I've dealt with my share, I'm just curious how others deal with it.
2006-07-17 05:19:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I'm gay. My father-in-law (who, along with his wife, was a great crusader for gay rights)' once said the me "you reach an age when you don't really care what anyone thinks about you". His son and I have reached that state...but it will never keep me from trying to help the younger generations to deal with the forms of discrimination that we went through (we're now 57 and 60)
2006-07-17 06:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I am a bi girl. I haven't ever had anybody guess that, they think I'm straight or a lesbian, mostly I get straight. I get discrimination from both sides, but I have also had good reactions from both sides.
I try to ignore ignorance and try to educate people whenever I can, but I do tend to get mad or sad if they choose to be hateful after I have been so nice. I understand people fear what they don't understand, and those people don't understand love. It can be very hurtful, but I keep fighting for my rights and hope that things will become better someday soon.
I am happy about who I am as a person and can only control my own actions and feelings. I share what I know with others. I also have a good sense of humor. Learning to laugh helps and a good movie.
2006-07-17 05:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by MindStorm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to prove it first. Many gays claim "homophobia" at the drop of a hat. Maybe you're just an ********. (Not saying you are, I don't have enough information about that.) That has nothing to do with sexual orientation. If you act like an ********, then people will treat you badly, whether you are gay or not. And they should.
Many gays use "sexual discrimination" as a cover-up to do whatever the hell they want and get away with it. Then if someone calls them on it, they scream homophobia.
2006-07-17 06:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a really difficult subject, which contents culture, religion, social science, and of course, the theory of "Freedom of Choice". In general, it is rather difficult to destroy the discrimination, because most of the culture and history do not accept it as a normal human activities. However, the problem which you are facing on is how to educate people to reduce the discrimination.
2006-07-17 05:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to call people on it. If they discriminate against you at work, in housing or service, you need to confront it. If you are in a location that has local or state laws which make this form of discrimination illegal, I think that after first trying to resolve the issue yourself, you should file a charge. Unfortunately, our Federal government does not currently have any laws to protect us.
2006-07-17 05:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by michael941260 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well at 6'2" and 300 pounds I dont have too many people who are brave enough to bother me over my orientation. Especially since I work out a lot.
Of course I am not out except to the guys at the bars and a few people at work.
I don't go out of my way to make who I am attracted to anyones business except the guy I am attracted to.
2006-07-17 05:29:58 · answer #6 · answered by ♂ Randy W. ♂ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends. During the year, I seriously need to focus on schoolwork, so as bad as it sounds, I try not to seek out (bad) news, and if nothing finds me then I try to just live my life. When I have the time to spare, I get angry and I get active. When something actually happens to me or in front of me...I tend to freeze. :( Afterwards, I always think of the perfect reaction and know exactly what I should have done, but I'm always just..mentally slapped in the face: in shock.
2006-07-17 17:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Atropis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I deal with it. by just ignoring it. Because if I had let all the rude comments and name calling get to me in high school, then I wouldn't be where I'm at right now. And that's working at a mutli-million dollar real estate firm.
2006-07-17 07:36:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are being discriminated against in the work place, trust me, you don't want to work there anyway. Why would you want to make money for a business whose owner is voting against you and donating funds to the opposing party?
If its within your family, understand that that is where they are at and they are on their own journey. "It is better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you are not."
I'd rather live my life my way and be the victim of a hate crime than hide who I really am.
2006-07-17 07:15:14 · answer #9 · answered by Just Jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep my mouth shut primarily. (That's not directed at you pesonally) I live in the Bible Belt of the USA and gays and lesbians are not very well accepted! I try to keep my life as low key as possible and only a select few know about me and my partner.
2006-07-17 07:20:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