Concern About Book (Press, 7 March 1977)
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Summary: Concern About Book (Press, 7 March 1977)
In a letter to the editor published on 1 March 1977, N. L. Bare expressed concern over the activities of the Gay Liberation Front, particularly in relation to Mrs J. E. Viney, Secretary of the Concerned Parents’ Association. Bare's letter highlighted that Mr Waghorne, Secretary of the Gay Liberation Front, is involved in promoting homosexuality and stated that the organisation aims to counteract any attempts to present sex education with a Christian bias in schools. He warned that parents might be disillusioned if they expect homosexuality to be portrayed as abnormal within school programmes, noting the group's initiatives to present their views in educational settings. Bare mentioned that the Gay Liberation Front had already visited Mr Duff's school. Mr Waghorne subsequently responded to Bare's letter, clarifying his roles within both the Gay Liberation Front and the Campaign for Homosexual Equality. He expressed that Bare's interpretation of his previous correspondence indicated a dangerous level of censorship and disrespect in discourse. Waghorne pointed out that the quote cited by Bare was not from the organisation's aims but from an article critiquing the group for its lack of action, not a reflection on public attitudes. He challenged Bare’s motivations for reading the Gay Lib magazine "Aequus" since May 1976, questioning the implications for Bare's own morality. Waghorne also corrected Bare's claim regarding the extent of the Gay Liberation Front's presence in schools, stating that the organisation had only visited three schools in the past two years, and all visits were by invitation. The exchange underscores the tensions surrounding sexuality education and the differing perspectives on how homosexuality is to be treated within škol programs at the time. It reflects broader societal debates about sexual orientation, education, and the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in New Zealand during the late 1970s.
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