February wider learning
Wider learning activity:
LGBTQ+ and “What Are British Values?”
National Threat Level
The threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism is substantial. Substantial = an attack is likely. Do you know what terror threats are likely in your local area?
LGBTQ+
What Is LGBTQ+?
The acronym LGBT has been in use since 1990’s and stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender.
According to the latest data available from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in 2022, approximately 3.3% of the UK population aged 16 years and over identified as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB). This figure breaks down into 1.8% identifying as gay or lesbian and 1.5% as bisexual.
Some may be sure about how they feel, and others may take more time to be sure of their sexual orientation. Everyone is different and there is no right or wrong age to realise you are lesbian, gay or bisexual. Sexual orientation does not need to be fixed forever – for some people it will be, and for others it will be fluid and it might change over time. The terms are complex and the following information is only a starting point.
Lesbian: the word used to describe a girl or a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted to other girls or women.
Gay: A man who is romantically, sexually and/or emotionally attracted to men. The word gay can be used to refer generally to lesbian, gay and bisexual people but many women prefer to be called lesbian. Most gay people don’t like to be referred to as homosexual because of the negative historical associations with the word and because the word gay better reflects their identity.
Bisexual: A bisexual person is someone who is romantically, sexually and/or emotionally attracted to people of both sexes.
Transgender or Trans: an umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity (internal feeling of being male, female or transgender) and/or gender expression, differs from that usually associated with their birth sex. Not everyone whose appearance or behaviour is gender-atypical will identify as a transgender person. Many transgender people live part-time or full-time in another gender. Transgender people can identify as transsexual, transvestite or another gender identity.
Please spend a few minutes reviewing the short video below.
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Please Give Our Quick Quiz a Go – Notice The Connection?
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- When did Freddie Mercury die?
What are british values?
It is likely that many learners may never have heard of British Values? British Values is underpinning how and what it is to be a citizen of a modern and diverse Britain.
Please spend a few minutes watching the brief explanation video below.
Your Challenge: Do some research on ‘What are British Values‘ and make some headline notes. What are these values and why are they important?
Your coach/tutor will ask you about your research at your next interaction/meeting.