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Keir Starmer says he doesn’t want schools teaching young people about transgender identities ...

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/06/25/keir-starmer-trans-education-general-election-2024/
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u/IXMCMXCII United Kingdom 7d ago

Keir Starmer, who was previously applauded for condemning Rishi Sunak’s anti-trans ‘jokes’, has stated his opposition to the teaching of so-called “gender ideology” – a phrase which is widely considered an anti-trans dogwhistle.

I have not heard of this being dogwhistle before. Hopefully those with more knowledge than me can tell me why it is one.

Speaking with reporters during a school visit in Kettering, Starmer said: “No, I’m not in favour of ideology being taught in our schools on gender,” he said.

“I think we need to complete the consultation process and make sure that there is guidance that is age appropriate.

It would be interesting to see what the state decides when it is age appropriate.

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u/Panda_hat 7d ago

I have not heard of this being dogwhistle before. Hopefully those with more knowledge than me can tell me why it is one.

It reduces the existence of trans people to an 'idea' or 'ideology' as opposed to a reality.

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u/IXMCMXCII United Kingdom 7d ago

Thank you.