Turing's Historiography

The LGBT community has been silently suffering through generations. But in this generation, they are finally showing the world their voice. There have been many instances where young adults were denied their right to be who they are and now they are speaking out about the mistreatment. Even though the united states have begun to be more open about the LGBT community here is still more change it come. These changes can be explained through many sociological perspectives including: functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionism and interactionism. Along with these perspective religion, norms and deviance all impact these individuals who are striving to be open about who they really are inside and out.

“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

In the 65-year history of LGBTQ activism in the United States, the present moment stands out on the basis of gay marriage being legalized. At no other time would an observer have imagined that the LGBTQ movement was likely to succeed in such a manner that any gender can marry any other gender with the permission by the law (Stewart-winter

The present essay aims to analyse and discuss how social actions related to gender and sexuality have given rise to social change. Particular attention will be given to how views and opinions on gender and sexuality have positively evolved throughout the years as a result of decades of social activism led by the members and allies of the LGBT community. In order to do so, the current paper will firstly provide a concise account of how gender and sexuality were seen in the former times, which will be then compared to more current perspectives. Secondly, the paper will present a brief overview of the history of the LGBT movement, and highlight its main milestones. Significant emphasis will be given to how these salient occurrences have significantly affected today’s perception and attitudes towards the LGBT community in the majority of the world countries. In conclusion, the current essay will introduce and explore the recent ongoing activism that has been occurring globally within the LGBT community.

Watson, the son of a once large plantation owner [who found] himself unable to recover in the post-civil war years, came to define both his personal and political career through the notion or self-perception of his family having ‘fallen from grace’. Even in death, Watson’s legacy continues to elude scholars and historians, many of whom struggle to interpret his actions during and towards the end of his life.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer community also referred to as LGBTQQ is no stranger to oppression. “In 1600-1800, colonists discovered buggery (sex between men or between women) among Native Americans. In 1869, Dr. Karoly Benkert coined the term “homosexuality” to describe same-sex acts. In 1870-1910, homosexuals

‘Strand distinguishes between support for civil rights and support for civil liberties, arguing that heterosexuals are more supportive of civil liberties for gay men and lesbians, which are concerned with protecting individuals from undue government interference in their private behaviour, than they are

The erosion of Neville Chamberlain’s# reputation was brought about quickly as his policy of appeasement failed to prevent WW2. The Cato# collective branded him as a criminal in the ‘Guilty men’#. Churchill# further reinforced this view telling the commons “England has been offered a choice between war and shame. She has chosen shame, and will get war.”#. These more orthodox views starkly contrast the reactions of the public and media pre-war. Hailed as a hero “Most newspapers supported Chamberlain uncritically, and he received thousands of gifts, from a silver dinner service to many of his trademark umbrellas.”#, with

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.

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.

Throughout history, society’s views of homosexuality and of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) have changed. These views have changed how the members of this community feel about their personal identity as a whole. Over the last ten years, homosexuality and the LGBTQ community have become more accepted in society. In fact, a recent victory for the LGBTQ community occurred in June of 2015 when gay marriage become legalized in all fifty states. Despite the immense torture that members of the LGBTQ have received over decades, they are slowly becoming more accepted in today’s society. As society begins to become more tolerant with different ideals, the new and younger generations will continue to become more accepting of the people who identify as members of the LGBTQ community. These members will become more comfortable in their own skin and be allowed the same opportunities so other members of society.

“In March 1952, Turing was charged with indecency for acknowledging a homosexual relationship, which was illegal in Britain at that time.” Turing pleaded guilty and was convicted of a choice of probation on the condition that he underwent one year of hormonal therapy to decrease his libido. Soon after, Turing died at the age of 41, on June 7th, 1954, in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England. “The cause of death was cyanide poisoning, according to the post-mortem examination. A half-eaten apple was found near his body (he had a fascination with the plot of the fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) and, because it had been suspected that his sudden death was not accidental, the coroner held an inquest which confirmed that he had committed suicide.”

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During the 1950s and ‘60s, Britain viewed homosexuality as a crime, which was why Grey worked on decriminalizing male homosexual acts. “He campaigned for the overturn of the 1885 Labouchere amendment, the Victorian law known as "the blackmailer's charter", which criminalised homosexual activity, sent thousands of gay men to jail and left many more fearing for their liberty and safety” (“Antony Grey obituary”). Because homosexuality was viewed as a crime, this lead movements such as the Homosexual Law Reform Committee to rise up and speak against the injustice acts against gay men. The ‘60s was all about change and reform, which is why advocates for gay rights rose up to change the old ideals of Britain. These homosexual protesters and movements wanted to shed light on the criminalization of gays, convincing Britain to realize that decriminalizing homosexuality would make them one step closer to world peace. In conclusion, the 1960s reflected Britain’s society through the formation of radical, feminist and homosexual movements that fought to gain equal

Queer was first used in reference to sexuality in the 1920s by homosexual men who rejected the effeminacy connected with the term “fairy” (Brontsema, 2004). Over the course of the early to mid-twentieth century both the terms fairy and queer fell out of fashion with the male homosexual community and “gay” became the most popular self-ascription for homosexual men (Brontsema, 2004). Around the mid to late twentieth century queer was primarily used as a derogatory term, levelled at homosexual people in general (Brontsema, 2004). Towards the end of the 1980s some within the LGBT community began to push for the reclamation of the word queer. One such group were “Queer Nation” an offshoot of the group ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) (Brontsema, 2004). At the 1990 New York Gay Pride the group handed out leaflets headed “Queers Read This” (QUEERS READ THIS, 1990). In the pamphlet they addressed their use of the term queer saying “every gay person has his or her own take on it… for some it means eccentric…and for others “queer” conjures up those awful memories”. But what Queer Nation emphasise is that it should be the gay community who get to decide what the word means; it’s “a weapon we can steal from the homophobe’s hand and use it against him”. They also emphasise the fact that it is them who decides the meaning and the value ascribed to it saying “queer means leading a different sort of life”,