Although homosexuality is no longer illegal in Russia, social tolerance for those in the LGBT community has never been established. Discrimination, especially for youth and children in the LGBT community, remains problematic. Teens who struggle with their own sexuality seek support from others with similar experiences by forming together on Facebook and calling themselves “404.” The current societal perception of this issue enables the restriction of information to teens regarding sexual identity and sexual orientation. Homophobia being a societal norm eliminates the existence of any support that an individual might normally receive when struggling with personal sexual identity. Not only is homophobia a societal norm, but it is also implied
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I attended Saint Peters Preparatory school in Jersey City, NJ, and it was there where I learned what it meant to be a man for others who is committed to doing justice. I have also always felt a need to fight for those that cannot fight for themselves, and support those that are less fortunate than I am. I also have friends from high school that are homosexual and attacking an issue like this is just one small thing I am willing to do to advocate on their behalf. This topic also matters to me because of my sister. My sister is a feminist, and I do not say that with the derogatory connotation that the term is often associated with today. I say that with true pride because she authentically believes in the equality for all and tries to be an advocate for oppressed communities. She is the one who introduced me to this issue and I have been inspired by her passion. In this paper I will introduce the topic and give a brief summary to the issue at hand, provide the history related to the topic, describe the issue in its present state, and analyze future action to correct the violation of human …show more content…
This amendment bans anything that might be considered propaganda or nontraditional sexual relationships in the presence of minors. This includes the spreading of information that is conveyed as promoting the “attractiveness” of a nontraditional sexual relationship. This law essentially makes it illegal to view marriage between a man and a woman and same-sex marriage as equal, as well as pass along information informing teens of the LGBT lifestyle. But in reality, this law promotes unsustainable practice in the way that it degrades personal identity and poses potential harm to children. In the way that societal opinion drives law, this Russian law conveys a message that it is immoral and wrong to be gay or
I attended Saint Peters Preparatory school in Jersey City, NJ, and it was there where I learned what it meant to be a man for others who is committed to doing justice. I have also always felt a need to fight for those that cannot fight for themselves, and support those that are less fortunate than I am. I also have friends from high school that are homosexual and attacking an issue like this is just one small thing I am willing to do to advocate on their behalf. This topic also matters to me because of my sister. My sister is a feminist, and I do not say that with the derogatory connotation that the term is often associated with today. I say that with true pride because she authentically believes in the equality for all and tries to be an advocate for oppressed communities. She is the one who introduced me to this issue and I have been inspired by her passion. In this paper I will introduce the topic and give a brief summary to the issue at hand, provide the history related to the topic, describe the issue in its present state, and analyze future action to correct the violation of human …show more content…
This amendment bans anything that might be considered propaganda or nontraditional sexual relationships in the presence of minors. This includes the spreading of information that is conveyed as promoting the “attractiveness” of a nontraditional sexual relationship. This law essentially makes it illegal to view marriage between a man and a woman and same-sex marriage as equal, as well as pass along information informing teens of the LGBT lifestyle. But in reality, this law promotes unsustainable practice in the way that it degrades personal identity and poses potential harm to children. In the way that societal opinion drives law, this Russian law conveys a message that it is immoral and wrong to be gay or