An History of the LGBT Movement in the UK Powerpoint

This Powerpoint is an invaluable resource for the delivery of an history of the LGBT movement in the UK.

The Powerpoint includes Speakers’ Notes to help teachers in the delivery of the presentation.

It consists of 24 slides with a 10-question quiz at the end. Included in the presentation is an** 8-minute video extract from “Newsnight” **and some discussion points to accompany it.

An outline of the content:

• Pre-Stonewall Era: This section examines the social and legal context in which the LGBT movement emerged in the UK before the Stonewall riots. It highlights significant social and legal discrimination against the LGBT community, the impact of the Wolfenden Report, and the role of the Homosexual Law Reform Society.
• The Stonewall Riots and Birth of Modern LGBT Movement: This section explores the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969, which marked a turning point in the global LGBT movement. It also discusses the founding of the Gay Liberation Front UK and its pivotal role in the emergence of a new era of activism and visibility for the LGBT community.
• Legislative and Social Progress towards LGBT Equality: This section examines key moments in the UK’s legislative and social progress towards equality for the LGBT community. It covers significant milestones such as the Sexual Offences Act 1967, Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988, and the Equality Act 20103.
• Conclusion: The presentation concludes by summarizing the progress made in advancing LGBT rights and visibility in the UK. It emphasizes the importance of activism and advocacy in achieving these milestones and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBT community.

Tried and tested with many groups across different ages, this Powerpoint will help any teacher deliver information on the LGBT movement in the UK.