Venue writers have created a film list of some of the highlights of the past and present moments in gay rights. Cabaret (1972): “The diaries of Christopher Isherwood are like a polished silver cigarette case – beneath all that glitter and shine, there were some cancerous lines that could really kill. But God, did they…
Travel
Travelling with your same-sex partner
As it’s LGBT+ History Month, I thought it may be interesing to explore what it’s like to travel as a queer person with your samesex partner. I travelled with my girlfriend and my family last December, and it was quite an interesting experience filled with slightly awkward moments but also really fulfilling ones. However, we…
Features
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month
February marks LGBT+ History Month in the UK, to “promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public” (lgbthistorymonth.org.uk/about). It’s a month to celebrate pioneers of equality for LGBT+ folks, raise awareness of LGBT+ issues, and educate people. The theme of LGBT+ History Month this year is ‘Geography: Mapping the World’, which has marked…
Features
28 Days of Pride
This LGBT+ History month at UEA is all about celebration. The national theme for 2017 is citizenship, PSHE and law, marking the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales. As officers we believe that this is something to cheer about, and so this month’s events will be showing and…
News
University refuses to fly pride flag
The UEA administration have responded to calls from student LGBT+ campaigners to fly the pride flag over the Registry Building. The issue was initially raised with the Vice-Chancellor at a Union Council meeting on 16th April and has been an ongoing concern since. The request was made in order to celebrate Norwich Pride on 25th…
News
UEA students mark LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month is running throughout February. To mark the occation a number of events have been organised by the Union of UEA Students and UEA Pride for students to get involved with. These include LGBT+ themed film screenings, panel events and socials. The month aims to promote equality, reflect on how far we as…
Features
Celebration: LGBT+ History Month
There are a lot of campaigns that have an angle, that examine a specific part of being any and all things L,G,B,T and plus in 21st-century Britain. What is your relationship with your family like? How much better is it now compared to 50 years ago? How can we help people who do not enjoy…
Featured Posts, Features
Stereotyping in the media: moving forward?
Features writer Polly Grice argues that TV programmes aren’t doing enough to dispel stereotypes concerning sexuality
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LGBT history and the law
This LGBT History Month, Jennifer Hunter takes a look at the positive changes to the law.
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