Queer Ed Podcast

In part 2 of Episode 4, Josh discusses strategies for queer teachers and allies to ensure schools are safe spaces for students and staff.He reflects on the importance of visibility of role models and the importance to acknowledge and hear lived experiences and how this needs to be a change not just in the cities, but in small towns and villages across the UK.For more information on this podcast visit: https://linktr.ee/queer.edMusic: Back Bay by First Bassists 

In part 1 of Episode 4, Josh discusses his journey through the English education system post-Section 28.He reflects on how education has had an impact on his identity development through the reinforcement of societal norms and a lack of queer visibility from staff and students. Josh advocates for open and safe spaces to ensure that all members of the queer community can be themselves.For more information on this podcast visit: https://linktr.ee/queer.edMusic: Back Bay by First Bassists 

Episode 3: In this episode, I make connections between Queer Theory and discuss how it can be applied to education settings to make schools more diverse for all. The impact of mental health for students and teachers is also reflected upon.More information on this podcast:- Instagram: @_queer.ed- Twitter: @_queer_ed- Email: david@queered.co.uk- Web: www.queered.co.uk- Host Twitter: @DaveChurch_Music: Back Bay by First Bassists 

Episode 2: In this episode, I discuss my childhood and how education had an impact on coming to terms with identifying as a gay man. For more information on ideas discussed in this episode:- Section 28: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/cacc0b40-c3a4-473b-86cc-11863c0b3f30- gender norms: https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/how-gender-norms-impact-boys-and-girls- heteronormativity: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/heteronormativity-gender-identity-sexual-orientation- LGBT+ representation: http://www.theyorker.co.uk/arts-and-culture/the-importance-of-lgbt-representation-in-tv-and-film/For more information on charities & organisations discussed in this episode:- LGBT+ Switchboard: https://switchboard.lgbt- British LGBT Awards: https://www.britishlgbtawards.comMore information on this podcast:- Instagram: @_queer.ed- Twitter: @_queer_ed- Email: david@queered.co.uk- Web: www.queered.co.uk- Host Twitter: @DaveChurch_Music: Back Bay by First Bassists 

Episode 1. Welcome to Queer Ed. In this episode, we explore the impact of Section 28 on children, their families and teachers both during the 90s and in today's education system. We'll also discuss how Queer Theory has potential to really challenge the heteronormativity prevalent in education today. For more information on ideas discussed in this episode:- Section 28 - https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/section-28-resources/-  Queer Theory - https://www.e-ir.info/2018/01/07/queer-theory-in-international-relations/For more information on charities mentioned in this episode:- Just Like Us - https://www.justlikeus.org/school-diversity-week- Stonewall - https://www.stonewall.org.ukMore information on this podcast:- Instagram - @_queer.ed- Twitter - @_queer_ed- Email - david@queered.co.uk- Host - @DaveChurch_Music: Back Bay by First Bassists