LGBT culture

Bullying and Intersectionality Though many research studies focus on LGBT+ youth in comparison to heterosexual youth, or the differences in gender, there are few studies that focus on the different identities of an individual together and compare the intersectionality between such individuals. Intersectionality is the “recognition of multiple interlocking identities that are defined in terms of relative sociocultural power and privilege and shape people’s individual and collective identities…

Introduction- The experiences of LGBT people in the defence force are moving towards greater social inclusion. By serving in the defence force individuals receive many benefits, such as free medical care. Yet the treatment towards LGBT members in the defence force have been unfortunate and treated unfairly, however the Australian defence force is working towards social inclusion to all LGBT+ members. The topic of LGBT+ people in the defence force relates to me because I am a bisexual female,…

this arena for it is difficult to analyze a situation without some generalizations. “Homosexual activity” has been illegal in Uganda (and many other sub-Saharan countries) since British Colonial rule. However, law by itself is not effective. The culture of the region must reflect the policies in place for the laws to be adhered to. In 2007 and again in 2013, over 90% of Ugandans agreed that homosexuality was unacceptable (Pew Global Attitudes 35). It is unsurprising, then, that the…

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in the world introduction wrote by Kelly Kollman and Matthew Waites, the world have been changed decades and the LGBT movement is still continuing to develop. (2009) However, China has the highest population of the world, which also means it contains tremendous numbers of LGBT population. But compares to the western countries, the Chinese government seems to spontaneously ignore this special group. The neglect of LGBT group caused more…

swept across the globe, conquering and colonizing lands and cultures far removed from their own, so too did their latent homophobia spread. In China, when parts of it were subjected to colonial British rule (among other powers vying for control in the region), the British’s homophobia became a norm in a move to appease the colonialists’ sympathies (Lau). This gradual change from a culture that was generally accepting of homosexuality to a culture that despised it lasted well into the era of…

Research Portfolio Mishna, Faye, et al. “Bullying of Lesbian and Gay Youth: A Qualitative Investigation.” The British Journal of Social Work, vol. 39, no. 8, 5 Jan. 2008, pp. 1598–1614., academic.oup.com/bjsw/article/39/8/1598/1624782 Bullying occurs in schools, home, religious spaces, public areas (eg: malls) on the street, public transit, online “Conversion Bullying”: Occurrences where LGB people are harassed to change their sexual orientation and comply to heteronormative ideas the American…

The music industry discriminates against the LGBT community while others accept them. “LGBT” is the acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. (“The Welcoming Project”, 1) Fashion and arts have a large amount of known members in the LGBT community, whereas people in the entertainment industry, such as music and television, are less likely to see members of the LGBT community. No matter who discriminates against a person within the LGBT community, when it comes from a loved one, it has…

Last summer, the United States officially legalized gay marriage through all fifty states, a big step for the LGBT community and the overall human race in terms of equality and peace; however, not every nation is on board with marriage equality or very welcoming of sexual orientations and gender identities that are different from the binary. One such country is Russia, where the systematic oppression and discrimination of lesbian, gay, and transexual people is evident in its specific laws made…

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community are discriminated against on a daily basis. Many people in this community even face institutionalized discrimination by the government. This deep-rooted problem has been neglected for quite some time, but lately many organizations have been fighting to rectify this issue. One of them is a non-profit called the Southern Poverty Law Center, or SPLC, who for several decades has been a stakeholder in litigating for the LGBT community’s civil rights.…

Americans is uncomfortable with the thought of LGBT people in the country. Let me just say the thought of new schools for LGBT students is a great thought but it should never be enforced. My first question to you would be, why exactly do we have erect a brand new school to host LGBT students? I feel as if them having their own school makes us an even bigger target. Think about it, a school full of homosexuals. I believe that a lot…