Why Sussex is supporting LGBT history month
February 7, 2010 by Ash Allman · Leave a Comment
The LGBTQ society at Sussex represents both a social and support network and campaigns on issues such as the ban on ‘gay blood’. (Photo: LGBTQ Sussex)
Every February the UK marks and celebrates the contribution that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered individuals have made throughout history. In the fields of science, entertainment, literature, politics and many others, the lives of LGBT people have influenced and shaped the world we live in. Often through personal trials and tribulations, many have overcome adversity to combat inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
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Section 28: seven years on
February 1, 2010 by Kieran Burn · 3 Comments
With homophobia three times more prevalent than racism in British schools, it seems educating young people about homosexuality is the key to tackling the problem. (Photo: Jason Cartwright)
This LGBT History Month marks the seventh anniversary of the abolition of Section 28, which prohibited schools from discussing LGBT issues. This denotes a stark contrast to the climate today, whereby LGBT people are more equally regarded than ever. Not only are civil partnerships now in place, last year a Christian registrar lost her appeal against a ruling which saw her disciplined for refusing to conduct same-sex ceremonies. Most recently, Parliament has introduced laws to criminalise speech that incites hatred and violence on the basis of sexuality.
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