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What is Day of Silence?The most ignorant act ever conceived by mankind. Refers to a day set aside to protest the harassment of gay people. Most gay people are victims of reverse ignorance. They fail to realize that other minorites are harassed equally as much if not more than they are, yet still think they are above everyone else. It is endorsed in public schools, teaching children that gays are higher than other minorites, and should be treated with more respect. The Day of Silence is most often supported by non-gay, ignorant people. They think they are doing a good thing, but again fail to realize their own elitist ignorance. (Teacher)"Okay, class, today we are celebrating the Day of Silence, to show that gays shouldn't be opressed." Day of Silence - videoDay of Silence - what is it?Many GSAs have organized around the Day of Silence as a way of raising awareness and fighting homophobia in their schools. Founded in 1996, the Day of Silenceยฎ has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. On April 26th, you can show teachers and other students this: What does "Day of Silence" mean?Day of Silence is a day in which students participate by being silent throughout the day to show their support for and recognition of those that are 'silent' every day. Generally this is done to show support and recognize LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered) people, but can be used as a day to recognize anyone that is silenced. To participate, students simply don't talk throughout the day, and some even make T-shirts for the day. It is generally run by a school's GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), and is student coordinated. For more information, go to the Day of Silence Project's website at www.dayofsilence.org John: Hey Alex Day of Silence - what does it mean?A day of no talking to try and stop the silence of those that have been silenced. Many people think it is just for gays, lesbians, Bisexuals or transgenders, but it is for ANYBODY who has been bullied. Everybody sees it a different way and the day of silence can mean anything you want it to. Person 1: Hey you, whats up? |
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