Under the capitalist system, where the nuclear family is held up as “normality” to preserve the reproduction of the working class, gay and lesbian relationships are not given the same legal status or social legitimacy as heterosexual relationships.
Gay men and lesbians are discriminated against at school or work and are blamed for the “moral decline of the nation” by the moral brigade. They are subject to homophobic abuse on the streets.
For young lesbians and gay men, being at school means facing discrimination or prejudice in the classroom or the playground because of their sexuality. Homophobic bullying
is widespread in schools, from verbal to physical intimidation and abuse. Section 28, which was introduced by the Tories and retained by Labour in England, legitimises homophobic discrimination within schools by prohibiting the ‘promotion of homosexuality’. It restrict the ability of educators to support and advise young people on information about their sexuality.
is widespread in schools, from verbal to physical intimidation and abuse. Section 28, which was introduced by the Tories and retained by Labour in England, legitimises homophobic discrimination within schools by prohibiting the ‘promotion of homosexuality’. It restrict the ability of educators to support and advise young people on information about their sexuality.
REVOLUTION fights for:
Full legalisation of lesbian and gay sex.
No unequal age limits for sex.
Make discrimination on grounds of sexuality illegal.
For sex education in schools to present homosexuality and heterosexuality as equally valid.
Organise self-defence against attacks on homosexuals.
For no distinction in law between heterosexual and homosexual relationships.
The right of lesbian and gay men to caucus in working class organisations.
