Dancing on ice

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/viewers-moved-tears-first-same-17516491

Two men competed in "Dancing On Ice" as a couple for the first time in the show this week. It is the first time a same-sex pair have competed in a show like this on TV. There has never been a competing same-sex couple on the ballroom dancing show Strictly, which has been running for 17 years.  One of the pair, Ian H Watkins, said after the show, "We've shown two men can perform together." "The world is ready for this."

Matt Evers, the professional skater said, "Thank you to everyone at home that is accepting of this because this is normal. It is absolutely normal."

- what do you see in the picture
-where is it?
- what do you notice about he two people in the photo?

explain the story

- This story made news across the UK; why?
- think about people you have seen dancing together on TV; have you ever seen a male and female couple dance together? Can you think of a time before this week that you saw a same-sex couple dance together? Why do you think that is?
- "The world is ready for this." what does Ian mean?
- "This is normal, it is absolutely normal" why is Matt saying that?
- What are Ian and Matt showing the world?
- If a young person who is gay or lesbian watches this, how will they feel?
- Matt said, "Thank you to everyone at home who is accepting of this," which suggests he fears some may not be accepting. But in the first vote, Matt and Ian got through, so many people did vote for them. Only sixteen people across the UK complained about Ian and Matt dancing together. What does this show about Britain today?
- what can we learn from Ian and Matt
- why is this story about No Outsiders?

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No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the equality act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat