Equality Many LGBT kids are getting bullied to the point that they feel like not living will be better than living through their lives in their situation. “LGBT youth are twice as likely as their peers to say they have been physically assaulted, kicked, or shoved at school.” ("Growing Up LGBT in America: View Statistics." Human Rights Campaign. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2015.) We should tackle the problem of bullying towards teens in the LGBT community by the direct approach like rallies, changing laws and society, but also indirect approach like videos of help and educating about gender and sexuality differently to accept a wider range of students with different genders and sexuality. We need to because there is still much discrimination towards
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She compared the LGBT fighting for equal rights to women and African Americans. Vaid said “All of these changes-for women, for Africans, for LGBT folks- took a massive social movement to make happen” (431). It was shown that the government and members in society have taken advantage of people before, and the way that changed was rallies, protest, and just fighting back. By showing how many people want the new change and their strong feelings towards a change, governments have made major changes. There was always disagreement with these decisions because you cannot please everyone. All people do not have the same way of thinking. There are many people with different opinions as the people rallying for gay rights. Many people are active in rallying against gay rights. Vaid said “There’s a lot of wacky people, nut-bucket opponents, and powerful forces that want to maintain things just the way they are- so defeat, occasional despair, loss, and discomfort are all part of the process of social action” (431). The battle for LGBT rights will be difficult, but it is worth it for all humans to be equal. The civil war in America is a huge example of how violence can occur with the big changes Vaid was comparing to, which is a reason some people might be skeptical as …show more content…
In America, Christianity is the dominant religion. Most branches of Christianity see homosexuality as a sin. For a country founded on these beliefs, it is hard to do this transition. It does not mean it is impossible though. Slave owners, pre-civil war time in America, used the Bible to justify slavery. Christianity was the predominant religion, but people interpreted the scripture differently. The same situation is for the LGBT community with recent branches accepting them. Very religious people that choose to follow certain parts of the Bible like the parts saying homosexuality is a sin will most likely try to raise their kids with similar beliefs. This does not mean they will have the same, but might be instilled. The child though, if saw different information in school or in society, would question and maybe have different views on the LGBT community no matter what morals he or she was raised in. Religion is not an easy thing to change for people, so the faiths that discriminate against certain people will stay for a while, but might arouse faith-breaking questions and confusion. This also causes problems in gay teen’s family life if raised in a religious family that is against homosexuality causing the teen to become homeless. “Approximately 40% of homeless teens identify as LGBT.” ("11 Facts About Homeless Teens." 11 Facts About Homeless Teens. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept.
She compared the LGBT fighting for equal rights to women and African Americans. Vaid said “All of these changes-for women, for Africans, for LGBT folks- took a massive social movement to make happen” (431). It was shown that the government and members in society have taken advantage of people before, and the way that changed was rallies, protest, and just fighting back. By showing how many people want the new change and their strong feelings towards a change, governments have made major changes. There was always disagreement with these decisions because you cannot please everyone. All people do not have the same way of thinking. There are many people with different opinions as the people rallying for gay rights. Many people are active in rallying against gay rights. Vaid said “There’s a lot of wacky people, nut-bucket opponents, and powerful forces that want to maintain things just the way they are- so defeat, occasional despair, loss, and discomfort are all part of the process of social action” (431). The battle for LGBT rights will be difficult, but it is worth it for all humans to be equal. The civil war in America is a huge example of how violence can occur with the big changes Vaid was comparing to, which is a reason some people might be skeptical as …show more content…
In America, Christianity is the dominant religion. Most branches of Christianity see homosexuality as a sin. For a country founded on these beliefs, it is hard to do this transition. It does not mean it is impossible though. Slave owners, pre-civil war time in America, used the Bible to justify slavery. Christianity was the predominant religion, but people interpreted the scripture differently. The same situation is for the LGBT community with recent branches accepting them. Very religious people that choose to follow certain parts of the Bible like the parts saying homosexuality is a sin will most likely try to raise their kids with similar beliefs. This does not mean they will have the same, but might be instilled. The child though, if saw different information in school or in society, would question and maybe have different views on the LGBT community no matter what morals he or she was raised in. Religion is not an easy thing to change for people, so the faiths that discriminate against certain people will stay for a while, but might arouse faith-breaking questions and confusion. This also causes problems in gay teen’s family life if raised in a religious family that is against homosexuality causing the teen to become homeless. “Approximately 40% of homeless teens identify as LGBT.” ("11 Facts About Homeless Teens." 11 Facts About Homeless Teens. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept.