BIGOT
Born In Glasgow's Old Town (BIGOT)
Appropriate Age: Upper primary - Lower secondary
Produced by:
Open Options to Digital Media
Cardonald College
Glasgow
Available from:
Alison Logan
Glasgow City Council
Tel: 0141 287 4206
email: Alison.Logan@education.glasgow.gov.uk
Length:
30 minutes
Type:
Video
This video looks at how children are affected by sectarianism and the effects on the way they grow up. The video is Glasgow focussed and asks the viewer to consider how sectarianism affects the image and reputation of Glasgow. There is a series of questions asked of the viewer at the start of the video.
- What are the causes of sectarianism?
- What has been the history of religious divide?
- What damage has sectarianism done to Christianity?
- Will Glasgow rid itself of bigotry?
- What steps are being taken to rid Glasgow of bigotry?
Among those contributing comments / interviews to the video are:
- Rev. John Millar, Castlemilk East Parish Church
- George Muir, Lecturer, Cardonald College
- Rev. Peter Nimmo, High Carntyne, Church of Scotland
- Father Joe Cairns, St Bernadette's RC Church
- Sandra White MSP
- John Swinney, MSP
- Chick Young, Sports Journalist
- Secondary pupils in Glasgow
The video can be used as a trigger for wider discussions. It provides some suggestions about how to challenge sectarianism within the community and at social and political levels.
The video probably generates more questions than answers. It can be paused and used for discussion in a classroom. It touches on football but draws out issues of poverty and family prejudices.