“We’re queer and we’re here!” The LGBTQI movement has come a long way in recent years. Where it would be once considered that a demonic presence has taken a hold of the person hence he is attracted to the same sex, we are now actually seeing all kinds of relationships as what they are: a form of love!
Even though homosexuality is legal in so many countries now-a-days, there is still a low representation in the media and other aspects.
The ‘normal’ is still considered boy loves girl, girl loves boy. And this is fed to us through movies and books and is basically everywhere.
However, what this Twitter user shared is taking the movement forward and is warming hearts all over.
Friend of mine is a teacher and just sent this to our WhatsApp group saying she’d never seen anything like it before. 🙌🏼👨❤️💋👨 pic.twitter.com/ZRJFmHOIRP
— Paul Ryder (@RuPaulRyder) April 16, 2018
Yup the mathematics question says, “Craig buys his boyfriend a birthday present that costs €215.65 including VAT @ 13.5 per cent. What was the original bill before VAT was added?”
While most of us are used to heterosexual examples in math questions, it’s a breath of fresh air that same sex relationships are getting highlighted as well. This just goes to show that we are moving forward in these aspects. At least kids will be more exposed to homosexuality and not treat it as the ‘other’.
Of course, Twitter today is a happier place for it. People are lauding the question and are expressing their joy on seeing it.
1 . That’s a win right there.
Both myself and my daughter thought there was something wrong with the sum and had to read it a few times before I realised the boyfriend bit was the point. About time, but it's also good that we read the question as nothing unusual. #Boyfriend #present #VAT #LGBTQisNatural
— Eimhear O Dalaigh (@OEimhear) April 16, 2018
2. *hoot hoot*
Makes me smile to see how far things have come since I was in school which was a shite experience for me. 🙌🏼
— Paul Ryder (@RuPaulRyder) April 17, 2018
3. Craig where you at?
Just said the same thing in our group. HaHa. I need to find Craig.
— Paul Ryder (@RuPaulRyder) April 16, 2018
4. It’s a leap in many ways.
Such a small thing that’s such a big step 🙌🏼☺️
— lewis stephen dowd. (@LewDowd) April 16, 2018
5. Yes, the process may be difficult and confusing for some. These steps may make it easier.
The littlest of things like these can help kids that are coming to terms with who they are. It would’ve definitely helped me to more normal in my teen years when I was realising who I am & coming out & dealing with all of the things that come with that process.
— lewis stephen dowd. (@LewDowd) April 16, 2018
6. We’re already winning at this.
My daughter is 10, and I kind of think she wouldn't bat an eyelid at seeing this in a test (although it would need to be £ not $ for us 😂).
Happily, they are growing up in a world where kids are much more aware of LGBT people, & more of this kind of thing will help. 🏳️🌈— Gertrude Perkins (@gertieperkins8) April 16, 2018
7. Uh me neither.
Come through maths! Jesus, words I never thought I'd say
— the mars opportunity rover✨👻 (@TheGoldenMej) April 18, 2018
8. Other people looked at different things.
https://twitter.com/DamonLord/status/986339001182425088
9. That he is.
Craig is a keeper.
— Darren Styles OBE (@bydarrenstyles) April 17, 2018
10. Wonderful!
Ok had to read this several times. Assumed it was on twitter as the VAT rate was wrong !! But nothing is wrong and it’s all rather wonderful .
— Robin Davis (@RobinD100) April 17, 2018
11. Craig da man!
I mean, that's a decent amount to spend on a birthday present. We all need boyfriends like Craig
— Kim Louise living alone (@Kinseys_speaks) April 17, 2018
12. Others went to all the way as to solve the problem.
€186.54 😜
— TAZ 💎 IRISH☘️ LAMB 🐑 (@tazirishlamb) April 16, 2018
Kathleen Patel once said, “With ignorance comes fear- from fear comes bigotry. Education is the key to acceptance.” And this one math equation is doing just that, ending ignorance with education.
Here’s to tiny steps that in turn become a giant leap!