The History of Pride

With Pride Month quickly approaching, it’s easy to become enticed in the celebrations and the merch, whilst its history is often left behind. We are here to educate you on why it’s so important to know about the history of pride before you celebrate with your child.

Dress to self-impress

Fashion has been a tool for self-impression for centuries. However, the fashion industry would not be where it is without the influence of the queer community and their contribution towards fashion often goes unnoticed. Pride & Joy speak to the people who embrace...

The importance of queer fashion

The fashion industry would not be where it is without the influence of the queer community and surrounds us constantly. From the V&A celebrating the looks of queer fashion icons such as Elton John, to the biggest celebration in fashion being dedicated to “camp”....

Acting troupe explains why you should show your 18+ queer children the Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: queer classic or controversial, outdated display of LGBTQ+ stereotypes? The film and stage show has received criticism from some members of the queer community in recent years. Pride & Joy spoke to an acting troupe who hold an...

Animating Diversity: Exploring LGBTQ+ Representation in Kids’ Cartoons

Queer erasure affects children all across the word. Pride & Joy speaks to creative director and mother Rachelle Strange about her experiences and opinions on how LGBTQ+ representation in children’s animation.Growing up, we all had someone to reconcile with, to...
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Health & Wellbeing

The Education System

‘Mum, there’s nowhere for me to get changed’

May 30, 2024

Getting changed for PE should be straightforward. It should be a safe and secure area for your child to get dressed, but what about the children who don't fit into the gender binary? Tom Wells (He/Him), 20, came out as male in 2018. He says that he ‘dreaded’ physical...

Your Child's Identity

What does it mean to be Aroace?

Apr 25, 2024

Some of the first films we watch growing up end with a “happily ever after”, where a princess will ride off into the sunset with her prince. From an early age it is engrained on us that in order to find happiness, you should be in a relationship. As our society is so...

Everyday Queeries

WATCH: What does LGBTQIA+ stand for?

May 29, 2024

https://youtu.be/b1NEvTEofr4 What does LGBTQIA+ stand for? Navigating different queer terms that have joined our language can seem intimidating. There is a lot of new terminology and you don’t want to mess it up. Pride & Joy have compiled a short definition for...

What was the Stonewall uprising?

May 22, 2024

The gay club Stonewall Inn was an institution in Greenwich Village, New York, which was large, cheap, allowed dancing and welcomed drag queens and homeless youths. At the time the New York State Liquor Authority prohibited venues from serving gay people under the...

Resources & Support

Dress to self-impress

May 31, 2024

Fashion has been a tool for self-impression for centuries. However, the fashion industry would not be where it is without the influence of the queer community and their contribution towards fashion often goes unnoticed. Pride & Joy speak to the people who embrace...

The importance of queer fashion

May 31, 2024

The fashion industry would not be where it is without the influence of the queer community and surrounds us constantly. From the V&A celebrating the looks of queer fashion icons such as Elton John, to the biggest celebration in fashion being dedicated to “camp”....