Does GAY RIGHTS=CIVIL RIGHTS?

Question

Check POLITICS I asked them the same question.What are there answers?

Answer 1

For the most part, I believe yes. Civil rights are rights of the minorities that should be protected against the majority. Rights based on race and gender are the 2 most famous ones. But yes, I believe that rights of homosexuals should be included in this category. People should not be discriminated against based on gender, race, or sexual orientation, in addition to others. The majority has an OBLIGATION to make sure that rights of minorities are not trampled on, especially based on hatred!

Answer 2

First off, as a non-American, I always find it funny how people in the U.S. differentiate when it comes to terms like Civil rights. Civil Rights, by definition, are the rights of the civilian or citizen. The civil rights movement was about a segment of the civil population not having the rights as guaranteed in the U.S. constitution that others shared. Blacks were denied these rights even though they paid taxes, worked, and met all criteria as citizens. The gays rights movement does not exist and is in fact a misnomer. The equality rights movement, which is the proper and defining term, is about the same thing. Gays and Lesbians are citizens of the U.S., they pay their taxes, work, provide for a healthy economy, yet are denied certain rights under the law. Unlike blacks, who if fired for the colour of their skin, can sue, gays have no recourse. Similarly, where housing and medical services, gays are denied access even though they are citizens.

The Civil Rights movement was started and fought for by blacks but, as Dr. King rightly noted, it was fought for so that ALL Americans could be free. Some, even many blacks, seem to have forgotten this.

Answer 3

Gay men & women deserve just as many rights as black men & women deserved during the civil rights movement.
All of the above were & ARE being discriminated against b/c of their sexual preference, skin color, thoughts or views on life or opinions of things, etc.
gay rights civil rights

Answer 4

Of course.
Civil rights are asking for equality and non-discrimination in the rights that the STATE gives to all. Thus it is the same.

The only difference is that "civil rights" is a much bigger category that would include fighting against gender-, race- and age-based discrimination as well as orientation-based discrimination.

If you are against bigotry in one area, it would be hypocritical to not be against bigotry in all of them.

Answer 5

Absolutely

Answer 6

To answer your question I have included quotes from Coletta Scott King (wife to Martin Luther King Jr.). She has stated many times that Martin Luther King Jr. supported the gay rights movment and considered it apart of the Civil Rights Movement.


"Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood. This sets the stage for further repression and violence that spread all too easily to victimize the next minority group."

"Gay and lesbian people have families, and their families should have legal protection, whether by marriage or civil union. A constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages is a form of gay bashing and it would do nothing at all to protect traditional marriage.

"I still hear people say that I should not be talking about the rights of lesbian and gay people.... But I hasten to remind them that Martin Luther King Jr. said, 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.' I appeal to everyone who believes in Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream, to make room at the table of brotherhood and sisterhood for lesbian and gay people."

Mrs. King said that her late husband Martin Luther King Jr. supported the quest for equality by gays and said that the 1963 March on Washington was organized by Bayard Rustin, an openly gay civil rights activist.

-Coletta Scott King (wife to Martin Luther King Jr.)

Answer 7

it definitely does to me.
i mean it is a segment of society that is legally discriminated against. like blacks before civil rights.
i strongly believe it is a civil rights issue.
that's why i'm involved.

Answer 8

You have asked this before. I think that both causes are striving for equality.

Answer 9

gay rights =/= civil rights
however
civil rights ~ gay rights.

not the same thing, but related nonetheless.

Answer 10

You asked this yesterday, Kevin, darling.

For your own good, please consult a physician about your memory loss.