GLSEN poll finds homophobic bullying as early as grade school
A new survey by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network has found that instances of antigay bullying are common as early as the elementary school years.
The survey asked more than a thousand teachers and a thousand students about what they overheard at school. 26% of both groups had heard derogatory terms like “fag” or “lesbo” while nearly twice as many heard comments like “that’s so gay.”
As other research has shown, victims of bullying didn’t do as well in school, reported having fewer friends, and generally did not report being happy in school. Most teachers reported being trained in combating bullying and said they spoke up when they heard antigay remarks, but most is not enough.
What do we do about this?
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motowngsa reblogged this from gaywrites
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forgottensnowplow answered:
educate at early ages that being gay is a-okay!
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qwertybard reblogged this from sociopath-for-hire and added:
Would this be a bad time to mention how angry I am at my school district for the way they handle this kind of shit? I...
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sociopath-for-hire reblogged this from fuckyeahsexeducation and added:
Drives me insane that there isn’t more I can do about this. I deal with this sort of thing every single day, but as of...
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puremetalimagination answered:
Another clear example of how homophobia seen in society is reflected on youth who soak up everything they hear
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faamalolo reblogged this from fuckyeahsexeducation and added:
In its simplest form, bullying is harassment of an individual due to a noticeable or contrived difference between...
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milkhb answered:
The word is education, to fight the monster of Bullying is necessary a effective and inclusive education that teaches early the importance of
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trying-to-be-sane answered:
sadly, we cant do anything. being a victim myself, trying to fight the bullies only ever makes things worse. and it sucks
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bebo123la answered:
Teach the kids that being different is okay and that its not okay to hate or bully someone just because they are a bit different. Teach kids!
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charlixcxvevo answered:
that awkward moment when I too, didn’t have many friends ~ and you try but they judge you.
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delilahwhisperssecrets answered:
I love how your suggestions include bullying beyond just the LGBT community. Bullying does not discriminate, folks.
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irisliupoetry answered:
Teachers and parents, (and even kids themselves) need to voice not only that derogatory terms are not okay, but rather why.
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blairfish answered:
I already knew this, I heard these terms in second grade. Teachers also reinforced gender stereotypes way early on. It’s sad.
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show-me-your-lewd-self reblogged this from gaywrites and added:
1. Parents must teach their children from...okay to bully someone for
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the-perks-of-being-a-wallmaster answered:
Allow students to be suspended/expelled for hate crimes. Simple.
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brandontvictory reblogged this from gaywrites and added:
It’s horrible & needs to stop! #NOH8 yo
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the-style-revival answered:
Punishment needs to be more severe. Treat that language like a fist being thrown and kids won’t use it anymore.
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lembrancasquenaoseapagam answered:
Isso é uma coisa que pra mim é aterrorisante eu tenho um certo receio sobre isso.
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paraphrased-verbatim answered:
I am not surprised at all. I remember hearing people being made fun of for being “gay” or “lesbos” as far back as fourth grade…
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agriculturefreak answered:
Yes. Doesn’t surprise me at all. Happened to me. Educate our younger children and how bystanders have made a difference.
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