Even though there are many movies based on homosexuality, these movies are not a favorites to the majority of society. In movies, homosexuality is less likely to be shown and when it is, it’s mostly a joke, something to feel sorry for, or something to be afraid of. (“Homosexuality in Film”, 1) Hollywood, being a big trendsetter, determines how most heterosexuals look at homosexuals and vice versa. (“Homosexuality in Film”, 1) This type of discrimination molds society’s attitude on homosexuality. Most people are afraid to have their own views because they are afraid to be the only one to stand up for the LGBT community. Bruce Vilanch, author of “That’s the Myth Tom to You”, states that we have to discard the fear of homophobes so we can divert our attention from negativity. (Bruce, 1) Being a positive leader can change the lives of the LGBT community for the
Even though there are many movies based on homosexuality, these movies are not a favorites to the majority of society. In movies, homosexuality is less likely to be shown and when it is, it’s mostly a joke, something to feel sorry for, or something to be afraid of. (“Homosexuality in Film”, 1) Hollywood, being a big trendsetter, determines how most heterosexuals look at homosexuals and vice versa. (“Homosexuality in Film”, 1) This type of discrimination molds society’s attitude on homosexuality. Most people are afraid to have their own views because they are afraid to be the only one to stand up for the LGBT community. Bruce Vilanch, author of “That’s the Myth Tom to You”, states that we have to discard the fear of homophobes so we can divert our attention from negativity. (Bruce, 1) Being a positive leader can change the lives of the LGBT community for the