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BBC to address ‘heteronormative culture’ with LGBT reforms

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 12/10/2018 21:40

The BBC is taking action over a perceived “heteronormative culture” at the broadcaster by making LGBT reforms.

Language is to be more inclusive, with non-binary pronouns used by BBC staff where appropriate, as part of internal changes to retain staff and “cut ice” with young viewers.

A network of “straight allies” will be set up to advance the interests of LGBT staff, with badges to identify them, according to a BBC report.

Action is being taken over fears that a “heteronormative culture, particularly around language” was developing within the company, and that the environment was not fully supportive of LGBT staff.

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Rumbledore · 12/10/2018 21:48

Speechless 😶

How much of our licence fee is going on this?

AlecTrevelyan006 · 12/10/2018 21:48

I previously thought W1A was a spoof, now I realise it was a documentary

FloralBunting · 12/10/2018 21:48

Why is heteronormativity anything to do with genderqueer trans and pronoun usage blah blah blah?

The only reason I can see for pronouns to be relevant in addressing heteronormativity is when someone talks to a woman about her partner and automatically uses the pronoun 'he'.

Budgieinaberet · 12/10/2018 21:47

To steal a phrase from another thread
Posie roasted and toasted the BBC tonight
Posie and co Wine

littlbrowndog · 12/10/2018 21:44

Oh ffs
Just fuck off bbc

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