Lesbian feminism

Marriage equality has been a long time argument across the United States. While the law passed in 2015 by the Supreme Court granting marriage equality, there are still arguments, primarily fueled by religious views, of what a marriage is. Therefore, dividing the country and leading the United States down a path that infringes on constitutional rights of the people in the LGBTQ community when it comes to marriage. One must ask, what would it take to bring the United States out if it is current…

All over the world, there are many orphans waiting for a home and a family. Many families wants to adopt, but are banned from doing so. These families have broken no law, and they are perfectly capable of taking care of a child. Why are these couples denied the right to become parents? Why are children left without families, even when there lives people nearby who wants to adopt them? In 42 out of 56 countries, adoption by same-sex couples are banned. They are denied their human rights to adopt…

when she showed that she was gay on her TV back in 1998. Her fans helped her with the negativity that she received. Ellen is brave,a good leader,loving,caring and impactful. That is what it takes to be a hero. Ellen is a huge supporter of the gay/lesbian community. Ellen is also gay and in her show back in 1998. She showed that it is okay being gay. This shows that Ellen isn’t ashamed of showing that she is gay. This is important because she shows that it doesn’t matter…

Henry “Harry” Hay changed the lives for thousands of people. While doing that he changed the world in general because of all the stuff he had pushed for. He was one of the leading pioneers for the gay rights movement. Even though he pushed for gay rights he was married at one point. Over the span of his life he had 3 male partners that were known. Hay had a relatively normal childhood life from what is known about it. He was born on April 7th 1912. His parents were Margaret Niall and Harry Hay…

Gender plays a big role in society. By definition it is the state of being either male or female. Each gender is set to a certain amount of expectations and norms linked to how they should behave and portray themselves. Sex however is different; it is the way of defining men and women based on their biological and physical attributions. Throughout the years opinions and outlooks on sexuality/gender have changed drastically. People are more open-minded and accepting of the change. There are many…

Gay Marriage and Gay Marriage Services The Supreme Court ruling is being followed but on the edges of that ruling are loopholes being jumped through. Gay marriages are now legal, but the service providers for their weddings are now denying them their specific service. That comes from baking the cakes to photography for the weddings. These are all essential for a wedding in this day and age. Should this behavior continue to be allowed? “Marriage is almost as old as dirt, and it was defined…

Western culture rarely represents “other” people in the media, and when they are portrayed their identity falls into stereotypes and negative tropes. One trope that is common among queer characters is known as Bury Your Gays, or specifically Dead Lesbian Syndrome, which is a result of the extensive deaths of women-loving-women in television. This includes the character Commander Lexa from The 100 who was one particular death that left a strong impact on queer youth.…

Lay Me Down On February 3rd, 2013, Sam Smith created an angelic, enchanting, and self fulfilling song called Lay Me Down. Through his love of music Sam Smith is able to make a statement for what he believes is in equality throughout America in regards to same sex marriages in the church. Equality has always been a symbol of hope, liberty, freedom, and a chance to live an unbiased life. Unfortunately, some individuals do not agree with this value in America. Throughout history many Americans…

year may have about Sweet Briar.” These time-honored traditions certainly establish a social hierarchy at all women’s colleges, but does that hierarchy exclusively promote romantic friendships? Lesbian psychologist Carla Golden argues a slightly different point in her contribution to the book “Lesbian Psychologies.” Her essay, “Diversity and Variability” argues “the environment at women’s colleges are structurally and psychologically conducive to lesbianism” Golden argues that college is a…

“A culture founded from oppression Yet we don't have acceptance for 'em Call each other faggots behind the keys of a message board A word rooted in hate, yet our genre still ignores it.” (Azlyrics) “ The Same.” explains how the society looks upon homosexuality. How people throw around the word “Faggot” to describe something bad. That day in age has no remorse for how what they say or do that affects people who like the same sex. I will be describing how the song that I chose has an effect on the…