WGSS 101

As I was learning new information from WGSS 101, I was also reflecting my experience when I come across LGBTQ. I was thinking about over these years the way I acted unintentionally; but might offend people with other sexual orientation other than straight. I felt like a fool and an ignorant jerk. In my culture, people have less acceptance of LGBTQ. They were discriminated, oppressed, bullied… and I was one of the people who make fun of gay people. I am not homophobic; however, the norms in my culture taught me that gay people are not normal. Also, many transgender people in Asia, especially in Thailand are strippers or prostitutes. Therefore, I misunderstood that tranny are some sort of mental illness and for us to make fun of. Until I came across a Chinese book in a public library about transgender. The title of the book was She is My Brother. The book is dedicated to a beloved sister who was once a boy. It illustrates a tranny’s struggle through a family member. It gained my interest in learning more about LGBTQ, and I found that WGSS 101 will be the best way for me …show more content…
In many situations, the norm expected people to act a certain way. As if girls have to play with dolls and boys have to play trucks; no one ever told us it is necessary, however that is what society preferred. On the other hand, people with different faced a lot more challenges along the way. The LGBTQ panel was one material in class that affected me the most. When people share about their experiences and difficulties they faced for having other sexual orientation, they reminded me of my cousin. He was confused and when he told me about his possible sexual orientation, I regretted that I did not respond the right way. I might have hurt his feelings. However, if he comes to me again in the future, I will be the best listener for him and be supportive of his decision. After what I learned from this class, I believe I can be that person for