A Research Study On The Lgbt Community

The mental health of individuals in the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered) community is something that is a serious problem. For most of the history of the United States and many different parts of the world LGBT people faced much persecution and in some cases even death. This constant fear of discovery and the pressure that one feels on oneself when “in the closet” can lead to major mental distress. Research has shown that people who identify as LGBT are twice as likely to develop lifetime mood and anxiety disorders (Bostwick 468). This is extremely noticeable the past couple years in the suicides of bullied teens on the basis of sexual identity and expression. The stigma on simply being perceived as LGBT is strong enough to

Since the beginning of their existence and in today’s society, the community of LGBT workers are not being treated fairly or getting their fair share that they deserve in the workplace. They are victims to high rates of workplace discrimination. Instead of being judged as workers and what they bring to their jobs and how they work, they are being judged by their sexual preferences and appearance. Being a gay or transgender worker causes them to be mistreated, not judged for the actual workers they are, and most importantly, halts a majority of them in better career and job opportunities. Although under federal law it is illegal to fire someone who is either gay or transgender, they are still either being denied employment or being terminated from their jobs because of their gender category or sexual orientation.

In the Introduction to LGBT+ Studies class we discussed many themes of the history of the LGBT+ community, these themes include; oppression, fighting for our visibility and having it delayed, and a sort of power within the community. The LGBT+ community has gone through an immense amount of oppression, having to fight its way into the light and having it be pushed aside multiple times. In a historical context when the LGBT+ community started to show itself so to speak was around the 1920’s there were the first gay rights movements starting, and surprisingly it was the start of some acceptance. However, when World War II began in 1939 it oppressed the movement, as well as setting it back by gay men being denied from the military because

Since the late 1960’s, the LGBTQ community have started to seek equality towards rights. Even though the LGBTQ community are still discriminated today and were discriminated in the past, they now have the formal legal equality as everyone else. Canada is seen by other countries as a leader to the respect of the LGBTQ community. The community has received many equality benefits throughout the year which vary from, same-sex marriage to health care. Before 1861 (laws were controlled by Britain) it was illegal to be a homosexual and the penalty was a death sentence. Many look back with disgust at the horrible past that Canada had with homosexuality. After 1861, the sentence was reduced to 10 years in prison which is still obscure. Homosexuals at this time were mentioned as

According to the Center for Disease Control, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people face health inequities that often lead to poorer health outcomes compared with heterosexual people. Some of these inequities include stigma, a lack of healthcare access and difficulty finding doctors well-educated in LGBTQ health issues. If you are a member of the LGBTQ community, you may have encountered some of these challenges in your healthcare journey and may be seeking a comprehensive education on LGBTQ health issues. There are several easy ways to learn more about common LGBTQ health issues.

As a former student employee, I participated in numerous conferences, workshops, and discussion groups on a variety of topics that revolve around social justice and inclusivity as well as served students with diverse backgrounds. These events provided me with insight into the adversities that many minorities experience and how we should address these issues. A salient discussion group that I attended focused on individuals who identify as LGBTQIA Latinx. This population is at a disadvantage when it comes to higher education as they face additional barriers. For example, in the LGBTQIA community many individuals do not pursue higher education because of financial reasons and do not have the proper social support. Unfortunately,

There is a need for increased culturally meaningful mental health services specific to the LGBTQ community. Members of the LGBTQ community are at increased risk for a number of mental health problems and

A. Thesis. With their ideology and their demand for equal rights and personal freedoms, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and queer (LGBTQ) community has played a major part in the rise of identity politics in modern American politics.

I am proud to admit that I am part of the 8 to 10 percent of the US Population that identifies as a gay male. When it comes to addressing the many needs of the GLBTQ community, there are so many important current issues that I could write about, and it's difficult to pick just one. My population has been discriminated against, denied equal rights, healthcare and jobs, we have been bullied, jailed, killed, and have faced the negative stigma that society has created for being who we are. When I hear people that say being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender is a choice I’m reminded of the discrimination that people go through and think why would anyone choose this lifestyle. I didn’t choose this lifestyle but was merely born this way as

One might assume that because Rustin is not spoken of as a prominent figure in the peace movement to the same degree as Gandhi and Martin Luther King, that he was of lesser importance, and I would like to argue that while he has not received as much public attention for his contributions to society through peaceful methods, that he is nonetheless a significant figure in achieving peace for minorities. In my opinion, this is not as heavily publicized because of his sexual orientation. Since being a member of the LGBT+ community in the early 1900’s was not widely acceptable, it often posed challenges for him in attempting to advocate on behalf of African

Today’s society shapes the individuals mind into thinking what actions or physical appearances are the norm. Specifically, the norm for gender is that people are either male or female. This norm is a binary concept because there are only two main categories, which can be very misleading. In terms of sexual orientation, there are realistically more than two categories and society has realized this and coined the acronym LGBTQ. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning. Individuals who categorize themselves as one of these sexual orientations often face criticism for their standing in the co-culture. The 20/20 video specifically talks about individuals who identify as transgender and the challenges they face from

I believe one of the most important issues the LGBTQ+ community faces is erasure. By erasure I am referring to bisexual/pansexual and transgender erasure. Phrases akin to “it’s just a phase” or “you just haven’t met the right guy/girl.” The older generation and the anti-LGBTQ+ groups seem to be less understanding of newer terms for things that have existed since the beginning, things like non-binary, bisexuality, and pansexuality.

There seems to be a misconception that the LGBTQ community is immune to poverty when in actuality, a large majority of them are living in poor conditions. When most people think of gay men specifically, they think of rich, white men living in suburban areas, wearing designer clothes, constantly accessorized, and shop at expensive boutiques. But that is simply not the case. In fact, most LGBTQ people are poor or working-class, female, and people of color who struggle with obtaining or keeping a job as well as paying bills. In my paper, I will answer where this is most common and why. I will start by delving into the past of LGBTQ history as well as the discrimination they faced to show any patterns or trends regarding LGBTQ affluence,

A social problem is normally a term used to describe problems with a particular area or group of people in the world. Social problems often involve problems that affect real life. It also affects how people react to certain situations. While differences in racial/ethnic prejudices have been explored extensively in past literature (e.g. Bobo and Zubrinksy’s 1996, study of differential prejudices directed toward Hispanic and Black individuals), little U.S. research has investigated how attitudes toward lesbians, gays, bisexual men, bisexual women, and male-to-female (MtF) and female-to-male (FtM) transgender (henceforth “LGBT”) may differ ( Marcus, 2015).

The battles that the LGBT community faces every day are something most people aren’t familiar with. For me however it’s a different story. The LGBT community is a community looking for wider acceptance and understanding. Every morning someone who is lesbian, gay, transsexual, or transgender has to wake up and face the daily battles of living this lifestyle. They have to fight for equality and have hope they won’t get shorthanded just because of how they live their life. It’s becoming easier for people to be okay with what they are, but it’s still not fully accepted. It’s a constant battle in the minds of people who don’t feel supported by their loved ones, or they feel like they can’t be who they truly want to be. In reality of the whole situation, we’re all human, rich or poor, straight or part of the LGBT community. So why is there still fear in people? And why can’t we all just let everyone be happy?