KNTV SEX

PROGRAMME 8: SEXUALITY

ACTIVITIES

Guidance

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Discussion

• At the start of the programme, Kierky says that names do hurt. Is it ever acceptable to call someone names because of their sexuality (or perceived sexuality)?
• What do you think are the impacts of homophobia and heterosexism (the assumption that everyone is straight) on young gay people?
• What issues do you think are faced by gay teens considering coming out, whether to family, with friends, at school?
• What stereotypes are there about gay people? Can you think of well-known lesbian, gay or bisexual people who do not conform to these stereotypes? Are there any heterosexual stereotypes? How/where are these perpetuated? How can stereotypes limit people and how can they be challenged?

Activity ideas

• Visit LGBT Youth Scotland Online to download a series of fact sheets about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young people, including their experiences of mental health, sexual health, homelessness and education:
  www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/information-centre/
  lgbt-young-people-fact-sheet-series.htm
• Go to LGBT History Month website for a range of downloadable resources to support LGBT work, including Famous LGBT people, LGBT History Month Quiz and answers. LGBT History Month is in February each year.
  www.lgbthistory.org.uk/resources.php
• There are many chat rooms available to young people – whether gay, straight or bisexual – to allow them to have encounters with new friends and even potential partners. Devise a guide for being safe online.
• Create a poster about challenging homophobia and/or celebrating diversity.