Homosexuality in Lebanon
Homosexuals are treated differently from one country to another. While some are praised, others are suppressed. In Lebanon, homosexuals are exposed to homophobic incidents in some particular places; one of them is Dunkin’ Donuts. Some young males were approached by the management and were asked to leave due to their “conspicuous behavior”; they meant the young males’ “overtly feminine” actions. The management removed customers according to their gendered behavior. However, Dunkin’ Donuts still remains a common hangout for homosexuals. When they are called gay, they respond with “Ana mish heek” ("I am not like that"). By disowning the homosexuals, they are rejecting part of their identity. Moreover, queer customers …show more content…
(2013, October). Retrieved from: http://www.censorshiplebanon.org/documents/censorshipmonitor/MARCH_CensorshipMonitor[s1].pdf
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Lebanon censors films over homosexuality and temporary marriage. (2013, March 10). Retrieved from NOW: https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/archive/lebanon-censors-films-over-homosexuality-and-temporary-marriage
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Homosexuals are treated differently from one country to another. While some are praised, others are suppressed. In Lebanon, homosexuals are exposed to homophobic incidents in some particular places; one of them is Dunkin’ Donuts. Some young males were approached by the management and were asked to leave due to their “conspicuous behavior”; they meant the young males’ “overtly feminine” actions. The management removed customers according to their gendered behavior. However, Dunkin’ Donuts still remains a common hangout for homosexuals. When they are called gay, they respond with “Ana mish heek” ("I am not like that"). By disowning the homosexuals, they are rejecting part of their identity. Moreover, queer customers …show more content…
(2013, October). Retrieved from: http://www.censorshiplebanon.org/documents/censorshipmonitor/MARCH_CensorshipMonitor[s1].pdf
Dabaghi, L., Ms, Mack, A., Mrs, & Jaalouk, D. (2008, October 21). A Case Study of the First Legal, Above-Ground LGBT Organization in the MENA Region (Rep.). Retrieved http://www.moph.gov.lb/userfiles/files/Prevention/NationalAIDSControlProgram/Helem.pdf
Film Censorship. (n.d.). Retrieved from The Free Dictionary.
H. (2008, October 21). A Case Study of the First Legal, Above-Ground LGBT Organization in the MENA Region(Rep.). Retrieved http://www.moph.gov.lb/userfiles/files/Prevention/NationalAIDSControlProgram/Helem.pdf
Khoury, D. (2012, July 12). Cut It Out: Censorship in Lebanon. Retrieved from Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: http://carnegieendowment.org/sada/?fa=48831
Lebanon censors films over homosexuality and temporary marriage. (2013, March 10). Retrieved from NOW: https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/archive/lebanon-censors-films-over-homosexuality-and-temporary-marriage
MARCH. (2013, october). Censorship Monitor. Retrieved from The Virtual Museum Of Censorship: http://www.censorshiplebanon.org/documents/censorshipmonitor/MARCH_CensorshipMonitor[1].pdf
Merabet, S. (2004). Disavowed Homosexualities in Beirut. JSTOR,