1. www.galyic.org.uk Homophobia from a Multi- Oppression Perspective (within a Single Equality Framework)

2. 1. HOMOPHOBIA: What is it?

3. Putting it another way Similar definitions for racism, sexism, disablism, ageism, classism…. Two sides to coin: oppression/privilege Works in similar way against all oppressed groups (although there are some important differences)

4. What is Oppression? Victimisation Power imbalance Bullying Lack of Rights Discrimination Less eligibility Disempowerment Low self worth Lack of respect Alienation Being kept down Feeling of isolation Internalised oppression Being made to feel worthless and inferior Social control disguised as being 'for the good of society' Restrictions/barriers to freedom of behaviour, speech Can be overt and covert attitudes and behaviour that stops others from being themselves Brow-beaten into another's way of living Abuse/misuse of power Not being allowed to own views Effect of socialisation

5. What is Privilege? PRIVILEGE: The rights, advantages and immunities enjoyed by a small usually powerful group or class, especially to the disadvantage of others.

6. What is Unearned Privilege? Privileges or advantages one gets just because one belongs to a valued group in society, not because of individual efforts which ‘earned’ them, but simply because of involuntary membership in a privileged group. (Peggy McIntosh) Example: left-handed people Exercise: in small groups, heterosexual privilege – handout (5 mins)

7. Who is Oppressed? Privileged? BME Groups Disabled Groups LGBTs Old People Young People HIV + People Women Lower Class Poor Learning Difficulties Size Travellers Drug users Unemployed Mental Health Some religious groups

8. External Effects of Oppression PRIVILEGED GROUP Better Education Higher & Wider Horizons Better Employment Opportunities More Job Satisfaction Better Pay Less Unemployment More Independent from Family Less Homelessness & Better Housing Less Harassment Less Likely be victim of hate incident More Status More Power More Influence More Social Outlets Less Trouble with Law Better Legal Aid Less Likely Custodial Sentence Less Likely to be Victim OPPRESSED GROUP Worse Education Lower & Narrower Horizons Worse Employment Opportunities Less Job Satisfaction Worse Pay More Unemployment Less Independent from Family More Homelessness Worse Housing More Harassment More Likely be victim of hate incident Less Status Less Power Less Influence Fewer Social Outlets More Trouble with Law Worse Legal Aid More Likely Custodial Sentence More Likely to be Victim

10. Exercise In pairs Using list of groups oppressed/privileged Can use external and internal charts to help Share with partner oppressed groups and privileged groups belong to Share example of discrimination and one of unearned privilege