Social Developments: The involvement of Labour in the Gay Rights Movement Flashcards
Who was Peter Tatchell?
A gay activist who was also a Labour MP
What did Peter Tatchell run for in 1983?
A by-election
What was the situation for the seat that Tatchell was campaigning for?
It was a safe seat for Labor
Which section of London was the seat located in?
Central London
Who won the seat Tatchell was campaigning for?
A Liberal MP
What did the Liberal MP not do?
Support gay rights
What did some people say about why Tatchell lost the by-election?
He had left-wing Labour views
How can it be seen that the left-wing of the Labour party were opposed in 1983 in terms of their manifesto?
Their 1983 Manifesto was very radical
What percentage of the votes did Labour get in the 1983 election?
28%
What did some Labour-controlled Councils do for sex education lessons?
They tried to positively portray homosexuals
Name an individual who opposed the portrayal of homosexuals in sex education lessons
Mary Whitehouse
What was the impact of Labour Councils approving homosexual relationships being discussed in sex education lessons?
The Conservatives were considering giving children the ability to opt out of sex education lessons
