Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) is dramatically failing the LGBTQ community. It seems ridiculous that in 2015, a government who has legalised same-sex marriage within the last year cannot produce a SRE policy that sufficiently […]
Sex, gender and gender dysphoria
In a large proportion of the population, the words gender and sex are seemingly interchangeable – a boy will both have male reproductive organs and believe himself to be male. However, there is an important […]
Boys, Balls and Banter: why football is struggling to keep up with society
Last November I had something that resembled an existential crisis when my beloved Wigan Athletic – the team I have supported through thick, thin, promotion, cup glory and relegation since 25th March 2000 (a 2-0 […]
LGBT: The ‘It’ Girl
Fashion’s current ‘It-Girl’ Cara Delevingne made headlines in 2014 for more than her statement brows. By her own admission, Ms Delevingne prefers the company of women and is often snapped in lip-lock with several famous […]
LGBT: Conchita Wurst
The fashion industry is one of the most influential of all platforms; its creativity allows it to explore the uncharted and express new notions and ideas from a visual standpoint to be appreciated in their […]
LGBT: gender boundaries
Gender boundaries are becoming increasingly flexible; females are channelling masculine influences while males also seek opportunity to expand their identity with more feminine qualities. As we enter the New Year, fashion walks hand in hand […]
When it comes to LGBT rights, we need to pay attention, listen and remember
It would be ludicrous to suggest that we live in a society where homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are things of the past. Transphobia in particular, is still incredibly prevalent, and does a great deal of […]
Union to provide free dental dams
The Union has voted to provide free dental dams following a forum this week. Speaking to The Gryphon, Chair of LUU’s LGBT Society Fran Goddard explained, ‘Now the Union will be supplying free dental dams, […]
Features | Supporting homosexuality in Uganda
Earlier this year homosexuality was made illegal by Uganda’s government. Elena May-Jones talks to LSi about the impact this is having upon the LGBT community in Uganda and what can be done to support them. […]
Theatre | The Laramie Project – stage@leeds' company's successful debut
Image: stage@leeds The Laramie Project is a piece of verbatim theatre written by Moises Kaufman, in memory and response to the murder of gay student Matthew Shepard in 1998 in Laramie, Wyoming. A unique way […]
Comment | Thoughts on Sochi
Last Sunday, snowboarder Jenny Jones made history by winning the first British medal at a Winter Olympics. However, the Sochi games this winter haven’t only got people talking about sport, but the wider issue of […]
Comment | Coming out is still important
For many young people coming out is the scariest thing they’ll ever have to do. Coming out to their parents, their friends, distant relatives, even course mates and colleagues, can be a genuine nightmare. One […]