LGBT culture

The group that is evaluated in this report is the Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD). GLAD is non-profit organization in the United States that works to stop discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status, and gender identity. The group originated in Boston, and serves the New England area of United States. The group was found by John Ward in 1978. His goal was to educated the lesbian, gays, bi-sexual, and transgender, questioning or queer (LGBTQ) on their legal rights…

Throughout my childhood, I’ve endured an alcoholic father, being sexually abused, and coming to the realization that I’m gay. While inherently some of the biggest hardships in my life, they don’t compare to the struggles I created for myself though my mistakes. When I started high school it dawned on me, there was a strong possibility of becoming valedictorian. I’d always been a very good student and received all A’s at the end of the first quarter of my freshman year. Unfortunately, I…

My curiosity was first sparked by the LGBT+ community when I was in eighth grade. This was when I discovered my sexual orientation differed from my friends'. At this point, I knew nothing but the terms "gay" and "straight". Now I am aware of the numerous sexualities and genders that exist. Because of this curiosity, along with my own identity, I have spent countless hours since eighth grade doing my best to help the LGBT+ community. I have found that the best way to do this is through education,…

of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals. While society has made great strides towards becoming more accepting of the LGBTQ community, there is still a portion of the population that has not changed. And in hip hop culture today, it can be seen by many that homophobia is still prevalent. Joel Penney is quite aware of this as his article entitled, “We Don’t Wear Tight Clothes”: Gay Panic and Queer Style in Contemporary Hip Hop, is centered on the aforementioned idea…

Before Night Falls is a biopic that chronicles Reinaldo Arenas’ life in Cuba as a writer and a homosexual. Arenas was an important figure not only for his achievements in his literature but also for his dissident homosexuality. He felt that being who he was as a gay in Cuba was a form of social protest. Arenas dealt with a lot of repression while living in Cuba. Through the portrayal of Reinaldo Arenas by his actor Javier Bardem and through the use of Johnny Depp’s two characters, Before Night…

The result of the study suggest that among UP 2nd year Students, higher education brings positive effect on attitudes towards homosexuality, a group that has suffered prejudices in the general society. More education was linked with new positive views of, acceptance and equal treatment to gay people, willingness to interact with homosexual people, and extends equal rights to all. Moreover, higher level understanding was found to have positive feedback on the majority of the respondents even…

Privacy is considered to be an important value because it protects personal information from the public's perusal. People’s uniqueness derive from their personal judgement and belief towards others. Although everyone’s differing viewpoints can contribute a greater alternative to society, it is not always the case. Since people's’ minds are so different from one another, there is bound to be disagreements. A great example of this is homosexuality. For centuries, homosexulaity is seen to be some…

Boys Scouts of Americas has come under heavy scrutiny about its ban to allow openly gay scouts into the organization and has finally decided to lift it. In a statement by Wayne Perry, BSA President, he said “While people have different opinions about this policy, we can all agree that kids are better off when they are scouting.” The decision to lift the ban was a move in the right direction towards progression and acceptance. Originally, W.D. Boyce founded Boys Scouts of America (or BSA) in 1910…

In recent years, the LGBT movement has gained steam and successfully fought for the rights of gays and lesbians. Gays and lesbians enjoy more social acceptance than they did 20 years ago. This social acceptance, however, is not enjoyed by all members of the LGBT community, as transgender and transsexual individuals are still discriminated against with far more vehemence than gays and lesbians. This discrimination is explored in the film Boys Don’t Cry and the novel She’s Not There, by Jennifer…

and the LGBT community are two groups that tend to clash; however, in reality there should not be a divider between the two as faith continually proves God’s unconditional love for His children. The essay “Gay Marriage: Our Mutual Joy,” by Lisa Miller, explains to the readers the truths behind the Bible and about God’s love towards homosexuality. In comparison, the article “The Religious People Who Give Us Hope,” by Stevie St. John, displays several religious leaders supporting the LGBT…