I am a woman and I am gay, and I say gay as a general blanket term. I was fortunate enough to find myself in a situation where I did not really know I was pansexual until high school and by then, the friends I had knew me well enough and cared about who I […]
“It’s mostly known for its soulful music, sandy beaches, and it’s clear skies; who wouldn’t want to live there? People believe that Jamaica is one big beach, and everyone lives near it. In reality, its not. Jamaica seems to be a dream destination for many, but if you are openly gay, this may not be […]
Gay rights has been a very popular topic for who knows how long, and are now being addressed. It is becoming a bigger topic to discuss about everyday. A lot of individuals don’t approve it, but some may. There is so much diversity when it comes to gay rights. It’s said that gay marriage is […]
My first article, “The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Lesbian Identity During Adolescence” covers a study done by Stephanie K. Swann and Christina A. Spivey (2004), included in the Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal. Though this journal does not focus specifically on personality-related topics, the issue of self-esteem is one that is covered by personality […]
Thesis: In the modern world, there is a growing international pressure to decriminalise certain acts that are perceived as deviant in some societies, especially those pertaining to LGBT (Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender) issues. However, not only is capitulating to such pressure detrimental for the stability of said societies, but the maintenance of one’s culture and traditions is a […]
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Get startedCritical theorist, feminist, and Professor of Political and Social Science and professor of philosophy, Nancy Fraser, has a scheme for defining social justice that she refers to as the “”Participatory Parity.”” She presents that social justice “requires a social arrangement that allows all [people] to participate as peers.” In other words, she calls for the deconstruction […]
“In this paper, Fairtlough analyzes the perspective of children with same-sex parents in order to dispel certain biases or assumptions. Fairtlough used 67 different cases throughout the USA, New Zealand, and the UK. The majority of the cases were categorized as “predominantly positive (31 accounts),” and “ambivalent (27).” The leftover eight cases were “somewhat negative […]
In recent years LGBT initials have been used to refer to all individuals and communities that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or those who have doubts about their sexuality or gender identity. In the United States of America, the term “sexual minorities” is commonly used. The word ” lesbian ” is used to […]
The 1980s in the United States of America was a decade filled with extravagant fashion, electronic synthesizer-based music, and the tail ends of the Cold War. Lurking beneath the surface was an epidemic that would change the course of the LGBTQ community in and out of America. By the end of the ‘80s, thousands of […]
After taking this Human Growth and Development course online, three theories that were discussed stood out to me. Those theories were the racial identity development theory, gender and sexual (orientation) identity development theory, and the learning theory. These theories stood out to me because I believe they are a very important aspect of human growth […]
Christians have rejected homosexuals in their community for many years. Among the outcasts, author Ed Madden writes “An Open Letter to My Christian Friends”, where he appeals to Christians for acceptance for the gay community. Ed Madden illustrates the oppression gays have suffered because of Christians’ rejection of homosexuality with his personal experience, and he […]
According to Ng, gaystreaming refers to the inclusion of LGBTQ-centered programming on television. This has proven to be a viable industry practice in the aspect with which it taps simultaneously into the expanding homosexual and heterosexual consumer markets. For instance, LGBT channels such as Logo network has attracted many gay viewers interested in shows that […]
Imagine living in a society where you can be imprisoned, stigmatized, or even executed for loving an individual. From drag shows to pride festivals, LGBTQ+ culture has truly been on the rise in recent years and so has the acceptance of its members. However, LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to experience homelessness and more likely […]
“In this previously untapped field, it also received its share of both scientific and ethical criticism. Before noting the discovery’s ethical concerns, it is important to acknowledge that scientists have located several technical problems with Hamer’s study. His finding is often misinterpreted as showing that all 66 men from these 33 pairs shared the same Xq28 […]
Local News The state I currently live in is Arizona. At this time, we’re the 3 % of the U.S. states in relations of how it regards individuals of gender and sexual minorities. Its acceptable to say that more than half of Arizona population is homophobic. They’re many senators opposed to protecting LGBT privileges. For […]
