Cultures & Groups - 17 October 2006

when it comes to making love. its a pleasure to spend time with my g/f's who understand how, when, where, why and what is required to make love so special. my g/f's and i are often curious when we chat about males who always think they are the best, but truly, what i read and see, they are not. maybe the reason is they are often unsure about themselves .. please give comments .. charise / lesbian and proud

2006-10-17 02:56:17 · 19 answers · asked by charise 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I'm not really gay, but I'm transsexual, so I don't really "claim" a sexuality, but I'd say, for me, it would have to be that I live an uninhibited life and I know my identity of who and what I am, and that's what I like most.

2006-10-17 02:55:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Sorry, not sure of the most correct way to phrase this question, but a New Zealander friend has been saying that there are no "full-blood" maori people left. Obviously maori people and culture survive and thrive, but are there really no people left who have complete direct ancestry from maori tribes on both sides of their family??

2006-10-17 02:55:23 · 5 answers · asked by KR&Sh 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Ok, let’s start at the beginning: My brother, sister, and I were raised by our paternal grandparents after being removed from our abusive and neglectful parents by DSS (aka CPS in other states). We had an old school upbringing, and had to work for everything, but we made it through and came out well adjusted. Our maternal grandparents were only there on holidays, even though they only lived a few towns away. Our Maternal Grandfather is a Deacon in Catholic Church and that side of the family has always been extremely religious. Anyone who does not follow the “perfect plan” of graduate high school-go to college or the military-get married-start having babies, get disowned. My older sister did follow this plan, married a nice Tall Irish Catholic Boy, and just gave birth to her first son. I, on the other hand, left college to take care of our ailing paternal grandparents (the ones who raised us), and then married a nice Short Protestant Italian Girl – who I love very much. I have been disowned by the Deacon & family, but my wife is lovingly welcomed into what I consider my immediate family and by the grandmother that raised us (Grampie passed away). Here is the problem: My grandfather did the Baptism on my sister’s son, but he stated that he would not do it if I “the lesbian” was the Godmother. She relented and named someone else, and he baptized the baby last Sunday. I did not go – the drive was long and I did want my wife and I to face the hatred of that side of the family at the end of it, I also wanted the day to be peaceful for the baby. My sister respects my decision and thanked me for sparing her son the family drama. My Brother and Grandmother completely understands and respects it as well. They all know that I will see my nephew on my own visiting time. However the Deacon & family have been blasting me through other family members (remember they won’t speak to me directly) and are making my life miserable “for missing such an important event and not being there for your sister”. I have not responded at all, trying to act mature about the situation. I just want the drama to stop; I want to go see my nephew and sister in peace. Did I do the right thing in this situation? How can I get the drama to stop? (and before anyone suggests it – I am NOT divorcing my Wife!)

2006-10-17 02:29:09 · 13 answers · asked by Alexis 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-10-17 02:28:44 · 5 answers · asked by marine P 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Do you think Yahoo would actually do some thing about all these hatefull remarks people are making on this site, if we all spent 5 minutes a day reporting the abuse? It trashes up the place and defeats the purpose of the site. I've reported loads of people every time they make a comment, but still it continues.

So LGBT people, why are you not reporting non-stop?

2006-10-17 02:25:32 · 13 answers · asked by Two Spirited 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

dont you realize that!? Ladies, your hair is beautiful, stop letting people who dont understand our hair tell you that your hair is nappy. Sure, we put relaxers and scalp conditioners on our hair, but our hair is beutiful natural as well. Be proud of your hair. As long as you take care of it, you don't have to be shamed!

btw, there is nothing wrong with hair extensions, if that is what you want to do, so be it!

2006-10-17 02:03:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Here's the deal: I don't like wearing black or lots of makeup (I know this stuff is stereotyping and I'm sorry) but I do like a lot of books and music that are classified as goth -- 4AD, Rasputina and the Cure and things like that in terms of music, and early gothic novels, poetry and horror of pretty much any kind in terms of books. I've also found that, when looking for friends, goths and I usually get along pretty well -- we tend to have the same interests and similar cultural references. But, like I said, I don't like dressing in "typical" gothic fashion and I don't have much interest in going to clubs. What does this make me? And, really, does it matter?

2006-10-17 01:42:31 · 11 answers · asked by Theo D 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Why do blacks in USA prefer the title African American.they should be called black americans because they dont know anything African:they dont dress like africans,eat african food,they dont want to know what is happening in Africa today.

2006-10-17 01:28:56 · 24 answers · asked by george 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

My boyfriend Zac and I have been friends for 6 yrs and dated for 1 yr but his's parents have homophobia. I have meet them when we were friends but they learned that i was bi and they freaked out. They didn't want me to see my boyfriend. Should we still date or not

2006-10-17 01:17:54 · 30 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Bull....or some truth?

2006-10-17 01:14:25 · 5 answers · asked by venusinfursinfers 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-10-17 00:53:33 · 8 answers · asked by Afghan boy 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender