Sentences with word «homophobia»

Retired Welsh rugby player, Gareth Thomas, who came out in 2009 said, «This study has cast a very bright and much needed light on the extent of homophobia in sport in the UK and around the world.»

Arsenal have teamed up with big organisations such as Paddy Power, Stonewall and the Gay Football Supporters» Network to try and tackle the ongoing problem of homophobia in football.

Bolstered by a terrific soundtrack with hits by David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones, the film explored the life of Zac as he deals with homophobia in 1960s, 70s and beyond in Quebec.

As someone who fights against homophobia, I apologize.»

This might involve, for example, including non-heterosexual relationships withindiscussions of family, friendship, self or growing up, exploring a range of identities and relationships through literacy, art, history or drama, or including a specific focus on homophobia within a class - or school - based initiative to tackle bullying.»

A student at the Harvard Kennedy School who spoke at a recent Ed School discussion about homophobia in schools, Grant was heavily involved with LGBT activism during her undergraduate years.

Most of the time when people would answer that question their answer either wasn't clear or it reflected some sort of internalized homophobia that still existed within them... something that I think all us gay ex-fundamentalists have to watch out for.

At the time the public's response to the AIDS epidemic was a complex one, owing to the fears not just over the disease itself but from homophobia as well as the then government's containment of information.

«He's made sure that there is zero tolerance for homophobia at Newton South.»

This may seem particularly surprising in light of the Court's willingness to fight homophobia as a matter of direct discrimination in the labour context (see our analysis in the case of Asociaţia ACCEPT, C - 81 / 12).

Mr Tatchell also criticised the government's decision not to force faith schools to tackle homophobia on campus.

When I make connection with another queer Asian or «gayasian,» in that second, gay racism and Asian homophobia doesn't seem as scary anymore.

The effects of this can last well into adulthood, with six in ten gay and bisexual men and four in ten lesbians and bisexual women saying they would expect to experience homophobia if they took part in a team sport and were open about their sexual orientation.

[«Mr. Paladino's statement displays a stunning homophobia and a glaring disregard for basic equality,» said Cuomo spokesman Josh Vlasto.

The Fleeing Homophobia report estimated in September 2011 that approximately 10,000 gay or lesbian asylum seekers seek sanctuary in Europe every year.

It wouldn't have attracted right - wing attacks without the detractors being largely driven by homophobia, not to mention the current railing against Hollywood, despite it not even being a Hollywood film.

He and a few colleagues crisscrossed the state, giving weekend workshops for teams of students, teachers, and administrators on ways to address homophobia in school communities.

It is though fair to say that a disproportionate number of gay and non-homophobic Tories consider the gay rights agenda to have been effectively concluded with the advent of civil partnerships, and that there is no further work to be done on combatting homophobia.

The poet Frank O'Hara, who was openly gay, was appalled by the rampant homophobia on display at The Cedar — the notorious AbEx hangout in New York's Greenwich Village.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance will play a leading role in the Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH) Consortium, which will start its work with 10 schools across Avon and Somerset to build understanding of HBT bullying amongst both staff and pupils.

There's some casual homophobia and elitism, and lots of patronizing.

«World first survey uncovers widespread homophobia at UK sports events.»

The research, published in the April 2012 issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, reveals the nuances of prejudices like homophobia, which can ultimately have dire consequences.

Also, studies show that there is a strong correlation between homophobia and arousal by homosexual imagery.

Many claim the Safe Schools program is essential for reducing homophobia and transphobia in school.

The fanatical homophobia behind the Councilmember's comments is particularly damaging to LGBT youth of color, who face the highest rates of depression and suicide among any LGBT demographic.

Here is an example of traditional homophobia disguised as moral judgment and the will of God.

This, he says, enables him to «confront the blatant homophobia in my community, church, and society.»

How could one justify targeting homophobia if expressed by a Muslim but not when expressed by a Christian?

Written by Ron Nyswaner, who previously penned heavyweight dramas such as Philadelphia and The Painted Veil, the screenplay confronts institutional homophobia head on via the story of decorated cop Laurel Hester (Moore) who discovers she is terminally ill... and that, on her death, her pension will not be given to her long - time same - sex partner Stacie Andree (Ellen Page).

Canada MEC says will drop brands tied to U.S. gun manufacturer Vista Outdoor, Toronto Star Pride members resign over calls for police apology for alleged homophobia, Canadian Press Body of woman found on Highway 401 in east - end Toronto, forcing westbound closures, National Post

Committee inquiry into homophobia in sport heard the experiences of two sportsmen who have come out as gay

The culture secretary, Ben Bradshaw, asserts that «a deep strain of homophobia still exists on the Conservative benches».

«It's even more impressive that they are choosing to be open about their sexuality despite the widespread homophobia that continues to be reported around sporting fields, especially among fans.»

Bisexual people may feel at odds with their desire to begin a family and struggle with the added question of whether to have children with a same - sex partner and face homophobia in their family unit, or choose a heterosexual relationship to start a family and have to grieve the dream or the desire to have a same - sex partner in their family unit.

Many of us have experienced some diminution of our own homophobia bringing new possibilities of tenderness, lessened competitiveness, and greater emotional intimacy with those of our own sex.

That ethos included homophobia, sexism, antipathy to other forms of Islam and in one case denial that Private Lee Rigby had been killed by Islamic extremists.

Lastly this morning, I would like to draw your attention to the Rainbow Laces campaign to kick homophobia out of football, supported by some very funny Arsenal stars.

«Oral sex, masturbation, and orgasms need to be taught in education,» Diane Schneider told the audience at a panel on combating homophobia and transphobia.

Legal reforms include the implementation of specific measures to protect the human rights of sexual minorities, including remedies such as mechanisms for individual complaints to an ombudsman, human rights commissions, and measures to counter homophobia within police and state security forces.

When a crisis comes, such as when gays fall ill with AIDS, they can easily be victimized by traditional homophobia disguised as moral judgment and, as a result, fall back into self - condemnation and self - hatred.

It's probably just underlying homophobia coming through.

Now let me be clear: I believe the post exhibits homophobia, not because of the author's conservative position on same - sex marriage, and not because the author intended to be hateful, but because the post employs degrading, fear - based language to dehumanize gay and lesbian people.

Huddersfield Town has been a proud supporter of the «Kick It Out» campaign since its inception and was also among the first professional clubs to sign up to the «Football vs. Homophobia» charter in 2013, whilst Town is also supporting «Show Racism the Red Card».