In Scottish schools, students will be required to learn about LGBTI history

[Eugene]

Source: Washington Post

In Scottish schools, students will be required to learn about LGBTI history

By Siobhán O'Grady November 9 at 2:03 PM

Just 18 years ago, it was still illegal in Scotland to “intentionally promote homosexuality” in schools.

Now, the Scottish government will mandate all state schools introduce a curriculum that explains the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) activism. Schools will also educate students on the use of LGBTI terminology and discuss ways to address homophobia.

“Our education system must support everyone to reach their full potential,” Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney said Thursday. “The recommendations I have accepted will not only improve the learning experience of our LGBTI young people, they will also support all learners to celebrate their differences, promote understanding and encourage inclusion.”

The move came after a campaign called Time for Inclusive Education presented a series of suggestions to the Scottish government. According to a 2016 research report on the Scottish LGBTI community published by the group, “90% of LGBT people have experienced homophobia, biphobia or transphobia at school." The same research found that 27 percent of LGBTI people had attempted suicide — some more than once.

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Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/09/scottish-schools-students-will-be-required-learn-about-lgbti-history/

[bobbieinok]

1. Franklin Graham and SBC waiting for god to destroy Scotland 3--2--

[OhZone]

2. Noice!

That's very nice. I'm glad to hear things like that. I should ask my Scottish friend Shona if she is aware of this.

It's part of the Rainbow Wave around the world!