The principal of Al-Faisal college has come to the conclusion that there has never been a gay student in her school. Why were they no gay students at this Australian school? It’s because it is not “recommended.” Ghazwa Khan mentioned that there were no gay kids at her school because they were taught at home that it wasn’t normal.
The principal does not work alone, as the head of welfare, Andrew Costa, mentioned that he would notify parents if a student comes out as gay. He would then collaborate with parents to create an action plan to tackle the apparent issue of homosexuality.
What Kind Of Institution Is Al-Faisal College?
Al-Faisal College is one of the 40 Islamic schools located in Australia. It is an independent, coeducational school that was established in 1998. It is not only a place of education, but it is a school that provides “spiritual” development for kids between kindergarten and year 12 – which is the equivalent of an American senior in high school.
One of the school’s mission statements is to not only provide educational opportunities for students, but also help achieve excellence in the study of Arabic language and Islamic culture. The school is estimated to currently have 2800 students. The school’s curriculum seeks to teach students how to fit into Australian society – even though the school’s science textbooks are revised to remove the female reproductive system for textbooks assigned to boys, and vice versa.
An Enigma In Progressive Australia
Australia is a mostly progressive society, with it being referred to as one of the more gay-friendly countries in the world. A small survey by Galaxy Research has even shown that Australia’s Christian population is in support of same-sex marriage. Australia also has its first openly gay Imam, with Nur Warsame putting his life on the line in the hopes of spotlighting gay Muslims.
The ignorance of principal Khan is not only dangerous to gay Muslim youth, but it actively goes against the grain of Australian society.
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