Katherine's Topic Exploration by Katherine Guerra

Goal #10 - Reduced Inequalities

s1762584 — 2025-01-14 16:40:06 UTC

I like this goal because I get to learn about different inequalities there are around the world.

Discrimination is Increasing Globally

s1762584 — 2025-01-14 16:47:06 UTC

Something that caught my attention on the SDG website is that, "The number of countries reporting on discrimination has increased by 37% since 2022."

Statistics on LGBTQ+ People in Japan

s1762584 — 2025-01-15 19:10:42 UTC

This website had a lot of great statistics on LGBTQ+ people in Japan which I thought was really helpful.

LGBTQ+ Rights in South Korea

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 01:01:40 UTC

I thought it was really interesting to learn the certain rights that LGBTQ+ people have in South Korea. I wasn't aware that there was so much progress being made in South Korea.

Gay Marriage in Japan

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 01:12:06 UTC

This quote stuck out to me, "Japan remains the only G7 country that doesn't recognize such unions." This is very surprising to me.

Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 01:20:55 UTC

I think it's interesting to know that Japanese courts have ruled that Japan's ban on gay marriage in unconstitutional, and yet it's still banned.

Reasons why the Same-Sex Marriage Ban can be Problematic

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 01:26:50 UTC

I never really considered the problems that arise when two people can't marry.

Obergefell v. Hodges Case Brief Summary | Law Case Explained

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 01:30:50 UTC

This is the case that legalized gay marriage in the U.S. which I thought was important to note in this because it showcases the problems that the ban had in America. Like how spouses married in a state where same-sex marriage was legal, weren't recognized in states where it wasn't.

Africa

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 16:05:38 UTC

I learned from this article that a lot of Africa's countries have strict anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions. Which I knew, but I wasn't aware of the extent.

Asia

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 16:07:56 UTC

I thought it was interesting to see that even though there is a lot of support for same-sex marriage in Asia, it's still not legal in most countries.

Europe

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 16:11:47 UTC

I found this recent article about Greece legalizing gay marriage. This was really shocking to me since this happened last year. It's very sad to hear that it has just now become legal. But it also fills me with a lot of hope that it will soon become legal everywhere.

South/Central America

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 16:14:51 UTC

I thought it was cool to see that there has been some progress made in Latin America. Still, there is much more progress to be done.

Science Daily - Why People Oppose Gay Marriage

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 16:26:37 UTC

This article explains the psychology behind the opposition of same-sex marriage. It describes the fact that people who oppose gay marriage are usually married at a young age, have more children, and believe in traditional values.

The Conversation - Japan LGBTQ+ Bill

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 16:42:27 UTC

This article criticizes a new bill that Japan has recently introduced. Even though a majority of people support gay marriage, it's still not legal which is crazy to think about.

Not Allowing Gay Marriage is Unconstitutional

s1762584 — 2025-01-16 16:49:52 UTC

Another article talking about how not allowing gay marriage is unconstitutional. Something that a Japanese high court ruled. Yet, same-sex marriage is still banned in Japan

Science Daily - Reduced Teen Suicide Attempts

s1762584 — 2025-01-17 19:41:27 UTC

There's something so horrible about teen suicide attempts being caused by gay marriage being banned. It's refreshing to see that they did go down, but it's still sad to know.

Japan's Gender-bending History

s1762584 — 2025-01-17 19:53:59 UTC

I really liked this article in Japan. I thought it was interesting to learn the history of Japan. Especially about different gender roles.

Proposal Post

s1762584 — 2025-01-17 19:59:30 UTC

I think I want to research same-sex marriage which must be addressed to reach SDG #10. I will focus on Japan by introducing a bill. I want to research this because I think it's interesting how such a progressive country like Japan is still against same-sex marriage.

Japanese People Support Same-Sex Marriage

s1762584 — 2025-01-21 00:38:39 UTC

This Stanford survey shows that majority of Japan's citizens support same-sex unions. And only about 15.8% are explicitly against it. I find this to be surprising. I didn't know that Japanese people didn't really care about it.

Japan's People Vs Japan's Government

s1762584 — 2025-01-21 00:43:49 UTC

This article highlights what I've been expressing in my previous notes. Japan's government doesn't reflect its peoples wants. Even though a majority of people support same-sex marriage, the government has ruled against it every time.

Question #1 - FINAL RESEARCH QUESTION

s1762584 — 2025-01-23 16:13:25 UTC

What evidence is there to suggest that a bill lifting the ban on same-sex marriage in Japan would improve the lives of Japanese LGBTQ+ people?

Question #2

s1762584 — 2025-01-23 16:18:49 UTC

How could same-sex marriage in Japan help the mental health of its citizens?

Question #3

s1762584 — 2025-01-23 16:20:47 UTC

What are the negative effects of the same-sex marriage ban in Japan on LGBTQ+ people?

LGBTQ+ Themes in Anime

s1762584 — 2025-01-26 23:12:32 UTC

As I was watching this interview, I was reminded of how much footwork anime has done in Japan. Even if the characters aren't explicitly said to be LGBTQ+, having those themes can be incredibly beneficial. Take JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as an example, a manga and anime created by Hirohiko Araki. Throughout the series, there are multiple characters dressed in androgynous and effeminate types of clothing. Even the mannerisms could be described as inherently queer. The series does include some LGBTQ+ characters such as Dio Brando, bisexual, and Dragona Joestar, transgender. But I believe its true queerness has to do with how it breaks gender roles in its writing and art style. In this interview, the author talks about how he wanted to center Part 5 of JJBA around "beautiful men" and not women specifically. Further implying how gender roles don't seem to apply in this animanga.

Peer Reviewed Article #1

s1762584 — 2025-02-04 16:51:27 UTC

Peer Reviewed Article #2

s1762584 — 2025-02-04 16:52:49 UTC