Post by shakezilluh on Apr 22, 2008 12:07:45 GMT 12
The Day of Silence is an annual event held to bring attention to anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools. Students and teachers nationwide will observe the day in silence to echo the silence that LGBT and ally students face everyday. The Day of Silence is one of the largest student-led actions in the country.
Q: Do I have to stay silent the entire day?
A: No, the nationwide event officially ends at 5pm. You are encouraged to stay silent until then, but even the slightest effort/support is greatly appreciated. Please do not use this as a way to get out of your classes or work. Be reasonable. Be silent for whatever portions of the day you can, and talk for those portions you are required to. You support is big, too. If you can't be silent this day but you support the cause, you are still considered a participant.
Q: Why do we need a Day of Silence?
A:GLSEN’s 2005 National School Climate Survey found that 4 out of 5 LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and more than 30% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety. The Day of Silence helps bring us closer to making anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and name-calling unacceptable in America’s schools.
Students face discrimination, harassment, and hate crimes based solely on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, and their mental or physical capabilities. Victims of this discrimination are often met with silence by school administrations and student bodies choosing to turn the other way when they see this injustice happening. That is why, on this day, all people who recognize that racism, homophobia, sexism, and bigotry are morally wrong and urged to remain silent. The silence exhibited on this day echoes the perpetual silence that victims of discrimination and hate crimes have faced for years.
This day's silence will be heard louder and clearer than hatred and bigotry ever can be. On this day, we can help to abolish hatred, by simply remaining silent.
Check with your school's GSA or Diversity Organization to find out what events are happening on your school's campus to mark this powerful day.
If you decide to participate, we (GLSEN -Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) ask that you visit www.dayofsilence.org to register. We want to get a good idea of how many people are participating.
Post-event, you are encouraged to return to www.dayofsilence.org to share your experiences and thoughts throughout the day.
NOTE: YOU DON'T NECESSARILY HAVE TO GO ANYWHERE FOR THIS EVENT, BY SETTING YOUR RSVP TO "ATTENDING" ONLY MEANS YOU SUPPORT THE CAUSE.
I plan to participate
Q: Do I have to stay silent the entire day?
A: No, the nationwide event officially ends at 5pm. You are encouraged to stay silent until then, but even the slightest effort/support is greatly appreciated. Please do not use this as a way to get out of your classes or work. Be reasonable. Be silent for whatever portions of the day you can, and talk for those portions you are required to. You support is big, too. If you can't be silent this day but you support the cause, you are still considered a participant.
Q: Why do we need a Day of Silence?
A:GLSEN’s 2005 National School Climate Survey found that 4 out of 5 LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and more than 30% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety. The Day of Silence helps bring us closer to making anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and name-calling unacceptable in America’s schools.
Students face discrimination, harassment, and hate crimes based solely on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, and their mental or physical capabilities. Victims of this discrimination are often met with silence by school administrations and student bodies choosing to turn the other way when they see this injustice happening. That is why, on this day, all people who recognize that racism, homophobia, sexism, and bigotry are morally wrong and urged to remain silent. The silence exhibited on this day echoes the perpetual silence that victims of discrimination and hate crimes have faced for years.
This day's silence will be heard louder and clearer than hatred and bigotry ever can be. On this day, we can help to abolish hatred, by simply remaining silent.
Check with your school's GSA or Diversity Organization to find out what events are happening on your school's campus to mark this powerful day.
If you decide to participate, we (GLSEN -Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) ask that you visit www.dayofsilence.org to register. We want to get a good idea of how many people are participating.
Post-event, you are encouraged to return to www.dayofsilence.org to share your experiences and thoughts throughout the day.
NOTE: YOU DON'T NECESSARILY HAVE TO GO ANYWHERE FOR THIS EVENT, BY SETTING YOUR RSVP TO "ATTENDING" ONLY MEANS YOU SUPPORT THE CAUSE.
I plan to participate