I would consider my sexuality a privilege. I don’t have to jump through hoops and deal with other judgements when I want to get married or when I want to go out on a date. When I go out with my boyfriend I don’t get judged for holding his hand, kissing him, hugging him, or anything else couples do. Someone who is a homosexual woman may not have this luxury. When a homosexual couple are walking around town or the mall people assume they are platonic friends when that is not the case. Something so small can have a big impact on the relationship along as the individual. People today are afraid to open about their sexual orientation because they don’t want to feel judged by others (Blaine, 2012, Introduction). I have been privileged to not have these roadblocks in my life or
I would consider my sexuality a privilege. I don’t have to jump through hoops and deal with other judgements when I want to get married or when I want to go out on a date. When I go out with my boyfriend I don’t get judged for holding his hand, kissing him, hugging him, or anything else couples do. Someone who is a homosexual woman may not have this luxury. When a homosexual couple are walking around town or the mall people assume they are platonic friends when that is not the case. Something so small can have a big impact on the relationship along as the individual. People today are afraid to open about their sexual orientation because they don’t want to feel judged by others (Blaine, 2012, Introduction). I have been privileged to not have these roadblocks in my life or