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and willpower to conquer it. In the book, Simon and the Homo Sapiens, Simon displays the characteristics of determination, introspection and charisma. These characteristics give him the confidence to publicize and express his true identity of being gay. Simon presents determination throughout his journey of coming out. The key of determination is to have a goal and strive for it. In this case, Simon has a purpose to coming out and is working towards small goals to lead him to his desire.…

The entertainment industry has always had an uncanny relationship with LGBTQIA+ characters, from making them our “Gay Best Friend,” to being the “Beard” for them, and it seems that now we’re full on slaughtering them. Across space, through the years, in every genre imaginable, gays have toppled everywhere. As in, with the recent trending of boycotting #BuryYourGays, the pattern of denying queer characters their happy ending has become prevalent and more obvious in television culture.…

those men was James Buchanan, who had a relationship with William Rufus King. The other man was Abraham Lincoln, who had affairs with several men. Although the acknowledgement of their sexual orientation has been ignored, it is quite clear they were gay. There were several instances of President James Buchanan’s homosexuality, the most prominent involving William Rufus King. James and King were often called a couple and described as inseparable by acquaintances. They were so close that…

Last Year, Homestead High School, sometime around noon. I was faced with a challenge that left me questioning myself and what write. Let's start from the beginning; it was the time that Stanford blood drive would come to Homestead and collect blood. I as always wanted to escape math class and do something good, but mostly not do math. I proceeded to go and sign up; I was given a computer asking about my personal information, going through the questions I stopped. An issue appeared that I was…

Version 10 I was at a Finding Nemo attraction in Disney World when my mother made a comment about disliking Ellen Degeneres, that was the first time I remember hearing someone speak negatively of homosexuality. It didn't bother me as a 7 year old; I didn't know any better because I didn't fully understand why she disliked her. I knew that our religion wasn't very accepting of homosexuality, but I only had a vague understanding of it at the time. It was one of those things that wasn't really…

representation to reality media it becomes clear that media's responsibility to represent reality is not necessarily achieved by only being the "voice of the people" (Long & Wall, 2012, p.103) for some groups within the society. Furthermore, presenting a gay character on television is often closely connected with the idea of…

believe in any kind of discrimination towards these people but it does not celebrate same-sex marriages or accept homosexual relationships. As for priesthood, today, many men’s religious orders and some bishops often make their own decisions regarding gay men as candidates for the seminary and priesthood (Campaign, "Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ Issues: Roman Catholic…

visibility in Ghostbusters, and other Hollywood blockbusters, is a battleground of conflicting ideologies. Over the years the queer fans have managed to gain ground, one recent example being Star Trek Beyond and their inclusion of their first portrayal of a gay character in the series, Hikaru Sulu. But by granting a side character this sexual identity outside the binary does not offer much for the queer audiences, as their identities still do not get to take a prominent role in big productions.…

varies depending on the extent of cultural exposure to Japan and/or America; while individuals who are more immersed in Japanese culture may feel uneasy about Mitch and Cam’s depiction on the show due to unfamiliarity with “domestic” and “realistic” gay couples in media and society, most Japanese Americans who are bi/multi-cultural are generally accepting of the characters. The method I chose was an in-depth interview. An in-depth interview provides my Mira’s personal account of media…

LGBT activists have played an important role in helping to shape public policy in Canada by creating a more equal society for the LGBT community and by extension Canadians at large. For past LGBT activists, equality meant recognition of their lifestyle instead of fear or hostility, it also meant pressuring politicians, organizations and other prominent leaders to adapt and promote non-discriminatory policies which would create less obstacles for LGBT members and welcome them into the public…