Gay Rights

Gay Rights

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  Homophobia GAY RIGHTS
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  Topics To BeCovered About Homophobia 10 Talking Points What you can do to help Conclusion
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  What is Homophobia?Homophobia is a fear of, or an aversion towards Homosexuals and Homosexuality Where did it come from? The term Homophobia first appeared in 1960’s by George Weinberg About Homophobia
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  Racism and Sexismare illegal can exceed racism and sexism The consequences; Bullying Torture Murder Making it illegal Homophobia shouldn’t exist in today’s society
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  Judging people isnot okay Every one is different Who are we to say what is normal. We are all different in our own way. Its not the person you are judging its their actions They are just like you There is more to a person than their sexuality
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  Associate Homosexuality asbad thing Parents who might be homophobic Not informed about homophobia Peers at school Use offence words 97% of kids in school hear homophobic remarks Affects Gay people Pretend to be straight The youth need to be open minded
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  Both are equalnot everybody has to be heterosexual Our society is so accustomed to heterosexuality It is every where in public ,the media, and books Accepting Heterosexuality If we were to make it more common more people would accept. Homosexuality is not inferior to Heterosexuality
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  Was the 2nd most common cause of hate crime in the USA Every HOUR 1 hate crime occurs 1 in 6 of these crimes is because of sexual orientation Homophobia the source of Hate Crime?
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  Hate Crimes Stories Here are some true hate crime stories
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  Lawrence King Hewas a 15 year old boy who was gay On February 12 th 2008 he was shot by his classmate Brandon ( 1993-2008) Lawrence had asked Brandon to be his valentine
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  Ronnie Antonio ParisHe was a three year old baby killed by his father (2004-2008) The father believed his son was gay
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  Homophobia can causedisruption 26% of gay teens forced to leave their home after coming out to their parents Out of the 1.6 million homeless American youth about 20% to 40% identified as LGBT Homophobia is leading to Homelessness
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  There is difficultyeven in the workplace Employment discrimination 18% would fire 27% would not hire 26% would not promote Being gay has nothing to do with a persons quality of work Homophobia in the workplace
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  What most peopledo not realize is how LGBT feel towards all the negativity They are insecure and are more likely to: Commit suicide Experience severe depression Do drugs Pressure with being homosexual in today’s society
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  Being Blamed forAids News paper head lines Hate crime went up people were killed because they had “the gay plague” Scared from getting tested Risk of being treated negatively Homosexuals being blamed for the cause of HIV & AIDS
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  What can youdo to help? Take part in International Day Against Homophobia Held on May 17 th Donate to an anti-homophobia organization Start by contributing to some organizations Participate in School Activities and Fundraisers For Example at UFA we have SASS
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  Conclusion We hopethat you are all aware that homophobia has no positive aspects , and after seeing this presentation you will make an effort to help stop it. “ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind ” –Dr. Seuss
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  Don’t HIDE show P R I D E !
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