What are you doing personaly to help change the way people view being gay?

Question

what is your everyday life saying to others? how do you carry yourself?

Answer 1

I am an avid supporter of Gay/Lesbian rights. I sit on the board of N.O.W., which I take very seriously. I organize and attend rallies, support fund raising for G/L events, and support G/L shops, eateries and business establishments. I am very heterosexual, and I really dislike using that term, but I teach children that there is no such label. Being G/L is not a choice, you cannot 'pray the gay' out of ppl and frankly, its nobodys damn business who one sleeps with or falls in love with. I believe that we all should be able to share the 'rewards' of marriage (children, insurance, and legal certificates of marriage). To be honest, I think this whole idea of G/L being disgusting or 'unnatural' stems from religion. But don't get me started, that's another answer! :)

Answer 2

I have a normal life... most ppl do not know I am gay until they ask me if I am married or something. I am completely comfortable with who I am and have no problem letting ppl know that I am a lesbian.

I have never been one to try to change ppl's minds but what I do is when certain subjects like gay marriage come up, I don't keep my mouth shut... and I do it politely and tactfully. There has only been one time, that a person didn't eventually agree there should be at least civil unions. And that is major considering that I live in the Bible belt and surrounded by ignorant rednecks.

I think I help change ppl's view by being a respectable gay member of society. When ppl see that gay ppl are just like them and there is no such thing as this crazy gay 'lifestyle' they start to change their negative opinions.

Answer 3

I live my life for me, not for others. And that's how it should be....no matter what your sexual orientation should be. I live honestly, openly and without fear. I don't make excuses for myself, because there are none to be made. I do stupid things, sure....but tell me who doesn't. I learn from my mistakes and move on, as best as I am able.

I am far from perfect. I try to see each day as a new opportunity to make my corner of the world a more beautiful place. I guess you could say I was doing it for the gay community...but I'm also doing it for me. And I would venture to say that the world would be a much better place if everyone would live their lives for themselves and their own betterment....if everyone took care of business, the world wouldn't be in such a mess....And really, shouldn't we think along the scales of act locally, and then globally?

Answer 4

Basically all of us have responsibilities to a point. However; what we all can do is shred the homophobic ideology that's pigeonholed and let your own personal lite flourish and grow. Learn to love your neighbors as yourself. Be respectable to others as you would want to be respected. Become a trustworthy individual; and make contributions to those in need. Use you God given talents to make the world a better place. These are concepts I'm have and continue to work and improve everyday. It's not easy, but paramounting the walls of challenges is self-rewarding.

Answer 5

I'm openly gay, but I don't flaunt it. I know at least a few people that say that I have helped change their view of gay people for the better. I do wish though that I was more active in the gay community or at least had some gay friends.

Answer 6

I volunteer for several LGBT organizations and being out is a big way to show people that you are like everyone else and being gay is only a part of who you are. Also talking to people about being gay in an open and honest way and answering their questions helps a lot. More often than not people are ignorant (not to be used in a derogatory way) about what it is to be gay and learning more helps them to relate and understand. Staying positive always helps!

Answer 7

I am respectful of others, but make no qualms about the fact I am gay if I'm confronted by a situation where someone needs to know. On the other hand I don't flaunt it. I am quick to correct those who quote the Bible against us, or who have other misconceptions, but in almost all cases, I'm polite yet straightforward about it.

I contribute to gay and lesbian charities and social agencies, as well as political organizations. And lastly I'm a good neighbor in every sense of the word.

Answer 8

I am a good person. I try to live every day as a gay man without hiding it or without pushing it in other peoples faces. I think to most of my neighbourhood I appear quite normal (probably boring--I live in a very gay area )..but I take a genuine interest in the people around me. I try to demonstrate good responsible qualities.

Answer 9

Cant say I go out and directly try to change peoples views. I can say that people that work with me and people that I have met through friends have told me that I have helped them to understand that people that are gay do live like everyone else. We go to work we pay our bills we keep our homes nice inside and out and we treat people with respect as we want to be treated. I have had people tell me that I have helped them to understand by always being willing to answer their questions even when they may word it incorrectly. I just explain to them how they should word it and then give them the answers that I can. Many people are willing to change their views they just need people to help them to understand. Yes there are people who are just trying to be jerks and hatefull. Those you just dont respond to and keep going. The ones who really want to understand you help. The last thing we as gay people need is to chase people away when all they want to do is understand. We need people on our side and it is up to us to help educate them.

Sorry got a little winded on this one.

Answer 10

I'm with BeachBum on this one......I too live in very churchy area, small town, mostly mormon.......My partner & I are out to all, we work with Mental Health, DD adults & DES so we see alot of people daily, most dont realize I'm gay til its too late, by then they've fallen for my charm & charisma and they get a whole different idea of what a homosexual is all about.