Position And Dispobia In The Homophobia Of LGBT Students

Homophobia is the concept in which people are hateful or fearful towards lesbians and gays (Dictionary.com, 2014). Fear and revulsion of the LGBT population commonly emanate from religious concepts or traditional ideas of society. In 2011, 18% of hate crimes based upon sexual orientation were reported, however, the number proved to be higher than expected due to the fact that many more individuals are reporting these crimes to the authorities (Northhumberland View, 2013). This further demonstrates the progression of LGBT rights in Canadian society due to the fact that lesbian, gay and transgender individuals alike feel comfortable enough to report these matters to the police and receive justice rather than allowing the issue to go unnoticed out of fear of being judged. Also, though many laws have been implemented to prevent discrimination, it is a reality in which many members of the LGBT community still face today. In terms of bullying, 25% of homosexual adolescents reported being physically harassed by heterosexual peers in 2009 (CBC, 2010). However, in 2002 approximately one third of homosexual students were harassed based upon their sexuality (Riese, 2014). Although discrimination and bullying based upon sexual orientation is prevalent in today's society, Canadians have become more accustomed to the idea of homosexuality which is reflected through the decrease in the amount of harassment that occurs. However, with adequate education and continuous learning about the matter, discrimination based upon sexuality can be virtually eliminated in the

In, “Heterosexism and homophobia among college students,” Larry M. Lance starts off by explaining the difference between heterosexism and homophobia. Heterosexism is thinking that everyone should be attracted to the opposite sex and homophobia is having an irrational fear of gay men and lesbians. He mentions that efforts have been made to reduce heterosexism on campuses by encouraging homosexuals to be proud of who they are and not hide. However, with homophobia, he states that these negative attitudes are seen more in heterosexual males than heterosexual females. Heterosexual males could have more homophobic views on lesbians and gay men because of their exotic value even though they seem to be less homophobic towards lesbians. Lance

Most LGBT youth become happy with who they are which gives them room to thrive during their adolescent years. Attending a school that has a safe and comfortable environment for every student is especially important. Positive environments can help all youth achieve good grades and maintain good mental and physical health. However, some youths are more likely than their straight peers to experience bad health and life outcomes. Experiences with violence, compared to other students, come easy to LGBT individuals that can cause increased risks for unfortunate circumstances.‘Violence’ includes behaviors such as teasing, harassment, and physical assault. It is important that students at risk have access to resources and support to deal with any questions or challenges they may have or face as they mature. Surveyed LGBT students reported 10% were threatened or injured, 34% were bullied, and 28% were bullied electronically.

One of the most serious problems many LGBTQ students face is that they experience torment and alienation not only at school, but at home.

Homophobia has destructive effects within the Black LGBTQA community due an increase in discrimination. Young kids who identify as LBGTQA may find the people around them as unsupportive due to the homophobic environment they may be exposed to by their families, friends, and peers. They are often targets of vicious, violent attacks, which include emotional and physical abuse from their families or peers. Parents who resent their child that identifies as LGBTQA often resort to name-calling, physical violence, and abandonment to show their child the wrongs of homosexuality to convince them to change their sexual orientation. Some of the children that go through this repetitive abuse, find an escape by running away from their families, about 40%

A clear policy on homophobic bullying provides a framework for an effective response. This defines the problem, identifies

Intolerance impacts multiple sectors of society with far-reaching effects on the gay community. Due to the amount of intolerance in society these days, the gay community is facing persecution. Verbal abuse, physical violence and hate crimes are some effects of persecution against gay people. The verbal abuse is often a way to discriminate against people for their sexual orientation. Verbal abuse has a big impact on the victim’s life. The victim may feel unsure and isolated. Also, bullying and bashing are very common ways to persecute against a person who is gay. Gay bashing and bullying include negative attitudes that leads homophobic people to

