Pupils exhibit bigotry challenge

The exhibition challenges "senseless and stupid" sectarianism

An exhibition providing a child's view of sectarianism has opened in Glasgow.

Photographs, articles and poetry from 24 primary pupils feature in the exhibition at the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.

The nine and 10-year-olds used digital cameras to capture examples of bigotry during their everyday lives.

Articles and poetry were aided by interviews with their family, neighbours and other people in their communities over four months.

'Community mirror'

Bailie Margaret McCafferty, convener of Glasgow City Council's education committee, said: "This exhibition is a remarkable, yet sobering, look at the impact sectarianism has upon the children of Glasgow.

"More than anything the exhibition also conspicuously demonstrates that they regard sectarianism as senseless and stupid."

Alison Logan, coordinator for Sense Over Sectarianism, added: "The children were very open about they how felt about sectarianism throughout and there was no doubt some already held some very deep seated views.

"These youngsters have held up a mirror to their communities and through this exhibition they have challenged what is and what is not acceptable.

"The exhibition also shows there is a generation coming up that questions what adults have seen as part and parcel of Glasgow life for too long."