I’m A White Teacher. This Is How I’m Bringing Anti-Racism Into My Classroom
"In Education there is love and in love, there is a way." As the debate around introducing the legacy of colonialism into the curriculum continues, some teachers are taking it upon themselves to dismantle this legacy by refining the school system to one of restorative justice and progressive practice. Ivy Barnes, a primary school teacher from London, highlights the racial disparity in her school between the majority black pupils and the all-white senior members of staff and questions the lack of attention given to it. Barnes is determined, even without support of senior staff or governing bodies, to transform her classroom. Click the picture below to read more.
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Misogyny: Women 'should be protected' under hate crime laws
A review has been launched by the Law Commission to consider whether misogyny should be classified as a hate crime, and abusers should face tougher sentences. Gender is not currently a protected characteristic in hate crime law and campaigners want to change this. Labour MP Stella Creasy urges women to come forward who have experienced abuse because of their gender - “misogyny drives crimes against women”, she explains, and recognising this is key to tackling violence against women. Hear just a couple campaigners' experiences by clicking the image below.
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Freddie Flintoff hopes to break eating disorder stigma following powerful documentary
The ex-England cricketer discusses his experience of Bulimia in a new BBC documentary. His openness has deeply affected others suffering from the eating disorder, particularly men, and the "isolating" feeling of battling the condition. 25% of the 1.5 million people in the UK struggling with an eating disorder are male. James, who has also suffered from bulimia, says he "hardly ever" met other male patients like him; "you're told by this lack of visibility, that your experiences aren't real", he explains. He believes that Freddie's documentary could help others to seek help and break the stigma for men with eating disorders. Watch the trailer below. |
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