Would you know how to support a friend who came out as trans or non-binary?
15th - 22nd March 2024
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5-11 votes
11-16+ votes
Total votes
In light of the consultation on the DfE’s gender questioning children guidance and the current discussions of trans and non-binary young people in the media, voters explored the concept of allyship. They assessed the qualities needed to be an effective ally, and when & where to utilise these.
Secondary, 16+ & College voters were asked: “Would you know how to support a friend who came out as trans or non-binary?”, Primary 7-11 voters discussed: “Do you know how to be an ally?” and Primary 5-7 voters considered: “Do you know what an ally is?”
I know that if I stick up for someone when something wrong is happening I am an ally. We can be a voice for someone else. Telling someone when you see or hear something that is not okay.
It's such a new topic that feels incredibly sensitive so we're more unsure if we'd do the right thing.
We don't know how to support them, but we do need to have allyship, as it is important.
