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John D’Emilio’s “Capitalism and Gay Identity” contracts what life was like for gay men and lesbians throughout the 1970s and 1980s. During the 1970s, gay men and lesbians were able to come out freely, and eventually started to get accepted by everyone in society. They were able to express themselves without any regards, and started to become the person they were destined to be. People within the gay community have always expressed tendencies of liking the same sex, but societal norms did not allow them to express themselves. However, during the 1980s, as more people decided to openly come out, it started to take a toll on their identity. Society then started to question the importance of people who were brave enough to come out to the world.

The topic of sexual orientation is both sensitive and controversial. This is evident in events, such as the Pride Parade, and also in media, where authoritative figures preach against it and speak of its “sinful nature” (Emmanuele, Blanchard, Camperio-Ciani, & Bancroft, 2010). Sexual orientation exists in various forms, it differs in the way it is viewed by different cultures, and researchers propose different perspectives to explain the emergence of an individual 's sexual orientation. In the discourse of sexual orientation,

“The Monster and the Homosexual” is written to give the reading audience a sense of a background on the history homosexuality has gained through culture in society and how people are bearing a comparison behind a homosexual and a monster. Some individuals view homosexuality as immoral and nefarious, similar to how one would describe a monster. Although not biased, homosexuality is an alteration to the typically known heterosexual relationship, and that seems to be the reasoning behind why homosexuality is considered as relentlessly as monstrous activity (739). Benshoff brings forth the reasoning in his article by stating, “Some people have always considered anything that opposes or lies outside the ideological status quo intrinsically monstrous and unnatural” (738). “The Monster and the Homosexual” provides the readers with several circumstances in which the comparison of homosexuals and monsters is apparent, whether in the form of symbolisms or in some instances, such as The Gay Agenda, the comparison is more straightforward without the use of symbolism (737). Overall, the argument of Harry Benshoff’s article, “The Monster and the Homosexual,” is to unveil a side of the ongoing comparison of homosexuals and monsters that some may have not

Gender transitions, cross dressing, and homosexual marriage are all unequivocally important social movements starting to gain recognition. Although gender transitions and homosexuality, along with other various LBGQT movement have been around for a while; social acceptance and safety for these various individuals is just beginning to occur. Merritt Kopas is able to confront and tackle this in her twine game, “Conversations with My Mother” by imparting a story about a mother’s letter to her child, using pathos to persuade the reader, and using strong visuals to tie the story together.

There are various perceptions of gay and lesbian couples that they represent a more egalitarian relationship. (Civettini 2015:1) However, when same-sex couples are observed there is still a tendency to believe that the relationship contains a masculine and feminine figure following the heterosexual model. So, it is necessary to address both how these couples deviate from society’s norms as gay individuals but might still be reproducing the same behaviors as heterosexual couples because the ideologies are so deeply rooted in social institutions. The stereotypical connotations of masculinity and femininity influence all aspects of American society and gender display relies heavily on meeting those given expectations. So, in the case of this article, the author Civettini views a connection between sex, gender, and sexual orientation when it comes to displaying

American rhetoric about LGBT+ issues underwent major changes in the late 60s and early 70s. While for years homophile groups such as the Mattachine Society dominated queer rhetoric, in 1969 Carl Wittman’s “Gay Manifesto” redefined the LGBT+ rights movement’s voice and goals (380). Using shocking language, his authority as a gay man, and emotional appeals to his queer audience, Wittman and his “Gay Manifesto” utilized a confrontational, liberationist tone to communicate his views on sexual identity and heteronormative culture. While opponents may argue that Wittman’s profane language and emotional appeals weaken his argument and alienate the audience, his rhetorical choices prove perfect for engaging queer readers. Wittman’s “Gay Manifesto” spoke to queer people and offered a new perspective in LGBT+ rhetoric.

Throughout the course of history, human nature has embraced conformity and being average. However, human nature expresses itself in a variety of ways and these differences make everyone an individual. Civil rights activists have recently made a strong effort to encourage people to embrace and express their differences. The recent push for a more open society has resulted in both backlash and acceptance. Kay Ryan explores what being an individual means and the choices we can and cannot make about ourselves in her poem “The Turtle”. She uses the turtle, an often ill-suited creature in regard to survival, to contradict the common misconception that people can choose their sexuality. Kay Ryan, an open lesbian, often uses poetry to express her position on particular subjects in regard to sexual orientation.

