https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f It’s a big issue en-us 2021-12-16 18:19:57 UTC 2021-12-23 02:09:35 UTC hello@padlet.com deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1959301797 The term ‘super straight’ was coined in a viral Tik Tok video. The “sexuality” describes a straight person who refuses to date a trans person of the opposite gender. Many people that identify as super straight would have it proudly in their description, similar to how a trans person or supporter of the community might have their pronouns listed. Those identifying as super straight also tried to support themselves by saying it can’t be transphobic because this is their sexuality. Again, this is a direct attack towards trans people and the rest of the LGBTQIA+ community. ]]> 2021-12-21 18:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1959301797 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961134711 Conversion “therapy” is the attempt to try and change LGBTQ+ youth sexual or orientation. Many states in America have taken action by prohibiting this “therapy” as a whole. However, while this may seem positive only 19 out of 50 states have passed a bill preventing any conversion. 22 states have no policy, and three are discussing what actions should be taken.]]> 2021-12-22 21:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961134711 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961136389 Gay desires, specifically a mans desire for another, was first intolerated by ancient cultures. This behavior started in the Middle Ages, among those who follow Christianity and Islam. Psychologist began to believe that homosexuality was far more than being a temporary behavior. Sigmund Freud started the belief that the “presence of both parents plays an important part. The absence of a strong father in childhood not infrequently favours the occurrence of inversion.” He went to the extent of giving families tips to help their child heterosexuality. Sports clubs and Boy Scouts had been industrialized, endorsing young boys in “proper” masculinity, and the role for a heterosexual male. ]]> 2021-12-22 21:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961136389 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961137099 Marsha P. Johnson was a significant LGBTQ+ figure and AIDS activist. She identified as a transvestite, since transgender hadn’t been commonly used. She was a gay drag queen that started as a nobody. Throughout parts of her life she was homeless. Both she and Sylvia Rivera founded S.T.A.R (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries). This was a foundation to give shelter to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Johnson is also known for her Stonewall riots. She participated in marches and AIDS activism with the group ACT UP, until her untimely death]]> 2021-12-22 21:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961137099 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961137826 The Anti Trans bills have taken action against transgender and nonbinary people, such as taking away healthcare, refusing access for use of restrooms, restricting full participation in school as well as sports, making identification documents difficult, and allowing those who are motivated religiously to discriminate against trans people.]]> 2021-12-22 21:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961137826 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961138762 Conversion “therapy” is often referred to as “reparative therapy” or “ex-gay therapy,” but they all means a practice that attempts to change the sexual orientation and/or gender identity of a person. Techniques used to “cure” individuals may start from shame, hypnosis, to force vomiting and electric shocks. Overall, the medical community has come to the conclusions hat sexual and gender orientations are characteristics that cannot be changed. Not only are these attempts unnecessary and useless, but they’re very harmful. Advocates continue to work on banning this practice in states, cities, and countries.]]> 2021-12-22 21:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961138762 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961139277 Super Straight is a term used referring to those who date the opposite sex, excluding transgender people. Although this is a description of a preference in partners, many transphobic people have tried to encourage being super straight as their own sexuality, causing a large disturbance on many social media platforms. Use of this term/mock sexuality can be found in a TikTok video made by someone called “Kyleroyce.” The YouTube reupload shows him saying this, “Straight men get called transphobic because I wouldn't date a trans woman. Now, I'm super straight. I only date the opposite gender, women, that are born women. So you can't say I'm transphobic now because that is just my sexuality.”]]> 2021-12-22 21:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961139277 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961209890 698,000 LGBTQ adults have received conversion therapy. 20,000 LGBTQ youth receive conversion therapy from a licensed healthcare professional 6,000 LGBTQ youth who live in states banning the “therapy” have been treated by medical professionals. 57,000 youth across all states will receive conversion therapy from religious or spiritual advisors.]]> 2021-12-22 23:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961209890 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961210284 Conversion “therapy” is a dangerous, discredited practice that claims to change one's sexuality or gender identity. The most vulnerable age group for such practices are minors, as conversion may lead to or increase depression, anxiety, drug use, homelessness, and suicide. