The day a person is born is the day they are given rights, including the freedom of speech, happiness, and the ability to express there self. These rights are often taken for granted. However, some gay people are often denied these rights. In May-June of 2010, Stephanie Fairyington wrote "The Gay Option". This date provides information of how the world might have reacted to gay people coming out in that time period. Throughout her story, she states her personal experiences and opinions dealing with her condition. The purpose of this essay is to show the readers that homosexuality is out there and it is not going away anytime soon. Over the years, people have grown more used to the gay topic. Parents have found ways to accept their
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Without even knowing what gender means, they are given sexuality. Stephanie believes there is no choice in this matter. People can't help being gay, she states, "My same-sex attractions were awakened in me at such a young age that they felt as mush a part of me as my limbs" (Fairyington 51). The author feels that the world views LGBT activists as having a choice. Politicians are some of the worst when it comes to gay rights. However, in the 1970's, homosexuality was no longer considered a mental disorder. With the help of the mental health establishment, being gay is now known as a physiological condition. Joan Nestle states her options that people should not spend time debating over gay rights because it leads o dehumanization (Fairyington 52). Fairyington firmly believes that being gay is not a choice and for that it is not an act of …show more content…
She tells her story and leaves the audience with a new perspective. She supports this valued claim by stating evidence from her journey with her sexuality. She shows the readers what it is like to live in a society with homosexual traits. Overall, I do find this essay to be an effective argument because it explains how she felt throughout her life. It provides details involving the experiences she faced. She also talks about people's reactions. At the end of the day, people should not judge others based on their sexuality. Gay people should have the same rights as everyone
Without even knowing what gender means, they are given sexuality. Stephanie believes there is no choice in this matter. People can't help being gay, she states, "My same-sex attractions were awakened in me at such a young age that they felt as mush a part of me as my limbs" (Fairyington 51). The author feels that the world views LGBT activists as having a choice. Politicians are some of the worst when it comes to gay rights. However, in the 1970's, homosexuality was no longer considered a mental disorder. With the help of the mental health establishment, being gay is now known as a physiological condition. Joan Nestle states her options that people should not spend time debating over gay rights because it leads o dehumanization (Fairyington 52). Fairyington firmly believes that being gay is not a choice and for that it is not an act of …show more content…
She tells her story and leaves the audience with a new perspective. She supports this valued claim by stating evidence from her journey with her sexuality. She shows the readers what it is like to live in a society with homosexual traits. Overall, I do find this essay to be an effective argument because it explains how she felt throughout her life. It provides details involving the experiences she faced. She also talks about people's reactions. At the end of the day, people should not judge others based on their sexuality. Gay people should have the same rights as everyone