2006-11-22 07:37:33 · 11 answers · asked by sparky52881 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
A few things off the top of my head -
1) Don't permit anti-LGBT language or jokes. Speak up when bigotry is expressed, just as you would do against sexism and racism.
2) Teach your children and family that hate is not a family value. Teach them that variety is what makes humans so fascinating. Different is just different, not better or worse than "normal."
3) Join PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and campaign for equal rights. They are also an excellent support group for those who are LGBT-friendly.
4) Don't forget to speak up against bigotry even in your house of worship. Unfortunately, some hate teaching can go on here as well.
Good for you for standing up for equal rights! You're welcome at my Thanskgiving table anytime, as I give thanks for people like you.
2006-11-22 07:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
By simply being a friend to the community as a whole. That is to say, when you hear a joke and it is offencive, speak up. When you see homophobia, act. When you know someone is cruel to a gay person, step up.
Finally, be who you clearly are, someone who cares enough to ask how they can help, that's the first step, which is what this is. The rest is just spreading the idea.
Wide Awake says it best.
Cheers.
2006-11-22 16:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Be there friend. Do not judge them. And love them for who they are. Sexuality is all in a sensible realm, not the spiritual. I do not believe that there are accidents, we have a duty to love and protect each other no matter what. Speak the truth.Homosexuality has always been associated with deviance, if you know the truth and have friends who are gay you know that deviance has nothing to do with it. Love is blind and knows no color, race, sexuality, or social class, its just love. How can love be wrong- ever? Straight or Gay what does it have to do with love.
2006-11-22 15:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by countrygirl15678 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
by supporting your gay friends taking actions when gay rights are being infringed upon give a little money every year to some non profit organization such as pflagg
2006-11-22 17:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speak up when gays are being wronged by the system or by other people. Support organizations that help gays.
2006-11-22 15:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Vote for gay rights items during elections. Speak up when people defame gays. Let your voice be heard as much as you can.
2006-11-22 15:42:09 · answer #6 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any Gay friends? It doesn't sound like it. Why don't you try and meet some gay people first and i am sure they can point you in the right direction.
2006-11-22 15:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Write to you government officials with your views.
2006-11-22 15:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Demonstrate the beauties of gay sex first hand. Or with both if you want!
2006-11-22 15:56:36 · answer #9 · answered by cap_sensi 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
By not doing actions which oppose homosexuality, you are helping.
2006-11-22 15:39:47 · answer #10 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