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[DJP]

We have written whole pamphlets about these issues already:http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/pamphlets/racismhttp://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/pamphlets/women-and-socialism

[Sympo]

DJP wrote:

We have written whole pamphlets about these issues already:http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/pamphlets/racismhttp://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/pamphlets/women-and-socialism

I'm not suggesting writing a long pamphlet about these issues, but perhaps just a small article on, for example, why it doesn't make sense to see homosexuality as something bad and countering the arguments that homophobes make?I mean, there's nothing really wrong with those pamphlets(from what I have read of them) but I believe that possible SPGB members or sympathizers that are slightly bigoted in some areas are probably not going to actively search for these pamphlets.If there is a text about racism/sexism/homophobia in a new SPGB magazine or on the "Latest news and Comment" on the WSM front page it will perhaps catch their eye and they will go "What's this?" and read it, and possibly get convinced.Googling on it now, I see that the SPGB actually wrote a little bit about homophobia recently, although skimming through the article now(titled "Proper Gander: Prejudice and Pride") it seems to only bring up homophobia motivated by religious beliefs.There are Atheists who are homophobes(although they might not make up a large percentage of the people who are violently homophobic). I think arguing against non-religous homophobia may contribute to convincing a few Socialists that it doesn't make any sense to have a disdain for gays.

[rodmanlewis]

I wonder how many workers are reluctant to join the Socialist Party because they are unclear about our attitude towards various sexual preferences?Is it suggested that we add some additional questions on this when someone applies to join?"What is your attitude to homosexuality?""What is your attitude to bisexuality?""What is your attitude to LGBT?""What is your attitude to bestiality?"As Dr. David Starkey (himself gay) once asked: "Has 'The love that dare not speak its name' become the love that won't shut up?" This could now apply to other sexual preferences and situations.

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