The Harm
Teaching homophobia and transphobia to children has considerable negative impacts, especially for 2SLGBTQI+ students. Some (adult graduates of Catholic school boards) talk about being survivors of Fully Alive. Some talk about a lifetime impact of the homophobia and transphobia they experienced in Catholic school boards, where students are taught to believe that it is OK to believe that 2SLGBTQI+ persons are inferior to non-2SLGBTQI+ persons because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Are you a graduate of a Catholic school board and would be willing to share (anonymously, if you wish) your experience with the homophobia and/or transphobia you experienced. If so, please complete this form:
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