I'm participating in the Gay, Lesbian, Trans. Day of silence April 18 2007 tomorrow.
I'm straight, it is just that since I support gays so much, I have been treated as gay people do get treated in school, and guess what, it's not pretty.
Heres the question, I'm a little worried that even if I give my teachers the card excusing me from speaking, some of them WILL refuse this....
I can't get in any trouble, so what do I do?
2007-04-17 08:09:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Sorry, the title is totally messed up.
Can A teacher, not can I teacher..,.
2007-04-17 08:12:31 · update #1
Yes, the teacher can refuse to honor your silence, but remaining silent is the point. Civil disobedience, passive resistance. Remain silent, if you feel the need to speak, do so.
If you want to cover yourself, carry a sketch book or notebook. If you have to answer, write it out. Stand your ground. You'll feel better for having done it.
2007-04-17 09:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by scandalouslyaverage 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a civil action. It's meant to produce a result and to provoke. If teachers try to force you to speak, and you hold your ground, that's precicely the point of the action. It is to make a statement.
You can't get in too much trouble; perhaps a note on your record or such, or a poor grade for a day, but the point is to decide whether the larger good is worth what trouble you might experience. It's not meant to be a completely comfortable thing to do.
2007-04-17 08:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it's usually a school participation thing. If the school is participating, you cannot get into trouble if you also choose to participate. The teacher might though, if he/she refuses to participate in a school sponsored activity.
2007-04-17 09:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by DEATH 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the official line your school holds on individual silences but as a teacher I welcome anyone who is prepared to stand up for something they believe or support. You might want to check with a senior member of staff if you want to avoid any kind of trouble as that way s/he can prepare/prewarn staff of your decision. On a lighter note certain silent students would be a blessing!
2007-04-17 08:18:19 · answer #4 · answered by zbak 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, of course they can refuse it, but passive resistance is sort of the point. Can they dock points for participation for that day? Sure, but will that really have an impact over an entire semester? I thank you for your support and wish you the best. I say stand up for your beliefs in equality for all people.
2007-04-17 08:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by SDTerp 5 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Nobody can make you speak if you don't want to!freedom not to speak is the same as freedom of speech!Go for it!They can't refuse people doing things for religious reasons and your beliefs are just as important and significant.
2007-04-17 08:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go to the principal right off... Don't wait for a teacher to refuse it.
If you MUST speak, do so, just keep the answer short and sweet.
2007-04-17 08:19:07 · answer #7 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are complicating your life because theirs is complicated. Step back. Find out what the appropriate action is from your school supervisor and follow the rules! Good luck.
2007-04-17 10:15:07 · answer #8 · answered by Luch d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your mom or dad call the school letting them know your out with a bad cold. and that it would be best that you stayed home for the day. You also have a right not to speak for the day.
Hope this helps you.
2007-04-17 08:20:00 · answer #9 · answered by mixermatt2002 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
go with your heart if you don't want to observe the day then don't you have that right as an Anerican and a human being with your own thoughts good luck
2007-04-17 08:16:59 · answer #10 · answered by Ronni 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