Homophobic & Racist

[Aiden]

At my school they is a large number of GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender) students which get a hell lot of hassle and teachers don't care (It's a Cristian school). Although when someone who is black gets called the whole school is in shock and exclude any pupils involved.

My point is do you think that being Homophobic is as bad as being racist? To be honest I think it is, trying not to mean but black people at my school do take it too far.

Facts:

• Two thirds (65%) of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people have experienced homophobic bullying at school. (Source NSPCC)
• Teachers have a legal duty to ensure homophobic bullying is dealt with in schools. Under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 head teachers must, with the advice and guidance of governors and the assistance of school staff, identify and implement measures to promote good behaviour, respect for others and self discipline amongst pupils and to prevent all forms of bullying. (Source Stonewall)

[FlyingJesus]

I'm not sure about it being "as bad" as in affecting more areas as generally homosexuality isn't a visible trait while race is most of the time, but morally yes it's certainly not right to demean and attack people for something that they don't have any power over. Racism is seen as more damaging because of its history and because a lot more people are [insert race here] than gay, while homophobia is to a degree still institutionally and culturally accepted by a huge number of people in various ways

[Samantha]

I think it can be just as bad, think about it, if you're black you can't change that and you didn't make yourself that, same with being whichever sexuality you are. Calling someone black or more offensive words is verbal abuse, just like being verbally homophobic, just because it's not to do with their overall appearance (in some cases) why should it be any different? Oh I agree with what Tom said too though.

[Aiden]

I think it can be just as bad, think about it, if you're black you can't change that and you didn't make yourself that, same with being whichever sexuality you are. Calling someone black or more offensive words is verbal abuse, just like being verbally homophobic, just because it's not to do with their overall appearance (in some cases) why should it be any different?

Well when racism does happen at my school it is taken really seriously because the black people in my school are silly. I'm not racist, I just don't like the fact they take things so far. I will show you an example:

In my geography class the teacher told this boy (Named Elias) to shut up and she got superseded for 1 week just because his mum and dad came in to school. But what really gets me is that he's not bothered. Unlike the Gay people, they get called then cut themselves.

I know everyone will be like they just want attention but being called and pushed around does hurt.

[Cerys]

Imo - It's still discriminating (if thats the right word) against an individual/group, so they're equally as bad.

The only difference is is that being coloured isn't a choice. You're forced to be like that whether you like it or not, unless your name is michael jackson. Whereas being homosexual is a choice that you make somewhere down the life.
If you insult someone because of these things, it's still insulting and being rude. Just as bad.

[Aiden]

Imo - It's still discriminating (if thats the right word) against an individual/group, so they're equally as bad.

The only difference is is that being coloured isn't a choice. You're forced to be like that whether you like it or not, unless your name is michael jackson. Whereas being homosexual is a choice that you make somewhere down the life.
If you insult someone because of these things, it's still insulting and being rude. Just as bad.

I'm aiming directly at schools. It's stereotypical but Black people are normally stronger and can handle these things but gay people are commonly less direct and will just take it.

Also you can't choice if you like a boy or girl, if it was that easy then why isn't everyone straight when it was illegal.

[Cerys]

I'm aiming directly at schools. It's stereotypical but Black people are normally stronger and can handle these things but gay people are commonly less direct and will just take it.

Also you can't choice if you like a boy or girl, if it was that easy then why isn't everyone straight when it was illegal.

Black people aren't normally stronger.. White people, black people, yellow people, they're all the same. Nothing different in strength or feelings etc.

[Aiden]

Black people aren't normally stronger.. White people, black people, yellow people, they're all the same. Nothing different in strength or feelings etc.

Well at my school the fastest and strongest are Black.

[Cerys]

Well at my school the fastest and strongest are Black.

Your school makes up for a VERY small proportion of the population.
Not all coloured people are the same.

[Aiden]

Your school makes up for a VERY small proportion of the population.
Not all coloured people are the same.

Well no one is but they are at my school, I'm going off what I know. I can't do any better then that.