π Classrooms have become the latest battleground for #LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.
πΊπΈ Since the beginning of 2022, nearly a dozen bills have been proposed banning queer books and classroom materials.
𧡠Here's what you need to know. π
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πΊπΈ Since the beginning of 2022, nearly a dozen bills have been proposed banning queer books and classroom materials.
𧡠Here's what you need to know. π
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π³οΈβπ Educating children about LGBTQ-related issues has often caused controversy across the U.S.
π In 2019, 8 of the top 10 most challenged or banned library, school or university books contained queer content, according to @OIF.
π In 2019, 8 of the top 10 most challenged or banned library, school or university books contained queer content, according to @OIF.
π§ Lawmakers say parents should have a bigger say in their children's education β potentially overriding administrators.
π They also say that religious freedom means families and students should be able to challenge some material.
π They also say that religious freedom means families and students should be able to challenge some material.
π₯But LGBTQ+ rights groups say the proposed bills are discriminatory.
π«There has been a barrage of "hostile rhetoric and behavior targeting vulnerable young people and books about their livesβ - @glaad CEO @sarahkateellis.
Here's a snapshot of what's happening in the U.S.π
π«There has been a barrage of "hostile rhetoric and behavior targeting vulnerable young people and books about their livesβ - @glaad CEO @sarahkateellis.
Here's a snapshot of what's happening in the U.S.π
π Oklahoma
π΅ A bill introduced could fine teachers at least $10,000 for educating children on anything that contradicts religion, which could include LGBTQ+ topics.
π Another suggests fining schools and librarians that continue to stock books challenged by parents.
π΅ A bill introduced could fine teachers at least $10,000 for educating children on anything that contradicts religion, which could include LGBTQ+ topics.
π Another suggests fining schools and librarians that continue to stock books challenged by parents.
π South Carolina, Texas and Utah
π Elected officials have sent letters to school districts asking them to investigate certain titles in libraries.
π One list in Texas includes more than 800 books.
π Elected officials have sent letters to school districts asking them to investigate certain titles in libraries.
π One list in Texas includes more than 800 books.
π Tennessee
π« Lawmakers are considering a bill to ban the teaching of #LGBTQ+ topics in the stateβs public schools.
π It aims to ban textbooks and other educational materials that βpromote, normalise, support or address LGBT issues or lifestyleβ.
π« Lawmakers are considering a bill to ban the teaching of #LGBTQ+ topics in the stateβs public schools.
π It aims to ban textbooks and other educational materials that βpromote, normalise, support or address LGBT issues or lifestyleβ.
π³οΈβπ Some of the books with LGBTQ+ themes include:
π "She/He/They/Them: Understanding Gender Identity" by Rebecca Stanboroug.
π "Honestly Ben" by @billkonigsberg.
π "Gender Queer: A Memoir" by Maia Kobabe.
π "All Boys Aren't Blue" by @IamGMJohnson.
π "She/He/They/Them: Understanding Gender Identity" by Rebecca Stanboroug.
π "Honestly Ben" by @billkonigsberg.
π "Gender Queer: A Memoir" by Maia Kobabe.
π "All Boys Aren't Blue" by @IamGMJohnson.
π But some groups are fighting back.
β£οΈ In Kutztown, Pennsylvania, local students started a "banned book club" that meets every other week.
π¨βπ« English teacher Heathcliff Lopez said he specifically added titles included on a list of books to be banned in Texas schools.
β£οΈ In Kutztown, Pennsylvania, local students started a "banned book club" that meets every other week.
π¨βπ« English teacher Heathcliff Lopez said he specifically added titles included on a list of books to be banned in Texas schools.
At least 5β£ U.S. states have proposed legislation to prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
π£ On Tuesday, @WhiteHouse condemned Republicans for advancing the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida.
π£ On Tuesday, @WhiteHouse condemned Republicans for advancing the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida.
https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1491186973511458818?s=20&t=Uquo2uLdTRsP_zx_5KNxVQ
π Teachers and school administrators are concerned these new legal restrictions could intensify pressure as COVID-19 continues to strain the education system.
Read @femme_thoughts's story π
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Read @femme_thoughts's story π
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π Has a book ever been banned at your school?
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