by Elizabeth Hopwood | May 31, 2024 | Resources & Support
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: queer classic or controversial, outdated display of LGBTQ+ stereotypes?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...
by Elizabeth Hopwood | May 31, 2024 | Health & Wellbeing
When children come out as LGBTQ+ to their parents at a later age, or never, a common question parents have is ‘why didn’t they tell me?’. Another is ‘am I a failure?’ Homophobia and transphobia are still pretty common. It’s important to note that you need to, as a...
by Elizabeth Hopwood | May 30, 2024 | The Education System
New draft guidance from the UK Government has told schools in England not to teach children about gender identity. Rishi Sunak said this would ensure children are not “exposed to disturbing content”. The new curriculum will avoid any ideas that gender is a...
by Elizabeth Hopwood | May 29, 2024 | Everyday Queeries
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 each letter of LGBTQIA+ so you...
by Elizabeth Hopwood | May 21, 2024 | Resources & Support
An alliance formed between two groups lacking power in the 1980s: Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM). An empowering, joyous film depicting the true, Thatcher-era story. Matthew Warchus (director) captures the unifying and passionate voices of the members of...
