Let's Talk Labels #BiWeek #BiVisibility #LGBT #feminism
Let's talk labels. What are they? Why do we need them? I know there will be those - even amongst my friends - with steam coming out their ears right about now, because I'm calling bullshit on the 'we don't need labels' argument. You think you don't need them? Good for you. But here's a thing that happened to me that might serve as a helpful example: A few years ago, when I was teaching in a high school, I called the National Union of Teachers for legal advice about a change to my employment contract. Receptionist: Are you a member? Me: No, I— Receptionist: I'm afraid we can't offer you any advice or support. The ATL might, though. Good luck. So I called the ATL (The Association of Teachers and Lecturers) and got the same response (I believe they've since changed their policy) other than they suggested I call the NASUWT (National Association of Schoolmasters [and] Union of Women Teachers - archaic, I know). I called the NASUWT, an...