Intolerance impacts multiple sectors of society with far-reaching effects on the gay community. Due to the amount of intolerance in society these days, the gay community is facing persecution. Verbal abuse, physical violence and hate crimes are some effects of persecution against gay people. The verbal abuse is often a way to discriminate against people for their sexual orientation. Verbal abuse has a big impact on the victim’s life. The victim may feel unsure and isolated. Also, bullying and bashing are very common ways to persecute against a person who is gay. Gay bashing and bullying include negative attitudes that leads homophobic

many who are homosexual would feel that something was wrong with them, having low self-esteem, as a result of being different from others. the statistics portal (2016) estimate that one in 100 American women and two in every 100 American men are homosexual (Statistic Portal, 2016). The percentage of the same-sex couples in household in the United States in 2014, was 75.7 percent (Statistic portal, 2016). Even today 84.6 percent of LGBT student report being verbally harassed, 40.1 percent report being physical harassed (Scout pride, 2016)). With the increased levels of bullying other students and people be unaccepting of a teenage homosexually, at least 30 percent have attempted or thought about suicide (Scout pride,

An article in the government website, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was based on a 2009 study which compared LGBT youth who were rejected by their families with those who have supportive families. The researchers found out that those who experienced rejection were: “8 times more likely to have tried to commit suicide;” “6 times more likely to report high levels of depression;” “3 times more likely to use illegal drugs;” and “3 times more likely to have risky sex.” According to the website, being rejected by their families builds the chances of the LGBT youth to run away from home and would rather choose to be homeless. It was reported that 40% of the population of homeless youth are from the LGBT

After, the authors explain how peer victimization has various mental health outcomes in LGB youth. They found that when controlling for previously reported levels of each psychosocial outcome variable that homophobia victimization anticipated concern, misery and a lower sense of school belonging to the boys and extraction in girls. After this finding, it indicates that homophobic victimization had a great mental health impact on sexual minority youth more than heterosexual peers. In addition, the authors discuss that in the Netherlands, 13-15-year-olds found that who have same-sex most likely to get destructive treatment by other students than those without same-sex. In the Netherlands in which the social expectations for women and men are very similar than different. Therefore, where homosexuality is less denounced and gender roles are less harshly observed. An article is trying to prove different consequences of homophobic name-calling and the effects of mental health on teenagers where the authors also discuss about different risk factors such as negative treatment by peers, same-sex attractions, gender non-conformity, and psychological distress.

After, the authors explain how peer victimization has various mental health outcomes in LGB youth. They found that when controlling for previously reported levels of each psychosocial outcome variable that homophobia victimization anticipated concern, misery and a lower sense of school belonging to the boys and extraction in girls. After this finding, it indicates that homophobic victimization had a great mental health impact on sexual minority youth more than heterosexual peers. In addition, the authors discuss that in the Netherlands, 13-15-year-olds found that who have same-sex most likely to get destructive treatment by other students than those without same-sex. In the Netherlands in which the social expectations for women and men are very similar than different. Therefore, where homosexuality is less denounced and gender roles are less harshly observed. An article is trying to prove different consequences of homophobic name-calling and the effects of mental health on teenagers where the authors also discuss about different risk factors such as negative treatment by peers, same-sex attractions, gender non-conformity, and psychological distress.

Nationally 93% of youth hear homophobic slurs occasionally while 51% hear these slurs on a daily basis. Homophobic language and attitudes are used by these boys more than girls and they rate them more seriously. Understanding the homophobic bullying as a part of their gender socialization suggests that the current disclosure about bullying must be changed. By framing young men for their aggressive behaviour known as bullying elides a complicated way to the central part of the gender socialization process that supports and reproduces gender and sexual inequality.

homophobic bullying involving LGBTI young people occurs at school and has a profound impact on their well-being and education (National GLBT Health Alliance, 2008)).

Gay bullying usual takes on the persona of intentional actions against the victim that is usually unprovoked. Being gay in a world were gay bashing has occurred for many years as far back as far back as the 1800’s, and to think it still continues today. There are steps one can take to protect themselves from this kind of behavior which could be totally detrimental to the victim and also the person imitating this behavior. There too many cases to name them all of teens constantly harassed and tortured at the hands of someone else who has no sense of direction or compassion for human life. It’s so sad we live in a society where “My Space” doesn’t apply, there needs to be a law for intellectual intruders attacking “My Space”, “Thou shall not enter anyone’s personal space” m public space is public space, personal space is one’s personal space, and should never be disrespected. When one enters into someone personal space things can happen that one can not heal or fix, because the consequences are so great, you never really see them