Heterosexism

The reading for today discussed the role of color in gay issues. Allan begins by talking about being a gay, white male. He touches base on how he has recently started using white as an identity and how it has helped him notice other problems that gay people of color face. Allan talked about how we, as society, whitewash gay people and therefore gay POC have to actively identity as as such. In addition, white, gay activist are not educated on, nor do they fight for problems that gay POC face.…

The first interesting thing attracts me in this article is its title --- “Gay Bars and Broadway: They Go Together”. I think “gay” is a sensitive but controversial topic. And I am a person who never go to gay bar, but it doesn't mean, I oppose homosexuality. On the contrary, I think they are brave, they do not mind how people think about them, just be who they are. That is a reason why I choose this article, and the other reason is, I really want to know, how the broadway connect with the gay bar…

Gay marriage and homosexuality has been a controversial subject for a large period of not only U.S. history but the history of the entire world. The fight for gay marriage and gay rights created a huge controversy because the two parties held two very opposing views. On one hand conservatives claimed that gay marriage infringed on their beliefs and ruined the sanctity of marriage, however on the other hand gays and supporters of gay rights believed that gays should be able to enjoy all the…

How Can We Fight The Underlying Motives And Pathologies Of Religious Homophobia? LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Questioning) Americans have come a long way throughout the late 20th century and today. It was only in 2003 that sexual activity between two mutual adults was officially legalized in the United States. The landmark Supreme Court case, Lawrence vs. Texas struck down “sodomy” laws in Texas and in other thirteen states. The outcome of this landmark case was the pinnacle…

In the article Societal Suicide: Legalizing Gay Marriage Will Lead to More Family Breakdown and crime. Author Charles Colson conclude that Gay marriage should not be forced on fellow Americans by judicial or mayoral fiat. The authors attempt to convince the readers that Americans should be able to have a vote if it should be passed or not. I believe that if this opportunity is given to Americans. Then it will settle the argument on both sides, for those who are against it, and those who embrace…

It 's hard to manage homophobic outsiders; however it can be significantly more troublesome managing relatives who reject homosexuality. These "friends and family" ought to love you regardless of what and not pass judgment on you in light of your sexual inclinations. Despite the fact that that is the way it ought to be, it 's not generally the way it is. Since you can 't change the way individuals feel, the main thing you can do is change the way you feel and the way you respond because of what…

Have you ever imagined how taking courses can change the way you express about same sex marriage and the heterosexuals? Heterosexual Privilege Awareness, Prejudice, and Support of Gay Marriage among Diversity Course Students was written by Kim Case and Briana Stewart a journal of College teaching. I agree with the authors and believe the research was the perfect method for students to change their attitudes…

Even though gay marriage is legal throughout the entire country, it does not change the fact that discrimination in the LGBTQ community still happens everyday. People who discriminate against those in LGBTQ community should have harsher punishments put against them. To some people this may sound insane, that in 2016 gay people are still be looked down upon, but today I am here to show you some major examples of what goes on everyday right here in our country. Denial of service, suicide rates…

Imagine someone you love comes down with a terminal illness and because the hospital had some sort of prejudice against you, you could not be with them and they would end up dying alone because you were the only one they still had contact with. Imagine the pain of knowing you could not be with them during possibly the scariest moments. Imagine your anger and frustration at the system you live in that because you did not meet the socially created requirements which decreed that you could not be…

The article is written by Susie O’Brien that was published on The Advertiser on 20 November 2010 arguing the rights for gay marriage, targeting the age group of teens and onwards. When you ask anyone, they will all tell you they are in favour of equal rights for homosexuals. Then you get to gay marriage, and that is when all the talk about equality stops. O’Brien started off with a strong point saying she didn’t ever choose to be straight, it was never about choice and that is just who she is.…