Name/TitlePlacard: End the legacy of Section 28
About this objectFoamex one-sided placard stapled to a wooden pole, featuring the printed campaign slogan 'End the legacy of Section 28' in large purple lettering. The logo for Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) is printed at the bottom.
MakerTime for Inclusive Education (TIE)
Date Madec.2015-25
Period2010s-2020s
Place MadeScotland, Glasgow
Place NotesTime for Inclusive Education (TIE)
Savoy Tower, 77 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BZ
Medium and MaterialsInorganic, PVC foam board
Organic, wood
MeasurementsH: 590 x W: 420 mm (placard only)
H: 925 x W: 420 mm (including pole)
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBTQ+
Subject and Association Keywordseducation & learning
Subject and Association KeywordsSection 28, Clause 28
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://tie.scot/about/about-tie:
Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) is a Scottish education charity. Our goal is for all young people to grow up in a society free from homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. We believe education is the most powerful tool we have to address this prejudice. All of our resources and services for schools are provided free of charge.
Beginning as the TIE Campaign, a grassroots group, we built and led the movement that saw Scotland become the first country in the world to commit to integrating LGBT Inclusive Education throughout the curriculum. Now, as an education charity, we continue working to make this commitment a reality. We do this by providing teachers with services and resources to implement LGBT Learning Themes into routine teaching and learning. This allows LGBT young people to feel included in their learning and helps all learners to understand that LGBT people are an equal part of our society. This education can prevent the stigma and stereotypes that lead to prejudice.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_28:
Section 28 refers to a part of the Local Government Act 1988, which stated that local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales "shall not intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality" or "promote the teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship". It is sometimes referred to as Clause 28, or as Section 2A in reference to the relevant Scottish legislation. The legislation came into effect during Margaret Thatcher's premiership on 24 May 1988. It caused many organisations, such as LGBT student support groups to either close, limit their activities or to self-censor. In addition, Section 28 had a widespread impact on schools across the United Kingdom. This was due to uncertainty around what constituted the "promotion" of homosexuality, leading many teachers to avoid discussing the topic in any educational context. Section 28 was first repealed in Scotland under the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000. It was subsequently repealed in England and Wales in November 2003, following New Labour's initial unsuccessful attempt to repeal the legislation under the Local Government Act 2000.
Named CollectionLesbian Archive @ Glasgow Women's Library
Object TypePlacard
Object numberGWL-2025-133-3
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved