Homosexuality Deserves Respect

Homosexuality was decriminalized in Russia in 1933. One of the new laws Putin has put in order is an anti-blasphemy law that limits the freedom of speech and expression relating to religious customs or beliefs. The Russian community, in particular the rural and conservative population from which Putin draws most of his support, support the new laws that are in place. The law states that it seeks to “protect the younger generation from the effects of homosexual propaganda”. It says the

During the 1980’s indulging in homosexual activity was considered in crime, people were imprisoned when caught doing so. But in 2003 some parts of the United States, suspended the law, and made homosexuality legal, soon European countries such as Canada, Belgium, and Netherlands passed an act which approved of homosexual weddings (Bonvillain 2006). If one digs deeper into this issue, where these debatable, one can find that it roots back from religions. Most religion disapprove of homosexuality but in religions such as Hindu, for sexuality, scriptures of homosexual activity only stated that it was normal and natural, to be attracted to the same sex (Bonvillain 2006). But in today’s society the main issue is regarding the issue of males being attracted to each other, an example of this issue is ‘Homophobia of men’. Homosexuality is considered to be a cultural construct, which apart from the ‘lesbian identities’ gave rise to the ‘gay identities’ (Herek 1986). It is common for normal men, to avoid influencing with homosexual men, as they fear what the public might think of them being judged as not ‘masculine’, where as its more normal for woman to associate with lesbians or homosexual women, as they are not being judged by the rest of the females (Herek 1986). Studies showed, that the social construction of gay identities meant that there was something psychologically wrong with that person,

This paper addresses human rights abuses against members of the LGBT community in Russia. The LGBT community has been a marginalized group of society in Russia in many ways throughout history, however the legislation that was recently passed in Russia goes a step further to strip these individuals of their human rights and dignity. The legislation is inconsistent with several human rights provisions in international treaties that have been ratified by Russia: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR); International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR); Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW); Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment (CAT); and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC); European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR); and the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT). There are also several articles in Russia’s own constitution which are incompatible with current human rights abuses against the LGBT community, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and the Yogyakarta Principles.

In Marc Bennetts’ article, “Russia’s anti-gay law is wrong – but so is some of the criticism from the west”, he explains what exactly the law is about in laymen terms. Though the law is ‘vaguely’ word as Bennetts puts it, the law basically outlaws propaganda of homosexuality to minors. Bennetts is stating how the western world, the United States mostly, has played into Vladimir Putin’s hands by its criticism of the law.

Canada’s laws are presented to be unbiased and non-discriminatory. The law promises every individual the right to life, freedom of expression, well-being and uses sparkly language to prove that no one is above the law despite sexual orientation (Canadian Human Rights Act, 1985). However, this is not the case in regards to homosexual individuals. This paper will discuss how homosexual suffer from discriminatory laws in their everyday lives. The discriminatory laws further lead to myths, ideologies and labels that are imposed on homosexuals (Fedders, pgs.787-789, 2006). Also, in this piece of writing two cases will be introduced to further prove how the law can be discriminatory even though it appears to be sparkly with persuasive language

According to an opinion widely held, homosexuality is said to be freer today than ever before. It is present and visible everywhere: in the street, in the newspapers, on television, at the movies. It is even supposedly completely accepted, judging by the recent legislative advances made in many countries for the recognition of same sex couples. Certainly, some work remains necessary in order to eradicate the last vestiges of discrimination. But with changing public opinion, it will only be, according to some people, a matter of time, the time needed for a movement begun many decades earlier to achieve its goals.

In the essay “homosexual: they’re Americans, too”. The authors argue The main concept of inequality. The constitutions of united states has never been favoring all the citizens at all the time. From 18s to 19s black were not give equal right. Even female didn’t had equal right in comparison with male. The author points the equality of guy couple. The basic human rights like the freedom of speech and association, liberty, and equal treatment in all sectors of society, it has been made fundamental right which cannot be denied to the basis of their sex, race, or religious belief. But in the context of homosexuality, the constitution was not defined in proper way. due to which they became the reason for the discrimination. The bible has clearly

International responses to the injustices LGBTQ+ people face in Russia is monumental. The international community has tried on multiple occasion to influence reform on the hate crimes and discrimination that Is rampant throughout the world’s largest country. One of the

