Teaching Tolerance

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Teaching Tolerance

2014-09-26 16:20

Have you ever seen a student left out or teased by their peers for being different? As a teacher it is important to include lessons on tolerance in your classroom, especially with the emphasis to eradicate bullying from our school districts. On October 2nd, in conjunction with the Library Company of Philadelphia, The Historical Society is proud to host Dr. Marc Stein whose work focuses on the LGBT Community in Philadelphia, particularly the Homophile Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. He will provide a few examples of how the history of the Gay and Lesbian Movement gained momentum as well as promote discussion on how historians will remember and teach this topic in the future.

Utilizing local historical narratives of social activists will allow students to understand the struggle for equality as well as the importance of promoting social justice. There is a rich history of political and social activists in Philadelphia and learning about these individuals will make the topic relevant for students. For example, the John Fryer Papers, here at HSP, are a unique example of one of the most significant moments in the history of the Gay-Rights Movement. Fryer helped persuade the APA to remove homosexuality from the list of diseases recorded in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM II).

By reading these first-hand accounts of social leaders in the LGBT Community, students can learn to not be afraid of who they are and accept themselves as well as others for their differences. Also, teachers can learn more about the Gay Rights Movement, in order to provide better assistance to a struggling student who feels ostracized or bullied.

                For more information on our lecture by Dr. Marc Stein please click this link.

 

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