Got Questions? Get Answers. Post New Topic  Post A Reply
my profile | directory login | register | search | faq | forum home

  next oldest topic   next newest topic
» Got Questions? Get Answers. » SCARLETEEN CENTRAL » Orientation and Identity » No To Homophobia

- UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!    
Author Topic: No To Homophobia
Karybu
Scarleteen Volunteer
Member # 20094

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Karybu     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Recently, a new campaign was launched here in Australia (funded by the Department of Health) called No To Homophobia. It's basically a series of TV ads - they're all on their website if you want to have a look - that give examples of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in all sorts of situations, with a message that this kind of behaviour is unacceptable.

It's great to see this issue being addressed in a very mainstream way...but do you think it will actually make a difference? What do you think of the ads?

[ 09-24-2012, 11:54 PM: Message edited by: Karybu ]

--------------------
"Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing." -Arundhati Roy
Posts: 5329 | From: Canada/Australia | Registered: Sep 2004  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
eryn_smiles
Peer Ambassador
Member # 35643

Icon 1 posted      Profile for eryn_smiles         Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I don't think that these ads are particularly powerful. On the other hand, it's amazing that they're government funded. And it's significant that they include transphobia because often queer activism doesn't do that. I feel that what can be more effective in stopping homophobia among young people are groups like the Safer schools coalition and QSAs within schools. PS- good job on your interview about Scarleteen, it was interesting to read [Smile]

--------------------
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare."

Audre Lorde
Posts: 1323 | Registered: Nov 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Cian
Activist
Member # 44405

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Cian     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
While their impact isn't something that will change the world overnight, it's this trickle of exposure that people get that will eventually change the world. When something is acknowledged and made mundane, it'll eventually become more acknowledged, and more mundane.

It may be a long road, but every step counts. [Smile]
Posts: 236 | From: Europe | Registered: Oct 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
   

Quick Reply
Message:

HTML is not enabled.
UBB Code™ is enabled.
UBB Code™ Images not permitted.
Instant Graemlins
   


Post New Topic  Post A Reply Close Topic   Feature Topic   Move Topic   Delete Topic next oldest topic   next newest topic
- Printer-friendly view of this topic
Hop To:


Contact Us | Get the Whole Story! Go Home to SCARLETEEN: Sex Ed for the Real World | Privacy Statement

Copyright 1998, 2013 Heather Corinna/Scarleteen
Scarleteen.com: Providing comprehensive sex education online to teens and young adults worldwide since 1998

Information on this site is provided for educational purposes. It is not meant to and cannot substitute for advice or care provided by an in-person medical professional. The information contained herein is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or for prescribing any medication. You should always consult your own healthcare provider if you have a health problem or medical condition.

Powered by UBB.classic™ 6.7.3

Google
Search Scarleteen