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington have regulations protecting LGBTQ youth from the dangerous “therapy.” A study taken by Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law found that about 20,000 LGBTQ minors living in states that have no policy against the practice are sent to conversion “therapy” with a licensed healthcare professional. To conclude, conversion “therapy,” as well as other attempts to change sexuality and gender identity are harmful and inefficient for LGBTQ youth]]> 2021-12-22 23:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961210284 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961337438 Homophobia is the fear, discomfort, and or hatred of people that identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, while biphobia is hatred specifically to those that are  bisexual, pansexual, etc. Transphobia is similar, the only difference is that it’s a hatred toward people that are trans or gender-neutral or genderqueer. All three of these terms are different, because while someone may be homophobic, they may not be biphobic. Most commonly homophobes will use slurs and other rude language towards gay people. Biphobes might say bisexuals are only “seeking attention.” In some of the more extreme forms, both homo and bi phobia could escalate into bullying, abuse, and sometimes violence to those a part of the LGBTQ community. Internalized homophobia is having negative attitude or disliking ones own same-sex attractions, and finding their own desires to be discomforting to themself]]> 2021-12-23 01:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961337438 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961351432 Homophobia can lead heterosexuals to most or all of the following: Not create relations with their own sex, in fear of being seen as LGBTQ, put people into gender-based roles, therefore stopping self-expression, pressure people to treat LGBTQ badly, because of their personal belief, prevent LGBTQ from developing a self identity, adding pressure to marriage, and finally have no appreciation for diversity, making anyone with different traits feel unsafe.]]> 2021-12-23 01:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961351432 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961352503 Hostility towards LGBTQ is far less severe in the US than most other countries, however bullying, harassment, and in worse cases violence is still somewhat common in the community. Most small towns and rural areas have more intolerance to LGBTQ compared to bigger cities that have a more open and accepting place. The general acceptance of LGBTQ has increased with each year, but a large proportion of the US population is still against giving equal rights to the community. Religious and politically moved people tend to have the strongest opinions that stand opposed to giving these equal rights. 8 out of 10 LGBTQ students are bullied for their orientation. This can have horrific effects on their mental health later on in life.  ]]> 2021-12-23 01:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961352503 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961356013 Stonewall riots began June 28, 1969, as New York City police began to raid the gay club Stonewall Inn, found in Greenwich Village. A riot sparked, consisting of bar patrons and neighborhood residents, as they were roughly thrown out by police. This led to six days of protest, known as the infamous Stonewall riots. Stonewall Inn had been a private “bottle bar,” meaning they did not need a liquor license since patrons brought their own liquor. Attendees of the clubs had to sign their names in a book upon entry. Lucky enough the Genovese family had bribed one of New York's precincts to ignore all activities going on in the bar. Apart from the safety hazards as well as blackmail going on with the mafia family, Stonewall Inn had become a very important institution. Drag queens had been welcomed, runaway youths, and dancing was allowed. Police officers had entered the club, and immediately fought illegal alcohol, arrested 13 people, and forcefully checked the sex of those in drag. Finally fed up with the social discrimination and harassment, patrons and neighbors stood outside of the bar for several days, protesting their own rights. This was one of the most influential LGBTQ riots, showing the power of activism in the community.  ]]> 2021-12-23 01:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961356013 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961357194 Trans Latina activist Sylvia Rivera, worked with Marsha P. Johnson, and co-founded STAR. At just 10 years old, Rivera struggled with drug addiction and homelessness, however she was always vocal, a forceful advocate for change. After an attempt to climb through a window where a gay rights bill was being discussed with the New York Council, Sylvia was arrested. She highlighted that the movement needed to be more inclusive.]]> 2021-12-23 01:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961357194 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961358137 At the 4th UN World Conference on Women in Beijing (1995), South African lesbian activist Beverly Palesa Ditsie spoke about how LGBTQ rights are just as important as human rights. She had been the first open lesbian to confront the UN and influenced them to finally discuss LGBTQ issues. Chilean lesbian activist Érika Montecinos founded  Agrupación LésBIca Rompiendo el Silencio (Breaking the Silence Lesbian Association). The foundation advocates the rights for lesbians and bisexual females, cisgendered and transgendered. Lawyers Menaka Guruswamy & Arundhati Katju argued against the criminalization of homosexuality in India. This resulted in the Supreme Court unanimously repealing Section 377, circa 2018. American LGBTQ rights activist Urvashi Vaid works for an all-inclusive LGBTQ movement, allowing anyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, class, or ability. She has a book titled Irresistible Revolution: Confronting Race, Class and the Assumptions of LGBT Politics]]> 2021-12-23 01:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961358137 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961381933 Nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ people from unfair eviction, denied housing, or refused ability to rent or buy housing due to their own sexual and gender orientation. States that have any protection for LGBTQ are almost all the same as states protecting from the trans bill.

]]> 2021-12-23 01:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961381933 deckera19_2 https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961395964 Non-discrimination laws exist to ensure the safety of a person, no matter their race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, etc. Nonetheless, not all states have laws protecting LGBTQ members. Only 18 states have passed a law protecting discrimination from the LGBTQ community. A poll from 2015 shows 63% of LGBT people reporting intolerance in their own lives. 47% of the reports have experienced this same intolerance in the workplace, 19% experienced hatred while in a public setting, 14% reported intolerance at home, and 8% reported discrimination while at school.]]> 2021-12-23 02:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/deckera19_2/hhoflysnizefkq3f/wish/1961395964