Recent Amendment to the Law
A new amendment to the Law on Preschool and School Education in Bulgaria prohibits the teaching of LGBTQ+ concepts in schools. The amendment, which was passed with 154 votes in favor, defines “nontraditional sexual orientation” and bans the promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in the education system.
Defining “Nontraditional Sexual Orientation”
The amendment provides a specific definition for “nontraditional sexual orientation,” which is aimed at restricting the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns among LGBTQ+ rights groups.
Parental Concerns and Influence
The decision to ban LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools is largely driven by parental concerns about the perceived influence of LGBTQ+ issues in education. Similar prohibitions have been enacted in Hungary and other countries, where parents have voiced concerns about LGBTQ+ topics being taught in schools without their consent.
Global Trend
Bulgaria is not alone in reacting to the perceived influence of LGBTQ+ issues in education. Last year, nearly a hundred parents protested outside Birchfield’s Primary School in Manchester, UK, expressing their opposition to exposing children to LGBTQ+ materials.
Implications and Concerns
The ban on LGBTQ+ curriculum in Bulgaria has raised concerns among LGBTQ+ rights groups, who argue that it perpetuates discrimination and stigma against the LGBTQ+ community. The move has also sparked debate about the role of education in promoting diversity and inclusivity.
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