Conversation theme #4 The group of members is having a conversation and are referring to how immoral it is that the union has negotiated and expanded the definition of family to extend benefits to same-sex couples and parents. Interventions might include: If people use religious reasons to back their motive for using homophobic language, it is important to reiterate that whilst they have the right to their faith; it is their responsibility to ensure that they do not impose on rights to their beliefs, feelings and to their other’s safety and equality. Include in your discussion that homophobia is a violation of human rights. Therefore, homophobia and homophobic bullying is also against the law. After the roles plays are complete, say: Stewards must be proactive in addressing homophobia. Make it clear that you do not find it acceptable to use the language in the themes we just explored. Use of the word to describe a person, event or object that ‘gay’ people like or find different, is homophobic and needs to be don’t challenged. The use of other words such as or even if used in ‘queer’ ‘faggot’ – normal discourse or banter are homophobic and need to be – challenged. Please note however that many in the GLB communities have especially those who are younger. proudly reclaimed “queer”,
Conversation theme #4 The group of members is having a conversation and are referring to how immoral it is that the union has negotiated and expanded the definition of family to extend benefits to same-sex couples and parents. Interventions might include: If people use religious reasons to back their motive for using homophobic language, it is important to reiterate that whilst they have the right to their faith; it is their responsibility to ensure that they do not impose on other’s rights to their beliefs, feelings and to their safety and equality. Include in your discussion that homophobia is a violation of human rights. Therefore, homophobia and homophobic bullying is also against the law. After the roles plays are complete, say: Stewards must be proactive in addressing homophobia. Make it clear that you do not find it acceptable to use the language in the themes we just explored. Use of the word ‘gay’ to describe a person, event or object that people don’t like or find different, is homophobic and needs to be challenged. The use of other words such as ‘queer’ or ‘faggot’ – even if used in normal discourse or banter – are homophobic and need to be challenged. Please note however that many in the GLB communities have proudly reclaimed “queer”, especially those who are younger.
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