GC2 3. Lesson 3 - Homophobia

• Global Citizenship
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

Prejudice and discrimination on LGBTQ+

At the end of this lesson, you..

 1. have an understanding of what is meant by homophobia 

2 . understand that homophobia can be expressed in a range of ways 

3. gain an understanding of the impact that homophobia has on the lives of all young people.

What is homophobia?

Is this homophobia?

Sophie is watching TV with her dad, and he changes the channel three times before sighing and saying, ‘These gays are all over the TV nowadays. It’s like they’re taking over. I’ve got no problem with them, but they don’t have to shove it in my face.’ 

Is this homophobia?

Discuss in pairs - Why/why not?

In a few words, write down how you think this young person might feel.

Is this homophobia?

John, a new pupil, does not like football and his best friend is a girl. When he walks past a group of boys, they whisper ‘poofter’, ‘queer’ and ‘gay boy'

Is this homophobia?

Discuss in pairs - Why/why not?

In a few words, write down how you think this young person might feel.

Is this homophobia?

Suzanne, John’s best friend, is with him when the boys are whispering these insults. She feels embarrassed for John and so she pretends it hasn’t happened. 

Is this homophobia?

Discuss in pairs - Why/why not?

In a few words, write down how you think this young person might feel.

Is this homophobia?

Steven’s mum has bought a new Smart Car. Steven’s friend laughs when he sees it and says, ‘I can’t believe she bought that. Smart Cars are like the gayest cars you can get.’

Is this homophobia?

Discuss in pairs - Why/why not?

In a few words, write down how you think this young person might feel.

Homophobia

You've watched the video, has this changed your opinion about homophobia in general?

Has this changed a kind of prejudice you had before watching it about the LGBTQ+ community?

What have you learned from it?

Homework

Think about a small thing that you could suggest to the school in order to help LGBTQ students feel more comfortable at school. Write about 100 +/- words explaining what your idea entails, how this might help the LGBTQ students at your school and why the school should implement it.

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