Category: LGBTQ

  • LGBT Community in Chicago

    Chicago is considered to be a major center for the LGBT community. The city has a long history of the movement, dating back to the early 1920s (De la Croix 5). Illinois is known for having been lenient with the community even when the countrys beliefs and opinions on the matter were hostile. It was…

  • Homosexuality as Percieved in American Society

    Introduction In defining homosexual marriage, anthropologists formulate valid cross-cultural variations of modern and traditional forms. Same-sex marriage, just like any other form of marriage, is a union of two adults, though of the same sex, in a domestic arrangement with each member having defined roles to play. Over the years, homosexual couples have raised debates…

  • Gay-Friendly High Schools in Chicago

    Chicago officials have advocated for the creation of gay-friendly high schools to cater to students who feel that schooling in the same institutions as students who are pro-heterosexual does not guarantee their safety and freedom. Other cities in America and indeed across the world should initiate such programs to ensure that lesbian/gay students, as well…

  • Homosexuality in Canada

    Table of Contents Origin of Homosexuality Homosexuality  by birth or by choice Theoretical Perspectives of Homosexuality Societal Perception of Homosexuality Conservatives and Liberals Views on Homosexuality Homosexual Parenting and Adoption Marriages Rights Conclusion Bibliography Origin of Homosexuality Homosexuality can be explained in three main dimensions: biological, behavioral and psychodynamic dimensions of homosexual orientations. Homosexuality…

  • Transgender Childrens Issues in Society

    Introduction The topic of transgender children in society proves to be divisive and is widely discussed by parents, teachers, clinicians, and politicians. There is a range of opinions on the topic  from the medical point of view to issues of parenting and educating transgender children to questions of their social and legal existence in…

  • Transgender Bias in News Coverage

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Bias is present in a significant amount of modern news coverage as society has become increasingly polarized on a variety of socio-political issues. In the context of increasing LGBTQ activism and recognition, transgenderism faces the greatest controversy and public backlash. Transgender individuals refer to people…

  • Transgender Movement: Overview and Importance

    Table of Contents Introduction Social Change of the Transgender Movement Importance of the Transgender Rights How to Realize Transgender Movements Social Change List of References Introduction Many parts of the world have experienced a rise in strong movements among transgender and homosexuals in fighting for their freedoms. However, there have been difficulties in how society…

  • Aspects of LGBTQ+ Community Values

    Much research on origins, development, psychology, and other sexual and gender characteristics has been conducted in recent years. However, the features of the LGBTQ+ community itself seem to be considered so well-known that they acquire little attention. Parmenter et al. (2020) attempted to address the issue with a survey of the community members on their…

  • The LGBT Community Theoretical Framework

    Table of Contents Introduction Case study: LGBT Social Movement Limitations of resource mobilization Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The study of social movements has evolved over time due to the frame theory. Various social movements have occurred in the past and others are expected to emerge in the future. Similarly, these changes in social movements can…

  • Should Gay Marriage Rights Be a State or Federal Law?

    Table of Contents Summary Working Thesis and Working Works Cited page Works Cited Annotated Bibliography Introduction Supporting arguments Conclusion Summary According to the article commentary on Gay Couples, supporters of same-sex marriage contend that the law should uphold the principle of equal treatment and non-discrimination by granting such couples access to fundamental rights and privileges…