Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! 🏳️🌈
In this reflective article, Rosie Hazeldine takes us back to a time before 2003 when Section 28 was still in effect. She reminds us that a significant portion of today's workforce was educated under this legislation. Whether we were aware of it or not, this impacted what we were taught, what attitudes and behaviours were left unchallenged, and how we are doing now, long after Section 28 has been consigned to history.
Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 was introduced by Margeret Thatcher’s government. It stated that local authorities, and by extension schools, “should not intentionally promote homosexuality or publish materials to promote homosexuality”.
In the spirit of promoting inclusivity, Rosie, who praises settle for their #EDI efforts, shares some best practices:
🗣 Don't assume someone's gender or sexuality.
🌈 Embrace gender-neutral language, especially in policies.
👩🏽🎤 Ditch formal dress codes for a more comfortable environment.
🧰 Add pronouns to your email signature to respect diverse gender identities.
🎊 Celebrate LGBTQ+ milestones
#LGBTQHistoryMonth #DiversityandInclusion #section28 #housingassociations
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Tag us! Today's the start of LGBT+ History Month🏳️🌈We’ll be RTing & sharing stories to encourage learning in the sector. We start with one of last year’s, Rosie Hazeldine, who writes of the time passed since the abolishment of Section 28👉https://bit.ly/48WWr4H
#LGBTplusHM
It's great to see your colleagues take part in Glasgow Pride. We love your take on the flag. 🏳️🌈