Queer Ed Podcast

Queer Ed is a philosophy. Our podcast is founded on the basis of ‘Queer Theory’ and ‘critical pedagogy’. It’s more than developing an awareness of LBGT+ diversity and inclusion within schools, this podcast aims to: promote diverse gender identities, fight social inequalities in education, critique the heteronormative culture of educational institutions and challenge cis-normative & heteronormative assumptions. Every episode, we’ll focus on a different issue in education, from discussing the latest research, how we can queer curriculum and provide safe spaces for queer teachers and students.

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May 08, 2021 • David Church • Season 1 • Episode 2

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.com

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