Abstract Mentoring LGBT youth is especially important due to the incredibly high rate of suicide in the LGBT community. According to the Human Rights Campaign around twenty-six percent of LGBT youth stated that they “always feel safe in their school classrooms” which is nearly a quarter of all LGBT reported youth. It was only five […]
“LGBT discrimination is on the rise and has been increasing in recent years and no one is noticing. The number of cases involving LGBT people is also growing every year. The U.S. Supreme court has ruled that gay marriage is unconstitutional. “The number of hate crimes against LGBT people is directly related to increased registered hate […]
“Currently, there are over 72 countries that still criminalize sexual and gender minorities, most of which choose death and/or imprisonment as the modalities of punishment. Aside from these countries, there are still others, were the LGBTQA+ community face harassment, and beatings. All of which are the main contributing factors, that force thousands of people to […]
Introduction An article came out 2 weeks ago on The Guardian’s website, called “It’s dangerous to go out now’: young, gay and scared in Brunei.” The article says that in South-east Asia, on the island of Borneo, in Brunei harsh new sharia laws have been introduced, including death by stoning for adultery and gay sex, […]
Social repression and discrimination of gays are done in many forms. They can be in the form of verbal abuse, ridicule, rape of gay or lesbians by person of opposite gender and forced marriage. Generally these crimes are carried out with or without state’s involvement. Forced medication and criminalization of homosexuality lead to all these […]
As a person of color and sister of two gay brothers, I have been deeply concerned of the topic of inclusion of all type of minority groups, especially those in the LGBT community. For many years they have been treated as outsiders of societal standards and living with constant fear that they will be next […]
Race, gender and sexuality play important roles in structuring queer identities in Latin America. Queer studies are a new field and the majority of the knowledge that exists has been developed by Western scholars in the U.S. and in Europe. Since the existing literature on queer studies relies heavily on a Eurocentric lens it fails […]
Everyone has an opinion on what the word gender means to them. Some believe male and female are the only two genders, with strict beliefs on each of these genders’ rightful roles in society. Others believe gender is just a social construct, with each individual having the right to identify as either masculine, feminine, or […]
Queerness as Hope: Moving from Identity to Ideality Given the current popular and political discourse regarding homosexuality, transsexuality, gender confusion, gender blurring, and queerness, one might be surprised to read James Penney’s claim that “queer discourse has run its course, its project made obsolete by the full elaboration of its own logic” (1). Penney’s claim […]
Bullying is defined as hostile behavior due to power variation. A motivation of bullying is prejudice, which can originate from a belief about a certain religion, race, or sexual orientation. Similarly to cyberbullying, homophobic bullying has become more prominent in schools in recent years. In a 2016 study conducted by Toomey and Russell, 16.5% of […]
“In the opinion editorial, “My Amendment,” George Saunders brings attention to the controversial opinions regarding same sex marriage during the year of 2004, in which the ban on gay marriage was heavily disputed. He advocates as a person against same sex marriage in order to humorously mock those opposed to sex marriage’s entitled attitudes towards […]
“Despite constant activism in the media regarding the LGBT community, many people remain unaware of the injustices that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people face. People also tend to forget how LGBT people are affected by these injustices. If they did know, they would know that these injustices often take a huge emotional toll on […]
Homosexuality By now in society, it is clear to say that we have accepted homosexuality as a sexual orientation of choice by a person but not so much as heterosexuality. Homosexuality, meaning the sexual attraction or the tendency to direct sexual desire towards another of the same sex. Or the more literal definition of sexual […]
“Bubar, Joe. “”Remembering Matthew Shepard: The brutal killing of a Wyoming college student 20 years ago raised awareness about violence against the LGBTQ community and led to an expansion of hate-crime laws.”” New York Times Upfront, 28 Jan. 2019, p. 16+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A573714248/OVIC?u=coll19000&sid=OVIC&xid=cea1a8b6. Accessed 10 Apr. 2019. Need a custom essay on […]
Sexual Prejudice Towards LGBTQ and Gender Differences: Literature Review Social Psychology Ana Esther Paulino Sanchez SUNY Geneseo Abstract There is a difference between the prejudice and attitude towards LGBTQ according to gender. Studies like Gregory M. Hereck (2000), Sarlo and Buodo (2017), Glotfelter and Anderson (2012), and Kiebel et al (2017) further explore these differences. […]
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