Discrimination has been around for a considerable amount of time. However, there have been improvements the way society deals with discrimination, we still have a very long way to go. The gay and lesbian (LGBT) community have faced many forms of discrimination, especially when it comes to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus weakness the immune system to where a common cold could be fatal. HIV is very common in the LGBT community. It is passed by having unsafe sexual intercourse or one’s own blood. The HIV epidemic effects everyone, however it particularly effects gay and bisexuals men, transgender women (13-24) and men and women of color. HIV is seen more in southern parts of the United States. Since HIV is a large epidemic
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Structural Functionalist have a macro view on this. Structural Functionalist believe that society functions in an orderly system. Social norms and laws exist to protect family so they are able to survive together. They believe that gay rights are “dysfunctional” and disrupts functionality in a society. Structure functionalist believe that traditional marriage contributes to society more then gay marriage. Rick Santorum: Senator from Pennsylvania, views gay marriage as a threat to society. Proposes that gay rights do not benefit the country or the morality of children.“ He believes that legalizing gay marriage would unravel the moral fabric of American …show more content…
Most men who say this are the ones who have homophobia. The gay community has been discriminated by people who are homophobic. Most of the people who are against same sex marriage try to pass laws against the gay community. Not only do homophobic people pass laws against the gay community they also act violent towards them. In the United states there was case were a kid was bullied because he was gay. His name was Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, he was 11 years old and lived in Springfield, Massachusetts. Carl hung himself with an extension cord on April 6, 2009, after being bullied at school year by peers who said "he acted feminine" and was gay. The gay community, especially those who are infected with HIV, have suffered greatly from discrimination and prejudices. Beverly Tatum looks at the “isms” in our society. She talks about how “racism” is institutionalized. Homophobia and being prejudiced against the gay community with HIV is an example of how this behavior is a part of our structure. One possible solution she states to look at one’s own behavior. Phobias and “isms” exist because of lack of education. If you better yourself as an individual you could possibly better the
Structural Functionalist have a macro view on this. Structural Functionalist believe that society functions in an orderly system. Social norms and laws exist to protect family so they are able to survive together. They believe that gay rights are “dysfunctional” and disrupts functionality in a society. Structure functionalist believe that traditional marriage contributes to society more then gay marriage. Rick Santorum: Senator from Pennsylvania, views gay marriage as a threat to society. Proposes that gay rights do not benefit the country or the morality of children.“ He believes that legalizing gay marriage would unravel the moral fabric of American …show more content…
Most men who say this are the ones who have homophobia. The gay community has been discriminated by people who are homophobic. Most of the people who are against same sex marriage try to pass laws against the gay community. Not only do homophobic people pass laws against the gay community they also act violent towards them. In the United states there was case were a kid was bullied because he was gay. His name was Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, he was 11 years old and lived in Springfield, Massachusetts. Carl hung himself with an extension cord on April 6, 2009, after being bullied at school year by peers who said "he acted feminine" and was gay. The gay community, especially those who are infected with HIV, have suffered greatly from discrimination and prejudices. Beverly Tatum looks at the “isms” in our society. She talks about how “racism” is institutionalized. Homophobia and being prejudiced against the gay community with HIV is an example of how this behavior is a part of our structure. One possible solution she states to look at one’s own behavior. Phobias and “isms” exist because of lack of education. If you better yourself as an individual you could possibly better the