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“Norms are the rules of behavior that are established and shared by group members”. (Northouse, p.176). The philosophies on the way people should conduct themselves have long been passed on from one generation to another, and still plays a vital role in the way we behave within society; without the existence of some habitual manners our world would be complete chaos. As a matter of fact, it is through our norms that we are able to identify where we belong within society, some norms however, are so deep-rooted that they are sometimes difficult to change. Jamaica has long been considered one of the most homophobic countries in the world, and the public display of affection from members of the same sex have often had deadly consequences. Although,

As a society, we feed off of each other for what a proper response to something may be. As children, we first look to see our mother’s reaction after falling down; if she is calm, I should also be. We look to each other for what a definition of things should be, as well. In the 1950’s, it was generally obscene for a woman on television to show her belly button, whereas today we will show nude breasts on primetime programming. This follows the sociological theory of symbolic interactionism, where society and individual social interaction provides a subjective meaning to deviant behavior. Many social definitions change for the better, however some change for the worse. One such example was once viewed as normal, with no second thoughts given to it, but now is seen as an actual social problem affecting some groups aversely. This is the topic of homosexuality, a subject that has been on the receiving end of both accepting and discriminating cultures for thousands of years.

“Sex was something mysterious which happened to married couples and Homosexuality was never mentioned; my mother told me my father did not believe it existed at all ‘until he joined the army’. As a child, I was warned about talking to ‘strange men’, without any real idea what this meant. I was left to find out for myself what it was all about.” Mike Newman, who was a child during the 1950s America recalls how homosexuality was perceived during the post-World War II era (F). This sexual oppression was not only in Newman’s household, but in almost everyone’s. While the civil rights movement began in the mid-1950s and ended late 1960s, the LGBT community started to come out of the closet slowly. The gay rights movement stemmed from the civil rights movement

Homonationalism is a dominant discourse constituted by Professor Jasbir Puar, which refers to the integration of homosexual identities into the fold of the nation-state. It refers to the assimilation and normalization of the LGBTQ community to regulate the mainstream people. In other words, homonationalism operates in the Canadian context to normalize the racialized queer communities, through rights-based discourses, i.e. the right to citizenship through marriage, military and public service positions etc. Over the past few years, gay and lesbian individuals and queer communities have been discursively produced, and evolved as a result of dominant understandings. These understandings intersect between race, gender, sexuality, and queerness

Equity and respect for others are two of the main values that are instantly presented to the audience. Wong makes it clear that they are two beliefs of hers that are not displayed frequently enough in Parliament, as if same sex couples were in a world where they were treated with a sense of egalitarianism and respect, then gay marriage would be unquestionably legalized. Improvement is also a prominent theme displayed by the author, who utilizes quotes such as ‘marriage equality is both necessary and overdue’ (Wong, 2016) and ‘gay and lesbian Australians can vote, serve in the military, represent our country on the sporting field, teach in our universities, preside as judges, staff our hospitals, and be a member of the federal cabinet. Yet we cannot marry the person we love’. (Wong, 2016) These two quotations are clear demonstrations of the author’s conviction that Australia can be undoubtedly improved with the introduction of new laws that allow citizens of all sexualities to

Jones observe (2002: 15). In these ways, institutionalized heterosexuality is central to some of the key motivation(s) behind and design of public policy frameworks in the United States. By “institutionalized heterosexuality” I am referring to the set of ideas, institutions and relationships that make the heterosexual family the societal norm, while rendering homosexual/queer families “abnormal” or “deviant” (Ingraham 1999). My queer analysis of social welfare involves examining how sexuality and gender can be rethought and reorganized in economic and social policy frameworks, theories and practices. Throughout the article I examine how heterosexuality is assumed to be the natural basis for defining the family, and by extension, society, both explicitly (by excluding LGBT people from the analysis and by stigmatizing certain individuals as “non-family” or “anti-family”) and implicitly (by assuming that all people are heterosexual, that marriage is a given and exists only between a traditionally-defined man and woman, and that all people fit more or less into traditional gender roles; see Foucault 1978; Fraser and Gordon 1994; Ingraham 1999; Phelan 2001;

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.

Whilst facilitating an enrichment project for KS4 learners, it was my pleasure to work in collaboration with a ex-pupil of mine (who had left the school two years previous.) in order to explore the issue of homosexuality, homophobia and briefly touch on stereotypical views in society.

For many years, homosexuality has been negatively viewed and criminalized by many societies due to religious and political beliefs. However, LGBTQ issues have been raised and have slowly been accepted. In the autobiography, When We Rise: My Life in the Movement, the gay activist, Cleve Jones narrates his involvement in the chronicle events that impacted the LGBTQ movement, as well as his hilarious adventures throughout Europe and passionate stories about his relationships with friends and lovers. In his detailed memoir, Jones provides an inside perspective on the history of the LGBTQ rights, essentially emphasizing that community’s perseverance and resilience can overcome the impossible. Jones’ autography is an excellent example that illustrates how moral entrepreneurs and moral panics construct and deconstruct

We are all shaped by the environments in which we grew up, and our ways of thinking are shaped by the norms of the societies in which we reside. No one can help the inherent biases that are imprinted upon us by our contemporaries and the media of the society that surrounds us. From birth, we hear certain narratives that inevitably leave us with prejudices and expectations based not in fact, but in perception. However, for precisely these reasons, it is critically important to self-examine, and always consider issues within a framework of intersectionality. Manalansan’s reading states that “I explore the ways in which being “gay” and being “Filipino” are continually being shaped by historical events,” but there are many more reasons besides.

J. (2014). Resisting LGBT Rights Where “We Have Won”: Canada and Great Britain. Journal Of Human Rights, 13(3), 322-336. doi:10.1080/14754835.2014.923754

Young Chinese queer migrants are composed of independent individuals rather than groups. Consequently, Chinese queer migrants are under-represented in Britain. In this chapter, the motivations lying behind Chinese queer people’s migration will be discussed first. The second section will consider Chinese queer migrants’ unique concerns of coming out, relationships, and marriage. Meanwhile, the role of media in shaping Chinese queer migrants’ attitudes to relationships will be illustrated. The third section demonstrates to what extent British society constructs Chinese queer migrants’ identities, in terms of their sexual orientations and ‘gay tastes’. Finally, the hypothesis that Britain generates a ‘homecoming’ sense to Chinese queer migrants will be

LGBTQ social movements have evolved over time from liberationist politics of the 1970s to an enormous contemporary focus on gay and lesbian marriage rights, a controversial and arguably assimilationist priority for mainstream LGBTQ advocacy groups. Different forms of activism have approached assimilationism versus societal reformation or preservation of unique constructions of queer identities with a myriad of arguments. In “The Trouble with Normal” by Michael Warner, the author focuses primarily on a criticism of gay marriage rights activism in which he posits that all marriage is “selective legitimacy.” He points to other LGBT movements and issues as more worthy of pursuing, particularly intersectional pursuits of equal rights for people regardless of coupled status. In “Marital Discord: Understanding the Contested Place of Marriage in the Lesbian and Gay Movement” authors Mary Bernstein and Verta Taylor give a snapshot history of LGBTQ activism since the 1970s and offer similar arguments as Warner about the heteronormative and neoliberal nature of placing the fight for legal marriage rights at the forefront of LGBTQ activism, although they do also introduce emerging improvements with the increasingly intersectional awareness of modern advocacy efforts.

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).