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| − | Diversity Role Models is a charity, founded and run by Suran Dickson, to combat homophobic bullying in schools. | + | [[File:DRM-logo-cmyk.png|200px|thumb|Diversity Role Models logo]]'''Diversity Role Models''' ('''DRM''') is a charity, founded and run by [[Suran Dickson]], to combat homophobic bullying in schools. |
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | Founded by [[Suran Dickson]] in 2011, | + | [[File:DRMatPride_2011.JPG|250px|thumb|right|first London Pride march]]Founded by [[Suran Dickson]] in 2011, DRM is a start-up charity which passionately believes that LGBT young people must have equal learning opportunities. DRM works to prevent homophobic bullying in schools by educating all students about differences in sexuality. It uses positive role models – gay and straight – to help LGBT students feel confident and to ensure their straight classmates understand, accept and welcome the differences they sense in others. |
== Method == | == Method == | ||
| − | Role models speak to classes of young people about their experiences of either being LGBT or being a straight ally. These workshops are facilitated by Suran Dickson, an experienced teacher, sportswoman and LGBT consultant. The message is one of empathy and respect; | + | Role models speak to classes of young people about their experiences of either being LGBT or being a straight ally. These workshops are facilitated by Suran Dickson, an experienced teacher, sportswoman and LGBT consultant. The message is one of empathy and respect; students are not asked to make any moral decision around sexual orientation; the programme emphasises the need for ''all'' young people to be able to achieve their best, which means removing discrimination and bullying from schools. |
| + | == Role models == | ||
| − | + | DRM encourages people to apply to become a role model. "Diversity role models can be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight. They need not be successful, attractive or brilliant. They certainly don't need to be perfect. All they need to demonstrate is that it's OK to be different." | |
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| − | + | http://www.diversityrolemodels.org <br> | |
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Latest revision as of 18:12, 17 June 2023
Diversity Role Models (DRM) is a charity, founded and run by Suran Dickson, to combat homophobic bullying in schools.
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History
Founded by Suran Dickson in 2011, DRM is a start-up charity which passionately believes that LGBT young people must have equal learning opportunities. DRM works to prevent homophobic bullying in schools by educating all students about differences in sexuality. It uses positive role models – gay and straight – to help LGBT students feel confident and to ensure their straight classmates understand, accept and welcome the differences they sense in others.
Method
Role models speak to classes of young people about their experiences of either being LGBT or being a straight ally. These workshops are facilitated by Suran Dickson, an experienced teacher, sportswoman and LGBT consultant. The message is one of empathy and respect; students are not asked to make any moral decision around sexual orientation; the programme emphasises the need for all young people to be able to achieve their best, which means removing discrimination and bullying from schools.
Role models
DRM encourages people to apply to become a role model. "Diversity role models can be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight. They need not be successful, attractive or brilliant. They certainly don't need to be perfect. All they need to demonstrate is that it's OK to be different."
