Introduction
We are going to tell you all about
Sectarianism and how it affects those of
us who live in Glasgow.
You may not know this but everyday
people around you commit this offence to
anyone who supports a different team, is
of a different religion, or even has the
same religion but they worship in a
different way.
What Is Sectarianism ?
Sectarianism is when two sections of the
same religion begin a disagreement.
This can lead to violence, pain, wounds
and sometimes death, as well as being a
bad example to younger generations.
Sectarianism is also when groups or
sections of people can be separated or
excluded.
How does it affect us?
Sectarianism affects us because many people
have displayed this type of behaviour at some
point in their life.
Sometimes friends will try to persuade you to
take part in Sectarian acts, this can be known
more commonly as peer pressure.
Peer pressure can work both ways - not only can
you be influenced into doing something you’re
not keen on, you can also stop friends from
doing something they shouldn’t be doing.
What are Stereotypes?
Stereotypes are what people assume
certain things to be…
All Scottish people like haggis and wear
kilts, when in fact they don’t.
It is a similar issue with Protestants and
Catholics.
A lot of people think that all Protestants
support Rangers and all Catholics support
Celtic, when in fact this is not true.
Different Stereotypes
* All blondes are thick.
* All boys like football.
* All Americans eat
McDonalds.
* All women are bad drivers.
* All hoodies drink Buckfast.
* Girls are smarter than
boys.
* People who wear hoodies
cause trouble.
Key words and definitions
Prejudice - To judge
someone before you
have met them. This can
be a very dangerous
thing to do although it is
sometimes difficult not to
pre-judge.
Bigotry - To dislike people
who are different from
you.
Religious Intolerance -Not
accepting someone else's
believes or actions.
Key words and definitions
• Attitude – people should have a positive attitude towards
one another and the opposing team, And should not
display sectarian behaviour.
• Behaviour – everyone should support their own team
and behave appropriately at football matches, especially
towards the opposite team and their supporters.
• Assume - to assume someone is Catholic because they
support Celtic is prejudice, the same as to assume all
Protestants support Rangers.
• Respect – we all must respect each others religions and
beliefs. We also must respect each others decisions.
Problems and Solutions
• Unhealthy Team Rivalry
Encourage football
teams to promote healthy
team rivalry rather than
arguing and violence.
• Violence
Show people the
consequences of gang
violence and here it is >
People in society and the
police suffer because
some people can’t
support their team in a
positive way.
Problems and Solutions
• Young People - Try and encourage young
people into clubs and provide more antiviolence and anti-sectarianism projects.
• Make Streets Safer – Get our young
children off the streets before a certain
time and make this a law.
• Parents - Inform parents that their children
are not safe!!!!!!!!
Change – who and how?
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MSPs
Councillors
Teachers
Young people
Parents
Police
Football clubs and supporters
Media
RIPPLE EFFECT
Our opinions
• Children - we think this project has helped us understand more
about Sectarianism and how it effects us and people around us.
• Parents – “This project has been of great benefit to the children in
encouraging them to understand many different peoples’ points of
view.”
“This project has promoted closer partnerships within the
community. This is great as I was brought up to hate Catholics and
don’t want my children to follow in these footsteps.”
“A great way for kids to make friends and realise no matter what
school they attend, we are all human beings.”
• Teachers – we think that it has been wonderful to work with other
young people from our community. We hope that other similar
projects will happen in the future.
Slogans
* Religion its there to help, not to
hurt.
* Blue ,red, white and green,
doesn’t matter, whatever your
team.
* 1 life, 1 destiny, 1 chance, 1
dream. Don’t hurt the other
team.
* Kick Sectarianism out of our
Community.
* Tackle it…Kick Sectarianism
out of our City of Glasgow.
* 1 life, 1 chance.
Say No to Sectarianism!
Our Wiki
We have created a
wiki in order for us to
communicate at any
time. The information
displayed on our page
tells people about our
two schools and what
we have been
learning about Sense
Over Sectarianism.
http://senseoversectarianism.glasgowschools.wikispaces.net/
Produced & Directed by:
Iona
Rebecca
Maria
Lee
The teachers at Crookston Castle and
St. Marnocks Primary School.
Thank you for watching…
Let’s Make Glasgow A Better Place
A special thanks to:
Mark Adams – who is working very hard to make
our city a safer place
Alison Logan –
Sense over Sectarianism Co-ordinator
All the teachers – who are helping us understand
and learn more about sectarianism and the
effects it has on our local community
Theresa Breslin – for writing her amazing novel the
“ Divided City”