Gay, Gay Bisexual And Transgender Community

This term is based on the assumption that we as a whole understand differences in color, race, and sexuality. However, this portrays the idea that we truly understand homosexuality; in reality we have not. The more this term is analyzed the more society will stamp homosexuals for being “diverse”. Which they would like to few equal. Sullivan explains, “But as obsession with diversity intensifies, the possibility of real difference alarms and terrifies all the more. They are marginalized as “stereotypes””. This fact demonstrates how homosexuality will be considered different no matter what day in age.

Sexual orientation plays a vital role in the personal identity of people across the world. For those that are heterosexual and fit the more accepted standards of sexuality, they have an easier time finding their place in society. The rest of the population that does not fall under that category have more of an expedition ahead of them. When finding your personal identity, you look at the social norms of society and where you fit in. The more common roles of men in society are to be brave leaders and have a strong physique. They are supposed to provide for and protect their families. If you are a gay man, these stereotypical characteristics might not apply to you. If you are a woman in society you are expected to take care of your children, cook the meals and be compassionate and nurturing.

There is a quote from the Marina and the diamond’s song entitled ‘Sex Yeah’ that goes, “If women were religiously recognized sexually / We wouldn't have to feel the need to show our ass-ets to feel free”. Marina is referencing the societal value of a woman’s sexuality; if women were given recognition for their character over their level of eroticism, most wouldn’t feel the need to flaunt themselves in order to feel the sense of freedom they desire. The casual undermining of women leads to the compulsion for us women to go ‘fine, if that’s what I gotta do to feel respected, that’s what I’ll do’, ultimately disrespecting ourselves. If exhibiting the traits of the average human being wasn’t considered misdemeanor for a girl, a girl wouldn’t feel

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

First, let’s start with the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. This community is amazing, and I’m glad that more and more people are accepting them today. Unfortunately, there are still individuals who stand for homophobia. A homophobe is a person with an extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality and homosexual people. A man or woman, who likes their own gender, identifies as another or none at all can be a victim of homophobia. Homophobia tends to be more prevalent among men than women. In the minds of many people, gay men are inherently not masculine. That is of course, completely false. Sadly, society projects an image of what is acceptable to be if you are a man, gay not being one of them. In the eyes of many, males are not supposed to act feminine. Males aren’t allowed to do things like wear feminine clothing or makeup, or act feminine to say the least. Obviously, being a man is accepted and promoted in our society. Women who are more masculine or present themselves as men sometimes have an easier time than men who present themselves as women. That's because what is projected to society is that to be male is to be powerful and to be female is not. In my opinion, the stereotypes when it comes to gender roles are horrible. Men and women should be able to express themselves without the fear of getting judged or

Imagine being mocked for who you are and singled out on the way you act and dress—heterosexuals face that problem everyday seeing it broadcasted on shows and movies commonly seen in the genre of drama and comedy. Stereotypes on groups of people affect whether they are true or just a perception. The gay community is discriminated against and has to overcome stereotypes in the media, as seen in Modern Family, Glee, and Mean Girls showing how they are struggling to be represented accurately and positively. Before the 1960’s gay men weren’t shown in films, plays, shows, etc.

There seems to be a prevalent belief among queer theorists that there exists an archetype of the “ideal queer.” This person is subversive in everything that they do, and disrupts norms in all ways. Obviously, this ideal is different from dominant society’s view of the ideal queer - a person who keeps their identity to themself, is not “outwardly queer,” holds some type of stable corporate job, is “just like the rest of us” in all other aspects of being, and is decidedly non-radical. Of course, neither of these ideals are representative of the reality of LGBT individuals. Gender and sexual expression is infinitely varied, and cannot be boxed into categories which are palatable to one group or another. LGBT individuals who chose to marry or