In every society, people tend to segregate groups that break with what’s seen as socially right. In Anne Sexton’s poem “The Touch,” and in Samuel Delaney’s story “Aye and Gomorrah” perversions are represented with people’s abnormal sexual preferences, which often appear to be isolated by desiring homosexuality. Although the isolation occurs differently in both texts, the presence of homosexuality defines that objects labeled as perversions undergo emotional and physical separation in an attempt to adjust to the social stigma.

The LGBTQ community are living a life in danger in America. Regardless of the acceptance of same-sex marriage, there are a number problems the LGBTQ community have to face, like the many obstacles to acceptance and equality. In The New York Times article, “The Challenges That Remain for L.G.B.T. People After Marriage Ruling” by Liam Stack, he goes by talking about info that can be reliable with sources that work, with quotes that match with what he needs to say, and usefully using emotional appeals to persuade his audience that the LGBTQ community are in danger. Stack sets about his work of persuading his audience about what is going on in the world is by using strong logical and ethical appeals. In his writing he points out that the LGBTQ community faces discrimination, lack of transgender rights, health care and Immigration and Criminal equity reform.

“There is no reason that we should ever be ashamed of our bodies or ashamed of our love” (Levithan). This is a quote drawn from the book “Two Boys Kissing” by David Levithan. This quote reinforces the idea that we as individuals should embrace who we are no matter our identification our sexual preferences. Levithan novel “Two Boys Kissing” brings attention and awareness to homosexuality relationships. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the sorted themes displayed throughout “Two Boys Kissing” and the effects the have on the LGBTQ community.

The LGBTQ community are living a life in danger in America. Regardless of the acceptance of same-sex marriage, there are a number problems the LGBTQ community have to face, like the many obstacles to acceptance and equality. In The New York Times article, “The Challenges That Remain for L.G.B.T. People After Marriage Ruling” by Liam Stack, he starts by building his validity with commendable points and reliable sources, quoting to persuading points and information, and effectively utilizing emotional appeals to persuade readers that the LGBTQ community are in danger. Stack sets about his work of persuading readers that was going on in the world is not acceptable by presenting strong logical and ethical appeals. In his writing he points out that

Sex and gender play a big part in american society today and are often misconstrued. These two topics have become progressive as people are starting to express their gender and sexuality in ways other than what is and has been considered the norm. Many people believe that sexuality and gender are synonymous with one another. Gender is socially constructed while sex is biologically determined. In society’s past, Americans often strayed away from discussing controversial topics, but with the rise of different ways of addressing people, it is deemed more important to understand. Along with the blurred lines of gender and sex comes sexuality, who someone is attracted to sexually. When people stray from society’s heteronormative mindset, they are often faced with many more challenges than the average hetero man or woman. People often have the preconceived notion that if something does not concern them, then they should not be involved in it. A person who could be your neighbor, co worker, or even child, may have to deal with the troubles of people confusing their gender identity with their sex. While also facing challenges that deal with the sex of the person they choose to love. Learning the difference between gender and sexuality will open the eyes of many people and see how the two are different but relate to one another very much.

Sexual orientationism is best described as discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the dominant, or normal, sexual orientation. Within society there are many barriers, assumptions, and stigmas placed upon the queer community, numerous of which steam from this heterosexist stance that has become the dominant ideology. This stance has historical significance in trauma, and oppression of those within the sexual minority, and how this can play on representation.

Queer theory questions creations of normal and divergent, insider, and outsider.2 Queer theorists analyse a situation or a text to determine the relationship between sexuality, power and gender. Queer theory challenges basic tropes used to organize our society and our language: even words are gendered, and through that gendering an elliptical view of the hierarchy of society, and presumption of what is male and what is female, shines through. Queer theory rejects such binary distinctions as arbitrarily determined and defined by those with social power. It works to deconstruct these binaries, particularly the homosexual/heterosexual binary.4

Homosexuality on screen has been a taboo subject since the creation of film in the late nineteenth century, and has remained that way until the violent protests of the 1970s sexual revolution. Consequently, the neglection concerning the portrayal of gay community members can be linked to the overuse and dehumanization of queer stereotypes used as comedic relief throughout film history. The overall postponement in the representation of homosexuals paused the long march for equal rights even outside of the cinematic world. In result of conservative rejection toward such liberal topics, filmmakers had to conceal “queer cinema” as production codes enforced strict laws, but as time progressed, so did the involvement of the LGBTQ community in the cinema.