MY BIG GAY PROM
PROGRAMME 1
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Clip one: Role models 03:35 – 04:51
- Opens with Ivan saying, 'This is an opportunity for you really to be role models…'
- Closes with Ivan saying, '…lots of people's stereotype of what it is to be gay…is probably out of date now.'
Clip two: Positive body image 10:56 – 12:57
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'Sam has found her dream outfit, but Faye is struggling…'
- Closes with Faye saying, 'Then they started saying, "Oh look, raving dyke."'
Clip three: Roles and responsibilities 21:08 – 22:36
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'Ivan decides to give everyone a specific role and responsibility.'
- Closes with the narrator saying, 'Ivan hopes that Arfur's personal motivation for being involved in the gay prom will put him in good stead.'
Clip four: Building confidence 33:07 – 34:40
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'It's a worrying state of affairs.'
- Closes with the narrator saying, 'David has struggled with low self-confidence.'
Clip five: Resolving conflict 44:13 – 46:44
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'The teenagers are on their way to the Merrill Lynch meeting that Ivan set up for them.'
- Closes with the narrator saying, 'Will they go to the meeting…or will they blow it out and risk bankruptcy?'
Related websites
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www.gayprom.co.uk
The official website of Gay Prom UK, as seen in the programme. All the official sponsors are listed.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/
behaviour/tacklingbullying/racistbullying/
preventing/controversialissues/
The DfES's Teachernet website has a section on teaching about controversial issues.
www.channel4.com/learning/programmenotes/
inset/teachcontrv01.htm
Channel 4's INSET notes on Teaching Controversial Issues.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/
behaviour/homophobia/
Run by the Department for Education and Skills, the Homphobia and Sexual Orientation in Schools part of this site has information about equality of opportunity, anti-discrimination legislation and homophobic bullying.
www.selfharm.org.uk
This site is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and family, and professionals who come into contact with them.
www.connexions-direct.com
Run by the government, this website has information and advice on a wide range of topics including sexuality, relationships, bullying and careers.
www.channel4.com/learning/microsites/
M/moneyandbusiness
The Links part of this site gives information about organisations that specialise in helping young people to set up their own business.