Sexual orientation and gender identity are characteristic of the human personality. Therefore, the right to freely live the sexual orientation or gender identity and express them without fear are human rights in the fullest sense of the word. All people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, should enjoy all the rights described in the Declaration Universal Human Rights. However, this ideology was just recently implemented. In the past, society, politics, and religion were against this and due to several organizations and their actions that impacted this movement. By protecting the weak and by unite citizens who were tired of being judged and treated horribly just because of their sexual orientation, major organizations shaped the development of that fight for

Gay rights has been an issue that has been controversial for decades, although it was never discussed until now. Society has changed over the last years, in fact it has changed so much in the past 20 years; with that said race, drugs, and sexuality are still the main factors in modern times. Not only does this subject affect America, but also other countries, they are just silent about it. We really don’t hear about any misconduct toward gays in other countries, besides Russia. The gays want their rights in America and Russia, they are speaking out and they will be heard. LBGT, Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, are not only fighting for their rights and equality, but to ban discrimination all around the world. Russia is more anti-gay and more extreme than America, they’d let extremist take advantage of homosexuals. Since Russia’s government strongly implements that being gay is wrong and will do anything to keep that mindset. America on the other hand is more towards equality for the LBGT, they’ve spoken out to demand the same rights as everyone else, slowly the LBGT in Russia are setting their foot down and want the freedom to walk the down the street with their loved ones and not be targeted. Russia and America have a different way of handling gay rights, and handling them as a whole. The battle of the gays has been going on for decades.

The debate of whether to pass the bills and policies that promote equal treatment of lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender, and the queer (LGBTQ) community has been trending across nations. People refer to fundamental human rights like the freedom of speech and association, liberty, and equal treatment in court as civil rights, because they are fundamental rights that each and every citizen should not be denied on the basis of their sex, race, or religious belief. Though it has been proven that homosexuality – the sexual desire for those of the same sex as oneself – has existed since humans have begun documenting human history, the framers of the Constitution did not include the unconstitutionality of discrimination against citizens on the basis of sexual preference, thus, making this discrimination entirely legal. It is, therefore, important to consider the varying views on this issue with an aim of constructing a genuine proposition to the policy makers.

A series of events have been set in motion globally to thwart the progress of one of the most consequential cultural shifts in human history. The gay rights movement, particularly in the Western World, has made progress at an exponential rate and has remained a contentious source of argument in the contemporary social and political landscape. Although significant strides have been made, right-wing religious groups have taken ideologically charged action both legislatively and rhetorically. In a collection of Eastern European and African countries, anti-gay legislation and sentiment has garnered support from regional governmental factions and right-wing religious coalitions. The force driving these anti-gay initiatives are not at the behest of the citizenry of each respective region, but by American forces that until recently have been working in the shadows in their proxy war against the gay rights movement. American evangelical groups have been operating with collaborators abroad in order to preserve their notion of natural and traditional values. Most notably, a series of anti-gay propaganda and anti-gay adoption laws have been enacted in Russia by national legislators and American activists. The American right-wing evangelical coalition has had tremendous influence on the Russian anti-gay movement legislatively and politically over the course of the last decade.

Homophobia is transporting Russia back in time to the late 1800s and early 1900s—the epoch of the racial issues in America. With several gay rights being legalized, it seemed that Russia had begun to accept the LGBT community into their society. But the violent and repressive actions towards gay people and their supporters have proved that Russia is not becoming any more tolerant of gays. It is unsure if Russians even view gays as humans. The present status of the Russian homophobia problem is starting to spiral out of control. Given Russia’s oscillating history with the LGBT community, it’s nearly impossible to predict whether or not Russia will accept or kill the gay people. Based on the current situation, it seems like the former will

The realization of the homosexuality in the modern western world as a cultural, sexual and a social category has been a result of complex power relations that surround sexuality and gender. The acceptance of homosexuality in the society has met its fair share of resistance and skepticism. The view that homosexuality can be in the same league as heterosexual has led it to be viewed as a normal behavioral and moral standard (Gallagher & Baker, 2006). Inasmuch as the skeptics may not want to accept the existence of homosexuality studies show that the habit is rampant today with many gay people coming out in the open. Of interest is the political acceptance of homosexuality with passing gay rights so that it can be recognized by law. This move has given homosexuals the ability to engage in legal entities like marriage (Gallagher & Baker, 2006).

Many people argued to make the best decision from all points of view. Arus Pelangi Community and all pro LGBT community, with the name of human rights doubt with Indonesia‟s society and culture in which most of them deny the legality of same sex marriage. The main reason of LGBT community‟s struggle in legalizing same sex marriage is the thought of the same sex preference are nature. However, the reference of this assumption is still in doubt.