Negative Effects Of Coming Out Gay

In the current society that we live in, there are many things that help shape our perception of sexual identity. In the discussion with the class, there was a consensus that family, media, religion were the major influencers on how we develop our sexual identities and how we view other’s sexual identity. From childhood, most of us are shaped by the view of our parents and often follow the same principles and views at them. Though many people usually divert from this thought process, it still serves as a foundation for our future views and principles, whether we agree with our parents or not. Going through our individual groups discussions, many people in my group felt that a large part of their perception about the LGBT community came from the media and how the community was portrayed in the media. We discussed that in our childhoods we were often presented with gay characters that were often very flamboyant, feminine

In Julie Maroh’s book Blue is the Warmest Color, the author illustrates the life and reality of a young teen, Clementine, who is starting to notice her feelings for women, as a lesbian, and also coming out. Coming out is a process which begins when we first admit to ourselves that we are lesbian.  By either acting on your true feelings or living the rest of your life a lie depends on when you admit to yourself. In this research paper I will be focusing on lesbian stereotypes, family views and how people are treated once they come out. Even in todays world, most women who are lesbian, choose to hide their sexuality behind dating or marrying a man. As well as hiding their sexuality from family and friends.

In the video “When Coming Out Gets Better Than You Thought” it shows acceptance has become easier and more people are able to express they truly are as an individual. Years before it was considered a sin and an inappropriate act when people came out. Today it is more acceptable and many people support the same-sex individuals. However, when it's the person's’ time to come out, it can be difficult for them due to how before it was very strict and unacceptable then, even though time has change, certain individuals do not feel confident because they feel as they are the victim and are unable to express who they truly because of what people might say or how they will respond. The way society reacts to people who come out today, it’s appropriate

Which Blumenfeld states “It inhibits one’s ability to form close, intimate relationships with members of one’s own sex, generally restricts communication with a significant portion of the population, and, more specifically, limits family relationships”, and that societal heterosexism can stop homosexuals or others of similar sexualities from “… developing an authentic self-identity, and adds to the pressure to marry someone of another sex, which in turn places undue stress and oftentimes trauma on themselves as well as their spouses and children” (Huffington Post). This can cause many people to make decisions that they wouldn’t have made if they weren’t pressured to do it by someone else. Then many of those choices affect others negatively because they felt they had to prove that they can fit into society's mold. This can make many people feel that they are unimportant and that they do not matter as not only as a person but as a human being. Kytle states “Our youth need images — images of gay people who are in committed relationships, who are responsible members of the community, images that promote healthy and responsible choices by gay youth” (120). Without a responsible and reliable image of homosexuals for today's youth and our society, many individuals that consider themselves gay will feel ashamed and afraid because they believe that if they reveal their sexuality that they will be disparaged and discriminated against by others of their age group. Since many people do not have a positive image, many heterosexuals are ignorant of homosexuals and their sexuality, and thus develop a prejudice against them. This shows that heterosexism impacts many individuals regardless of gender, race, or their orientation, which negatively affects both heterosexuals and

The expectations that have been placed on men have caused a fragile idea of masculinity that is plaguing the world. Its forcing men to conform to some idea that isn’t even fully established. Toxic masculinity is also causing a variety of issues, starting with the LGBTQ community. The biggest issue straight men find with gay men, is surprisingly not the fact that they are attracted to the same sex but more on the stereotype that is attached with gay men. Gay men are attached with a more feminine, flamboyant characteristic, this idea and stereotype challenges the masculinity that has been imposed on men for centuries. With this conflict, straight men find gay men to be inferior, causing a rift in the way everyone treats the LGBTQ community. Furthermore, with this

Stereotypes to gay men can be very destructive to the manner in which society views them as well as how they view themselves. According to one source, “When society makes fun of and degrades gay men for things that are patently untrue, young gay men are left without proper role models, failed by a society that describes them with generalizations” (Elite Daily, 2016). Not only does the impact of this affect these individuals in a mental way, it ultimately has an impact on them economically and socially. For individuals who share the same cultural background, this can have a negative impact as well. Take the Jamaican culture, gay men are so hated within that culture, these individuals are subjected to shame and ridicule in that culture—some have also had to face death for their sexual preference. I am neither gay nor a lesbian, but I have felt the effect of prejudice before. As a woman, I have been told that I do not qualify for a position or job, all because of stereotypes held against women’s ability in certain jobs. Just the same, because of my ethnic background, I have had several stereotypes formed against me. When it comes to the workplace,

The term “coming out of the closet” is from the 20th century. It is hard for the person to come out with who they really are. Although the decision to come out is a personal one, disclosure has been facilitated by a variety of institutions and social movements: The re appropriation of stigmatizing labels, (finding words that are less pejorative to describe a stigmatized group) advocacy and support groups (a second social phenomenon that facilitates disclosure is the advocacy and support groups made up of people who are out) and outing (a third phenomenon related to disclosure is outing). (Corrigan, P .2003) According to Rosario, Schrimshaw, Hunter, Braun (2006), "the development of a lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) sexual identity is a complex and often difficult process. Unlike members of other minority groups (e.g., ethnic and racial minorities), most LGB individuals are not raised in a community of similar others from whom they learn about their identity and who reinforce and support that identity. Rather, LGB individuals are often raised in communities that are either ignorant of or openly hostile toward

