Homophobia -3-Year Streaming
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Homosexual adolescents often experience bullying and rejection by their peers at school. This program sheds light on homophobia among students through commentary and dramatizations of gay teens at an Australian high school. The video defines homophobia, explains how it arises, and provides examples, giving teachers and students an opportunity to discuss this important issue. A viewable/printable worksheet is available for download.
Segments in this Video
Everyone Has the Right to be Treated Equally (01:16)
Alex Morgan asks viewers to think about how they would feel about being made fun of. Homosexual people suffer discrimination for their sexuality. Homophobics believe that homosexuals do not have the same rights as others. Morgan outlines the key points in this film.
What is Homophobia? (03:56)
Emma Kewin states that homophobia is not a true phobia; it is a prejudice. Jonathan Charlesworth discusses the most common incident of homosexuality and teens. Christian Martin discusses being attacked for looking gay. We see a summary defining homophobia.
Homophobia in the News and Media (05:16)
Experts discuss homosexual role models on television. In 1989, "EastEnders" screens the first gay kiss on British television; the first lesbian kiss appears in 1993. Christian Martin believes the media is sending confused messages about homosexuality. Experts discuss coming out. We see a summary of homophobia and the media.
History of Homosexuality and Homophobia (04:52)
Experts reflect on the acceptance of homosexuality. We see a 1961 public information film. Emma Kewin discusses the fear of people who are different. People on the street share their opinions on homosexuality.
History of Homosexuality and Homophobia: Rights (01:57)
Since 2005, gay marriages legally occur in Britain. Ma Angels Trias i Valls discusses gay partnerships and marriages. A man reflects on living openly and honoring who they are. We see a summary of homosexuality's history.
Effects of Homophobia (05:09)
We see a clip from the 2009 film "Shank" and clips from "Spell it Out." Experts discuss homophobic bullying and awareness. Jonathan Charlesworth discusses a cycle of secrecy for homosexuals. Russell Davies recalls being bullied. We see a summary of the effects of homophobia.
Tackling Homophobia in Schools (04:34)
In 2007 Stonewall reports that 66% of gay people are bullied in school. Stephen Williams discusses the need to address a bullying problem. We see a clip from "Spell it Out" about homophobic language. We see a summary on tackling homophobia in schools.
Conclusion: Homophobia (01:25)
Homosexuality has been around since humankind. An expert discusses taking an active role in stopping homophobia. We see several websites addressing the issues surrounding homosexuality.
Credits: Homophobia (00:39)
Length: 30 minutes
Item#: BVL49829
ISBN: 978-1-61753-463-8
Copyright date: ©2003
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