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Research conducted by YouGov for Stonewall shows just how widespread and urgent this problem is in our schools:
- Homophobic bullying is almost epidemic in our schools. 65% of young lesbian, gay and bisexual pupils have experienced direct bullying. This rises to 75% in faith schools.
- Abusive homophobic language is commonplace. 97% of pupils hear insulting remarks such as 'poof', 'dyke' and 'queer'.
- Teachers say the problem is widespread. 90% of teachers say young people, regardless of their sexual orientation, currently experience homophobic bullying.
- Teachers are desperately under-equipped to tackle this huge problem. 90% have never received any training on how to prevent or respond to homophobic bullying.
- For more information about homophobic bullying in schools please see Stonewall's research.
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