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The graphic image of the two women on the Camden night bus in London on 30th May 2019 was truly shocking. This unprovoked attack was a case of vile homophobic bullying. The bloodied and distraught faces of the two innocent women caused shock and outrage. The UK is largely an inclusive and tolerant nation. However, this vile incident highlights the bigoted view that many still hold in relation to same-sex couples.
More than Just School or Workplace Bullying
When the subject of bullying appears in the media, a common misconception is that it is something that occurs in schools or the workplace. However, stories and reports of homophobic bullying and intolerant behaviour are becoming more widespread.
Disrespecting, disagreeing with or being intolerant of the sexual orientation of others is a mindset that many people adhere to. However, thinking something and acting hatefully on those thoughts are two very different matters. Bullying, abuse and hate speech are the types of behaviour that do not belong in civilised society.
The saying ‘if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all’ rings true here. It is often the case that those who take part in homophobic abuse do so in a group or gang, as was evident in the Camden incident.
The type of bully who finds this behaviour acceptable is often intolerant of minority groups. They are likely to engage in racism and other forms of bigoted behaviour, and they are also likely to encourage others to support them or condone their actions.
It is important that homophobic bullying is swiftly and publicly condemned. Those in authority have a duty to stamp out bullying of all types. This includes introducing new laws that make it a criminal offence to engage in any form of homophobic bullying online or offline. Society must learn that homophobic abuse is not acceptable.
Bullying Resources
Bullying — A Complete Approach
Contains hints and tips for teachers, parents and young people to enable them to identify and tackle bullying.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 94
Bullying in the Workplace
This pack provides guidance for companies on tackling workplace bullying, supporting the targets of bullying and ensuring the wellbeing of staff.
- Category: Business
- Published: 2020
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 50
Bullying Lesson Plans
Bullying and Cyberbullying
This lesson plan covers how to deal with bullying and cyberbullying and contains handouts for the classroom.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2019
- Last revised: 2021
- Pages: 15
Bullying
This covers bullying, the types of bullying, the bully, the target and how to tackle bullying.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2019
- Last revised: 2021
- Pages: 13
Playground Bullying
A lesson plan on playground bullying, the issues caused and addressing the topic.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 17
Free Bullying Resources
Anti-Bullying Policy For Workplaces
A free template to help you develop your own anti-bullying policy for your workplace.
- Category: Business
- Pages: 8
Free Download
Anti-Bullying Policy For Schools
A free template to help you develop your own anti-bullying policy for your school.
- Category: Schools
- Pages: 8
Free Download
Targets of Bullying
This free download covers what a bully is and the targets of bullying. See our resource pack 'Bullying — A Complete Approach' for a more comprehensive discussion on bullying, including worksheets, activities and lessons.
- Category: Schools
- Pages: 6
Free Download