For this assembly I am providing a script: this is more or less how I will deliver this assembly this week. I will ask these questions, encouraging children to explore and debate answers, then follow up with my own answers. My answers are in italics.
What do you see in the picture? Where is it? What is happening?
The photo shows Pride 2022 in London, it was taken on Saturday afternoon at Piccadilly Circus.
What is Pride?
Pride is a yearly event that enables LGBT+ people to walk together through the city where they live and say "Here we are! We are proud to be who we are, we are proud to be LGBT+" It's like a big festival, like a celebration of difference and diversity with a focus on LGBT+ people.
What does LGBT+ stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. The plus means there are other people also and everyone should be included Often there is a Q there, which stands for Queer (different - some people don't want a label) or Questioning (I haven't decided what I am yet, I'm still thinking about it, and that's ok)
Do you have to be LGBT+ to go on a Pride march?
No, the march is for everyone who supports LGBT+ equality. Sometimes people call themselves an ally (ask what an ally is) - which means they are not LGBT+ but they support LGBT+ equality.
How many people do you think joined the Pride celebrations in London this year?
Over one million. What does that number show about LGBT+ equality and attitudes towards LGBT+ equality today in Britain?
Why is the event called Pride?
It is called Pride because the aim is for LGBT+ people to feel proud of the person they are.
Why might a person who is LGBT+ not feel proud to be LGBT+?
People don't tend to worry about being gay, people tend to worry about homophobia, which might stop them feeling proud.
What is homophobia?
Homophobia is a judgement of LGBT+ people that leads to treating that person differently. A bit like racism is a judgement of someone because of their skin leading to treating that person differently. A homophobic person would argue someone should not be gay and Pride should not happen.
Can a person who is LGBT+ stop being LGBT+?
No. No one chooses to be LGBT+, it's just who they are. We all have differences, and being LGBT+ is just another way of being different. No one should stop being the person they are because of someone else's opinion.
What can we do about homophobic ideas?
We can make sure everyone knows at our school that they are welcome. If we hear homophobic ideas, we can challenge them.
How can we challenge homophobia? What could you do if you heard someone use the word gay as a put -down at school?
Number 1- stand with the person being put down. Take them away from the situation if they are upset and find an adult. If you feel able to, ask the person making the put down what they mean? Ask why they say that? As them why they are being homophobic? Make sure the person knows you don't think it's funny and you won't join in. You should also let an adult know.
What are British Values? Which British Value does this story fit in to?
British values are Democracy, Rule of law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, Tolerance. I'll be discussing the use of the word "Tolerance" here; do we like the word tolerance? What does tolerance mean? (note: for some children, tolerance may be an entirely appropriate word; the aim of this assembly is not to force any child to "celebrate" Pride, rather I am teaching that Pride exists; some people will want to celebrate it and others may feel they are tolerating it... this is an interesting discussion to have in Y5/6. I'll be concluding that whatever your personal belief, whether you choose to go or not, Pride is an important event for a city to hold to make sure all people, whoever they are, know they are welcome. You may choose to never go on a Pride march but you wouldn't stop someone else from going on one.)
Why is Pride about No Outsiders?
It's about No Outsiders because pride makes sure everyone knows they belong.
I will show and discuss this video to Y4-5-6 children showing a Pride veteran meeting a person joining \pride for the first time. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-62011729
No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat
www/no-outsiders.com
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