Recent political advances in the LGBT community suggest that the gay rights movement has progressed tremendously since the country's first known gay rights organization was formed in 1924. In fact, 14 states currently recognize same-sex marriages, and other states like Illinois will soon follow the same path (NCSL, 2013). LGBT rights were also championed at the national level with the repeal of DOMA. However, social progress often lags behind political reforms: while numerous states and the country as a whole are slowly accepting the LGBT community, laws do not necessarily guarantee social acceptance. 33% of the US population still believes society should not accept homosexuality (Pew Research Center, 2013). As a result of the large portion of the country still opposed to LGBT rights, homosexual men and women are affected by stress, loneliness, prejudice, out group bias, conformity, and a lack of a stable self-concept. All of these aspects of social psychology create a hostile social environment that can foster mental health issues such as depression (Meyer, 2003).

Molasses began to flow through my veins as my fingers attempted to type the seven character message that would permanently alter my life. I predicted her reaction would be one of acceptance and support, but in my mind, a secure future was replacing itself with one of uncertainty and confusion. Reluctantly, I managed to tap my phone enough times to spell out and send the text message, “I’m gay”. Ignoring the lead manifesting in my stomach, I released a sigh of relief as my brief admission to my best friend ushered in an influx of love and respect. Over the past few years, I’ve learned that being gay is not a source of embarrassment or shame, but rather, an opportunity to establish compromise and respect between people of different values.

In recent decades, homosexuality has become a growing topic in a society that was once taboo to speak of (Ref. p. 192). As social dynamic and views shifted, homosexuality became more acceptable and thus, a rising norm among individuals. This has resulted in many individuals finding comfort within their community to freely accept themselves and interact with other individuals without hiding their sexual identity.

The tremendously negative reaction to homosexuals may inadvertently trap many of them into gay ghettos, and also cause extreme personal distress. In the instance of the latter, gays experiencing the disgust that heterosexuals have toward them, may accept society 's negative label and regard themselves as sinners, criminals, and sick; thereby, in need of help. On the other hand, some of them may reject the dominant rules and

The study “The Relationships between Life Events and Mental Health in Homosexual Men” by Michael W. Ross ¬¬¬goes into detail about previous research, relevant information, and his purpose within the introduction. Ross explains that that there is a large amount of literature on the testing of homosexual populations. While some studies have found differences in psychological adjustment between homosexual and heterosexual groups whereas others have not. One piece of previous research was done by Atkinson who found that gay men with or without HIV infection had significantly higher rates of anxiety and major depressive illness throughout their lives. Weinberg and Williams study demonstrated that extrinsic factors (nutrition, heat, cold, altitude, clothing, and extended operations) caused lower psychosocial adjustment by examining homosexual men in three societies with different reactions to homosexuality, which ranged from relatively accepting to unaccepting. However, there were no significant differences detected on measures of psychological adjustment. The author describes one main piece of background information that is relevant to this study. Sagarin and Kelly who summarize the contradiction that one cannot maintain that homosexual men are no different in psychological adjustment than heterosexual men, and that psychological maladjustment in homosexual men is a result of social stigmatization. This information is relevant because there is probably a significant relationship

Homosexuality is a trending topic especially with the issue of gay marriage in Utah. As a heterosexual college woman, I have received negative and positive messages about homosexual orientation. Large amounts of adverse criticism concerning the issue began in my town and school. Most supporting messages came later in life, specifically attending college and moving to Salt Lake City. And while there seems to be a shift in societal views towards positive connotations regarding gay and lesbian, some negatives still hold power. Particularly, homosexual relationships and people are bad.

The diversity of human population increases every day. With freedom, people have the will to express themselves in different aspects of a region, beliefs, or sexual orientation. Most recently, there has been an increase in cases of gay people in America, and the world over. Debate rages whether being gay is caused by hormones, genes, social and environmental factors or a combination of all these factors. Regardless of the cause, the general population is gradually accepting the gay community in the population (Katz, 2012). Although there is still a stigma associated with this particular minority group, studies show that it 's more favorable being gay now than it was ten years ago. This essay is going to conduct a population immersion study of the gay population in America.

Acceptance in the lifetime that we live in is hard to give. There are many major issues within the world today. One issue that comes up in conversation several times is, the inequality that homosexual individuals face. Merriam Webster states homosexual means, of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex (Webster, 2016 p.1). To society if you speak, look, act different, or love someone who isn’t the same sex as you, it makes you unequal. You as an individuals aren’t allowed to be different and it be okay. In the Social Problems book under interactionist perspective it states, “In our society, no one gets “outed” for being straight. There is little controversy in identifying someone as heterosexual. Socially, culturally, and legally, the heterosexual lifestyle is promoted and praised. Although homosexuality has existed in most societies, it has usually been attached to a negative label—abnormal, sinful, or inappropriate. A homosexual identity also becomes a master status, an identity that determines how others view individuals and how individuals view themselves” (Leon Guerrero, 2015 p.128). Homosexual people go through this inequality every day of their lives because of who they chose to love. History shows that change can be made. It’s time for this to occur for the homosexual community and understand how you can help solve this inequality. To begin and help the homosexual community you must first understand their