LGBT rights opposition

Being gay, lesbian, or bisexual is becoming more universally accepted today, however, it is still frowned upon in some parts of society. In the poem “Commitments”, Essex Hemphill uses his work as a mirror to reflect his ideas and beliefs of being a gay African American writer and poet to readers. This poem exemplifies the unseen problems that gay, lesbian, and bisexual people face in their everyday life, and should be taught in literature in order to make others more aware of the importance of…

how I choose to navigate through different environments, whether in academia or society, and how I view myself. The most significant challenge I have faced isn’t over, and might not be for a very long time. Times like when the boys at school taunt LGBT folk as subhuman freaks, or when my mom conspires that my sister and I are plotting…

1. I think one reason why homophobia is more common among male to male relations rather than female to female relations, is reflected on the idea of machismo or being perceived as homosexual. When it comes to machismo, a man’s beliefs are deeply rooted to the idea that men should only like women. It’s an idea that is typically established early in a child’s life. Also being perceived as homosexual could have a lot to do with a man homophobia. It could be, being afraid of what others might think…

“Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was created in 1993 under the administration of President Clinton. The U.S military adopted this policy in order to allow homosexual or bisexual individuals serve in military forces under the condition that they not openly reveal their sexual orientation. This policy also specified that superiors should not initiate investigation of a service member's orientation without credible evidence of homosexual behavior. However, this policy has proven to have major flaws,…

by imprisonment.” (Simon Wiesenthal Center Annual Vol. 7 (1990). English translation by Warren Johansson and William Perry in "Homosexuals in Nazi Germany," Simon Wiesenthal Center Annual, Vol. 7 (1990). However, in 1930 there was a significant gay rights movement that developed in Berlin, Germany. Weimar Republic was not aggressive towards the halting of homosexuality and would allow it to continue behind closed doors. This was taken as a sign of acceptance and posed a positive toleration of…

Change is a concept a concept that frightens many individuals. Whether this change is physical or a deviation from a traditional norm, we as humanity are constantly hesitant towards any drastic change. For example, before the Supreme Court decided to deviate from the standard of a marriage definitively being only between a man and a woman, individuals were resistant to changing due to what is called the “slippery slope” theory. This theory states that because you make a change from the…

we do not exist.” Vito Russo, The Celluloid Closet (1981). LGBT people have always been treated poorly, throughout history queer people have been erased, belittled, and ignored. People are generally more accepting and inclusive with queer people, including us in their movies and tv shows sometimes, but more often than not they don’t, and when they do they tend do not do it right. In 2014 only 17.5% of major studio releases included LGBT characters, 65% of those characters were gay men, 30%…

hate crimes and discrimination. This comes at a time when the transgender community is gradually becoming more accepted within society. Although, there are still special interest groups and people in the country that have strong opinions on how many rights transgender Canadians are entitled to. Bill C-16, if passed, will make it illegal to deny or prevent someone from getting a job based on their gender identity or expression, as well as discrimination in the workplace. The government will also…

by Les A. Murray, the notions of truth and reality are questioned through a silent narrator guiding the reader through a scene of a man publicly weeping. The truths questioned in this poem evolve from social and cultural mindsets about ostensible right and wrong behaviours regarding gender. However, to grasp a comprehensive understanding of the text, post-structuralism, and philosopher…

“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is an abomination.” Leviticus XVII, 22. This quote from the bible is often used as an argument against gay sex. Other arguments against homosexuality include statements like homosexuality is unnatural or unhealthy. But are these arguments against gay sex actually valid? In the chapter “Is gay sex wrong,” in Philosophy Gym, Stephen Law combats these arguments against homosexuality and proves why it should not be viewed as “wrong.” I believe…