Homophobia
Homophobia
Homophobia is a hostile attitude, form of prejudice or discrimination directed towards people who are or are perceived to be homosexual, bisexual or transgender. Homophobic people often have a deep dislike or even fear of LGBT+ people and may express hatred, prejudice or hostile actions towards them because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Homophobia can manifest itself on an individual level, but also on a societal and political level, and often has a serious impact on the lives and health of LGBT+ people.
Homophobia is a serious problem in schools, making life difficult for LGBT+ learners. According to a 2020 study by the Federal Agency for Civic Education, almost 60% of LGBT+ learners surveyed had been verbally or physically harassed in the last twelve months. 40% reported feeling unsafe and afraid to go to school because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. These figures highlight the urgent need for effective action against homophobia in schools.
Homophobia can occur in schools in various ways, for example through insults, bullying or exclusion. Often LGBT+ learners are also not sufficiently supported or even discriminated against by teachers and school staff. As a result, many of them feel left alone and unaccepted, which has a long-term impact on their well-being and educational achievement.
Targeted measures are needed to combat homophobia in schools. These include, for example, sustained practice sessions aimed at breaking down prejudices and creating an understanding of the needs of queer people. Furthermore, it is important to create an open and supportive school culture where people of all sexualities are accepted and respected.
Homophobia in schools is a serious problem that needs to be addressed urgently. The above measures can help create an environment where LGBT+ people feel safe and their educational achievements are not affected by discrimination. It is the responsibility of schools and society as a whole to combat homophobia and create an inclusive and tolerant environment for learners.
Our project on homophobia in schools is an important step in addressing discrimination and exclusion of LGBT+ learners. We are committed to creating a supportive school culture where all people are accepted and respected.
Our project includes targeted project days for learners to reduce prejudice and create an understanding of the needs of LGBT+ co-learners. In addition, we aim to promote an open and tolerant school culture by using targeted practice methods that help to promote understanding and acceptance of LGBT+ people. We are convinced that our project will have a positive impact on the well-being and educational achievements of LGBT+ learners and invite all schools to take up our project offer.
Contact
If you would like to learn more about our offer, please contact us. We will help you to effectively counter homophobia in your school.
