Challenging Homophobia in Football
Year Groups: P6/P7
Duration: 50 minutes
Numbers: Max 33 per session (in schools)
Location: Delivered in-person, in a classroom
This workshop forms part of our LGBT Inclusive Education programme.
Description
This workshop leads learners through an exploration of homophobic language and prejudice, specifically within the context of football.
It details real-life experiences of football fans and players within Scotland, including content from Zander Murray, the first Scottish senior male footballer to publicly come out.
This workshops creates opportunities for discussion and allows learners to ask questions in order to develop their understanding of lived experiences. It encourages empathy, develops confidence in challenging homophobia, and reiterates key messages around inclusion and anti-discrimination.
This workshop is designed to be delivered in school football academies, school football teams, and similar sporting contexts.
A school staff member is required to be present for the duration of the session.
