There are many aspects that can shape an individual’s sexual identity. This identity will play an immense role in the individual’s life, therefore it should be a decision that is made solely on how that person wants to express themselves. With that being said, there are several historical restrains that can make it difficult for people to be who they are. Throughout this paper will give a brief overview on the history of sexuality in Canada as well as how sports culture and education can influence today’s realities. There is no doubt that we have always lived and continue to live in a heterosexual dominant society. Therefore, the introduction of new sexualities and types of relationships can create strains on the social norms in place. In
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Thus, giving them an almost guaranteed pass on judgement day. The bible views homosexuality as “if a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads” (Leviticus 20:13, New International Version). This was taken seriously by both men and women and therefore, gay and lesbian individuals would resist coming out and were stuck fitting into social norms. With that being said, I will begin this timeline in the early 1950’s where the War on Queers began. The reason this was began is due to suspicion on gay individuals as a threat to national security. Due to their common secretive behaviours, the government of Canada concluded that they were spies for the Soviet Union and were not to be trusted (Grewal, Charbonneau, Cheryl, McConnell & Pacquet, 2012). In my opinion, this seems outrageous because if the Soviet Union was smart they would send individuals that would blend with other members of society and would be experts at keeping their true identity a secret. Due to this suspicion …show more content…
Robert Frank Wake who conducted the tests would conclude that they were indeed homosexuals (Grewal, et al., 2012). To continue, the timeline, in the late 1960’s Canadian Justice Minister Pierre Trudeau passes an amendment that decriminalized homosexuality. Trudeau explained that “what’s done in private between adults doesn’t concern the criminal code” (CBC News, 2012). I agree with this statement, the only people that should be concerned about what you are doing in your sexual life is those that are engaging in it with you. Otherwise, it does not concern them. Furthermore, almost ten years prior to this amendment, Quebec became the first province in Canada to include sexual orientation in the Human Rights Code. Thus, making it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their sexual orientation (CBC News, 2012). Skipping ahead another ten years to 1980, MP Svend Robinson attempts for the next decade to improve gay and lesbian rights. After a long battle in 1992 the federal courts lifted the ban on homosexuality in the military. A few years later in 1996 sexual orientation was added to the Canadian Human Rights Act (CBC News, 2012). Since 1996 same-sex couples are able to receive
Thus, giving them an almost guaranteed pass on judgement day. The bible views homosexuality as “if a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads” (Leviticus 20:13, New International Version). This was taken seriously by both men and women and therefore, gay and lesbian individuals would resist coming out and were stuck fitting into social norms. With that being said, I will begin this timeline in the early 1950’s where the War on Queers began. The reason this was began is due to suspicion on gay individuals as a threat to national security. Due to their common secretive behaviours, the government of Canada concluded that they were spies for the Soviet Union and were not to be trusted (Grewal, Charbonneau, Cheryl, McConnell & Pacquet, 2012). In my opinion, this seems outrageous because if the Soviet Union was smart they would send individuals that would blend with other members of society and would be experts at keeping their true identity a secret. Due to this suspicion …show more content…
Robert Frank Wake who conducted the tests would conclude that they were indeed homosexuals (Grewal, et al., 2012). To continue, the timeline, in the late 1960’s Canadian Justice Minister Pierre Trudeau passes an amendment that decriminalized homosexuality. Trudeau explained that “what’s done in private between adults doesn’t concern the criminal code” (CBC News, 2012). I agree with this statement, the only people that should be concerned about what you are doing in your sexual life is those that are engaging in it with you. Otherwise, it does not concern them. Furthermore, almost ten years prior to this amendment, Quebec became the first province in Canada to include sexual orientation in the Human Rights Code. Thus, making it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their sexual orientation (CBC News, 2012). Skipping ahead another ten years to 1980, MP Svend Robinson attempts for the next decade to improve gay and lesbian rights. After a long battle in 1992 the federal courts lifted the ban on homosexuality in the military. A few years later in 1996 sexual orientation was added to the Canadian Human Rights Act (CBC News, 2012). Since 1996 same-sex couples are able to receive