Someone asked me, "So they teach LGBTQ+ history in school now?" It wasn't necessarily in a pleasant tone. I took a second to absorb the question. Are they asking if teachers specifically leave out certain people or stories? To be frank, I'm not sure they understand what history means. History = facts. Would I leave out Jewish history in my classes even though a majority of my students do not practice that faith? Would I leave out black history in my classes even though a majority of my students aren't black? Oh, wait, we do that already... The point is, I am a teacher who will present knowledge. My students are free to choose their ideologies, but I am prepared to not manipulate my curriculum to fit people's opinions, including my own. I captured this image at the Pride Parade in Oxford City Centre. This was the first time I saw a flag that stood for 'straight ally.' I was happy to see that. We're all in this together and it's not heterosexual vs. homosexual.
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July 2019
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