Motion - Stand up to Racism Islington Teachers Association agrees:
Motions for National Conference
Motions were proposed, discussed and agreed unanimously on the following topics.
1. Young Teacher: Fighting for a future in our profession 2. The Housing Crisis 3. Climate change and the curriculum 4. Fair Pay for Teachers 5. Secondary assessment/Curriculum 6. Racism and Migration Sexism, Harassment and Stereotyping in Schools This association notes : i) Recent surveys have highlighted unacceptable levels of sexism and sexual harassment of young girls in schools, much of which is unreported ii) The widespread view that gender stereotyping is getting worse and that there are increased pressures on young people to conform to so called gender norms iii) More than two women are killed in this country every week as a result of “domestic violence” and that this affects many of the children we teach iv) Girls are still underrepresented in STEM subjects and courses v) The success of NUT projects Stereotypes Stop You Doing Stuff and Breaking the Mould vi) Support members and schools to develop resources that will positively affect emotional literacy among male students. We agree to support a conference proposed by other NEU Associations on this subject and agree to donate £250 towards the organisational costs. |