Recent Political Advances in LGBT

“Although sharply divided, public attitudes toward gays and lesbians are rapidly changing to reflect greater acceptance, with younger generations leading the way” (NORC University of Chicago, 2010, p. 1). This push for international acceptance of the LGBT people could not come any sooner. Lesbians, gays, bisexuals as well as transgender individuals from around the world have almost all experienced some sort of discrimination in their lives. This is why there is such a gap between heterosexual and LGBT people. There are hundreds, if not more, reasons for why some people will not accept LGBT individuals and couples, whether it is religion, family values or simply the fact that some people find LGBT people unnatural. This is why the common sufferings

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

Many people from the United States hold the belief that being gay is something that has always been considered to be okay. They believe that it is just a given. Despite people’s current beliefs on the subject, for a very long time, it was something that was widely believed to be taboo. In the past, people were imprisoned due to their sexuality. Regardless, throughout the decades, people have pushed for the widespread acceptance of people who are part of the LGBT community. Today, homophobia still exists in some parts of the United States, but we have come a long way since the early 1900s.

Homophobia has been an uprising issue since the 80s, and it needs to be stopped before it gets more out of hand. Homophobia has been the motive behind various crimes; in just the US alone. One of the various crimes was the Pulse Club shooting in Orlando.(Attaiah) wrote after an interview with the shooter's father, “Mateenn(shooter) had seen two men kissing and was instantly enraged by what he saw.” The fact that someone's sexual preference is the cause of a mass shooting shows how homophobia is a major problem here in the US. Another issue with homophobia is that it is driving a vast amount of teens to suicide. Suicide rates have increased drastically for members of the LGBTQ community. (WONG) “Suicide rates amongst gay youths are devastating. With suicide becoming a far too common way “out” of unbearable homophobic condition.” Not only suicide in general, but there has been a trend of gay youths killing themselves because it is the only way “out”. Fortunately, a man by the name of Dan Savage is trying to help with that. He has created a project by the name of “It gets better project” which is for gay, lesbian, or Transgenders to have a “safe place”.

The members of the LGBT community have struggled a very long time through many obstacles and a lot of hatred in attempt to be accepted by the people of their community. Recently, America passed a law that made gay marriage legal, making progress on the community’s fight to abolish homophobia. Unfortunately, what many people don’t know, homosexuality still very, very illegal in 76 countries, punishments being imprisonment or worse. All around the world, 47.9% of LGBT males and 72.9% of LGBT females think about committing suicide, 29% of LGBT males and 52.4% of LGBT females attempt suicide, and 1 out of every 25 LGBT males and 2 out of every 25 of LGBT females who attempt at suicide succeed at it. Even though both Equiano’s and Wilson’s battles are over, this battle seems like it is just

The issue that will be investigated is ‘Those Who Are Same Sex Attracted Are More Likely to Suffer from a Mental Illness’. When comparing homosexual and bisexual people to heterosexuals, the homosexual and bisexuals are twice as likely to experience anxiety and are three times as likely to experience depression and related disorders. Previous studies and statistics will provide evidence that will support the statement being investigated. Campaigns will be illustrating how organisations are trying to prevent homophobia and improve the overall wellbeing of people who are same sex attracted. The three different kinds of homophobia being internalised, interpersonal and institutional will be explored, as well as the concept of heterosexism. The issues involving the government and the community creating prejudice will be examined. Including ways that members of the community and government can control discrimination providing social justice towards LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people.

