Recent Posts Tagged With 'bullying'

• That's so gay

  Posted on Tuesday March 18th, 2008 at 11:03 in bullying, homophobia

  The word 'gay' is now the most frequently used term of abuse in schools, says a report. How did it get to be so prevalent and why do children use homophobic insults to get at each other? - a BBC investigation.What teachers hear:Gay (83%)Bitch (59%)Sl...

• Homophobic abuse endemic in schools, says teacher survey

  Posted on Tuesday March 11th, 2008 at 04:57 in bullying, homophobia

  Homophobic abuse is endemic in schools, with "gay" now the most common put-down by pupils in the classroom, teachers say.A "conspiracy of silence" in schools and colleges means homophobia is now seen as so normal that some teachers believe they risk ...

• Who are you calling gay?

  Posted on Tuesday November 27th, 2007 at 19:58 in bullying, homophobia, education schools

  From popular culture to politics, it's a great time to be gay - unless you are still at schoolShocking suicide statistics underline the predicament. Research has shown that 40% of gay boys bullied at school have gone on to attempt suicide. Initiative...

• Gay bullying in schools 'common'

  Posted on Tuesday June 26th, 2007 at 04:32 in bullying, homophobia, education schools

  Almost two thirds of homosexual pupils in Britain's schools have suffered homophobic bullying, a survey suggests.Almost all of those had experienced verbal bullying but 41% had been physically attacked, while 17% said they had received death threats....