challenge homophobic language.
We’ve created new posters and guidance for both pupils and teachers across the country that will challenge misuse of the word gay.
Source: http://www.stonewall.org.uk/at_school/education_for_all/quick_links/9291.asp
