We believe that equality is all about love and we welcome the legislation for same sex marriage in England and Wales. British society’s views around sexuality may have moved forward, but there is still a long way to go to protect LGBTI rights in the UK as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people are still… Continue Reading
Sexuality
An archive of posts about sexuality
Newham Family Tree – LGBT
Researching positive stories about the lives of LGBTs in Newham has been very challenging, but in a way, equally exciting…Only one LGBT group exists in Newham, the Paris Youth Group, who recently had to resort to Crowdfunding to be able to continue its work. Continue Reading
Let’s Talk About Sex Education
As Michael Gove redrafts what 12-16 year olds will be taught and how they will be graded in future, there is also a debate about how sexuality should be taught in schools. With high teenage pregnancy rates, there are those who think schoolchildren should be shielded from information about sexuality and those who think that… Continue Reading
Mythbuster: 10 Myths About Gay Marriage Debunked #10
So while it is right to say that marriage equality was not an explicit promise the 2010 Manifesto, it was clearly on the Conservative agenda so should not come as a surprise to any Conservative supporter who bothered to read up on what the party was going to do in power. Continue Reading
Mythbuster: 10 Myths About Gay Marriage Debunked #9
Myth: Marriage was created to control couples having children, and since having children is biologically impossible between a gay or lesbian couple, same-sex marriage is not necessary. Continue Reading
Mythbuster: 10 Myths About Gay Marriage Debunked #8
Myth: There are no homophobic people against gay marriage; it is a label used to stop a rational debate from people who are pro-same-sex marriage. Continue Reading
Mythbuster: 10 Myths About Gay Marriage Debunked #7
Myth: Teachers who oppose gay-marriage will be fired, but will they? What is the law on this? Continue Reading
STI-GMA: Exposing the myths about sexually transmitted infections
There are many groups and even parts of the UK that are disproportionately affected by STI’s. STI’s can affect everyone, every gender, sexuality, race and age Continue Reading
Mythbuster: 10 Myths About Gay Marriage Debunked #6
Myth: The Bible says marriage is between a man and a woman. Throughout our history people have opposed moves towards equality with arguments which essentially centre on the position ‘they’re not like us’ and ‘the bible says…’ Continue Reading
Mythbuster: 10 Myths About Gay Marriage Debunked #5
Myth: This isn’t about equality because a civil partnership already gives gay people rights. So why get married? We explore differing opinions. Continue Reading
Mythbuster: 10 Myths About Gay Marriage Debunked #4
Myth: Aldershot MP Sir Gerald Howarth warned that ‘the aggressive gay community will see this as a step to something further.’ Is there an ‘aggressive gay community’ in Britain? Continue Reading