In the twenty-four hours following the election, a surge in calls to suicide hotlines primarily from those belonging to the LGBTQ community. Trumps victory had caused thousands to suddenly fear their own futures in this country and questioned which of their rights they were going to lose in the next four years. This lead to many calling suicide hotlines for confirmation that life was worth living for and that their was always hope. Crisis lines dedicated to the LGBTQ community were specifically the ones that were most effected. The numbers of calls they were receiving were in the thousands, over doubling the average number of calls received and reaching unprecedented levels. An additional concern is that this may be causing a sudden influx trans-suicides, potentially up to ten. However, none of these cases have as of yet been confirmed, so there is a possibility that no suicides in relation to the election have occurred. Transpeople within America have a particularly precarious state in this country and the election seems likely to remove their rights in the upcoming years. Regardless, the election has increased the anxieties of countless in this country.

Lgbtq people are very likely to experience anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression is common among the lgbtq community, because of social stigmas, considering that people see them as different, despite having a support group, especially if they don’t have any support.

In modern culture people are presumed straight until proven otherwise. This ideology is what social theorists have claimed title to as heteronormativity. These uncivilized notions systemize the binaries of both sexual orientation and gender identity. Heteronormativity is a structure of hierarchal binaries that discriminates anyone who does not fit the social “norm” of heterosexuality. Heteronormative mindsets have damaging effects on queer society because they deem heterosexuality as the superior orientation; queer people are underrepresented in the media, politics, culture and other areas of life, leading them to feel marginalized, and it moreover encourages people to stay oblivious to queer orientations.

During grade 10, I had once read an article about the discrimination that the LGBTQ+ community faces. It spoke about the suicide of Leelah Alcorn, a transgender girl, and the discrimination she faced at her home life. This saddening article was very eye-opening. It made me realize the prejudice that the LGBTQ+ community faces throughout their daily lives. I began to notice how some people nonchalantly use "gay" as way to insult others in my school, and how they didn't realize they were adding to the discrimination. This is why, I decided to suggest a LGBTQ+ charity for my team's Youth and Philanthropy Initiative project - in this project, teams present their chosen charity for 3 rounds to a panel of judges to win a money grant for it. We decided

The token queer identity may be easily accepted by a cishet culture if queerness becomes two-dimensional and stagnant. For instance, queer women are fetishized for straight male sex drive. A queer woman may face less overt social rejection if she is a tool for sexual gratification. This social acceptance, however, is not a legitimate form of social equity but instead furthers the deviance of LGBTQ+ people by forcing them into a dichotomy: queerness is socially inappropriate but it can be allowed if the queer person abides by specific, demeaning

Addressing the issue of transgendered people in a community that has been a key element for the various movements and social groups that fight for the rights of the minority in recent decades is also to address the issue of the paradigms on which citizenship is based and built, have had special relevance when dealing with the sexual rights of people. All human beings regardless of their sex, religion or sexual orientation have the right to the recognition and respect of their sexual and gender identity.

For my essay topic, I’d like to explore, study, discuss, and analyze how the LGBTQ+ community deals with their health. Whether if this is their physical, or mental health, I’d like to know if this community receive different kinds of treatments from doctors. How is it different from those who considers themselves as heterosexual? This also includes analyzing and exploring those different treatments within the community itself. This will also help me understand if transgendered individuals receive the same treatment as gay men, or, how the health of gay men differs from lesbians. This idea is not only for me to analyze the health of LGBTQ+, but, to also learn more about the community, itself.

LGBTQ elders, regardless of their sexual orientation, face a number of unique health related challenges as they age. Amongst those challenges are increased isolation, stigma, and loss of cognitive functioning (Hoy-Ellis, Ator, Kerr & Milford, 2016). In this essay I have chosen to write on this topic and conducted a literature search on EBSCOhost using the search terms ‘LGBTQ’ and ‘aging.’ The following is based on the article, “Innovative approaches addressing aging and mental health needs in LGBTQ communities” (Hoy-Ellis, Ator, Kerr & Milford, 2016).