In the past decades, the struggle for gay rights in the Unites States has taken many forms. Previously, homosexuality was viewed as immoral. Many people also viewed it as pathologic because the American Psychiatric Association classified it as a psychiatric disorder. As a result, many people remained in ‘the closet’ because they were afraid of losing their jobs or being discriminated against in the society. According to David Allyn, though most gays could pass in the heterosexual world, they tended to live in fear and lies because they could not look towards their families for support. At the same time, openly gay establishments were often shut down to keep openly gay people under close scrutiny (Allyn 146). But since the 1960s, people

In conjunction, they shape linkages of value that encourage positive mental healthiness among LGBT persons and societies, and moderate the special effects of discriminating heterosexist. Increasing LGBT person’s social contribution and association contains making sure that LGBT persons are valued, observable, and lively members in every aspects of societal lifetime. This necessitates promotion from LGBT, government and other service provider, while ensuring obligation to deal with standardized heterosexist (WHO, 2007). More so, it also involves dealing with the influence of heterosexist on LGBT persons and societies entails right to use resources and economic safety that stimulate optimistic mental healthiness and welfare along with reducing suicide in the society. This encompasses eliminating the blockades that lessen LGBT person’s accessibility to employment and education, which may transform to a decrease in their earnings and accessibility to various crucial services comprising accommodation and health (Gray et al,

Homophobia is a sensitive topic to discuss, a lot of people get offended by it, and some are hesitant to speak up while other speak without a filter. I feel as if this article really touches on the idea of community institutions working together to promote mental health. It also shows how just once voice has the potential to make a difference. Although this article didn’t directly deal with mental health, it did discuss a topic that if left in the dark and treated as if there isn’t a problem there, could create a mental disorder in a person such as

As anyone in the 21st century can attest to, our social and moral norms are constantly changing. Things that were once considered taboo or unacceptable even 50 years ago are now more commonplace and an accepted aspect of our culture. One area that has showed a great increase of acceptance among people is the issue of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgendered rights (LGBT). While there are numerous social issues that I believe are important to our society and culture, I felt a special need to research and report on LGBT rights, as it seems there are so many people who are blatantly opposed to this lifestyle for various reasons. I feel it is important for people to not only understand the advances that have been made, but more importantly,

Despite of us living in modern society, there are many negative beliefs that have not change among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. They are heavily stigmatized and discriminated. Unfortunately, not many people are conscious that their negative beliefs and actions impact the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender mentally and physically. It is important to acknowledge that inequality among this marginalized group can be prevented, but it will only be successful with the help of the community, government, education, and a positive environment.

LGBT couples are still struggling for their rights and identity. Despite, the long battle, few have won the battle and some courageous people are still fighting. The whole movement is a roller-coaster ride for them. Smiles, tears, hopes, dreams and enthusiasm all are available in the entire battle to get the equal rights in the society.

In a book written on gay rights in 2014, Walter Frank notes that a majority of the nation now supports gay rights, and they do not find homosexuality as being a moral problem (Frank 2014). This doesn’t mean however, that support for homosexuals is a new thing. In an article about a homosexual student club that was formed on a university campus in Maine, and the state-wide gay conference they wanted to hold on campus, it was found that supporters of the club and their conference (which garnered much controversy) were either homosexual themselves, or were people who were sympathetic to homosexuals and held a belief that people have a right to self-fulfillment (Cohn 1984). This support that also comes from non-homosexuals is important in making a change. And while now a majority of the population supports gay rights and holds non judgmental feelings towards them, there still hasn’t been a significant change to the treatment and rights of homosexuals until the Supreme Court decision in 2015 to give the right to same-sex marriage in all states. This decision was a significant accomplishment, but there is still much opposition to it, usually on the grounds of homosexuality being a deviant

“If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.”- Harvey Milk. Through time the LGBT community has not been treated with the rights that they deserve. They have not been able to express themselves the way most people are able too. Society has started to accept the LGBT community and give them rights. The new laws protecting LGBT community are affecting society by giving the LGBT community acceptance, preventing violence, and reducing the amount of discrimination.

Many Americans have a family member or know someone who is gay . Some of these Americans have experienced homophobia and hate crimes first hand. Homophobia is a term commonly used to describe the dislike of gay people and gay marriage. Gay marriage was legalized on June 26, 2015 in all 50 states. In 2015 18.6% of hate crimes were motivated by Sexual orientation.(FBI) Since the legalization of gay marriage, the amount of hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation has increased significantly. The people who commit these cruel acts against the L.G.B.T. community need to be put to a stop and held responsible for their actions.