You can refer historically or to other places/cultures.
2007-04-12 17:16:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I think that America is unbelievably prudish. When it comes to sex people seem to revert back to the puritans time. We need to loosen up. As long as people are not hurting anyone, or breaking laws then who cares.
2007-04-12 17:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by Should be Working! 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe that this country is far more tolerant than most would be.
Take Africa for example: Those in Africa are trying to preserve their race - I saw a television show about how each mother has at least six children because she hopes that at least two or three will survive the AIDS epidemic or other incurable diseases.
Or even Iraq - Being homosexual is a HUGE sin - I'm sure anyone who even THOUGHT about it would have their genitals cut off or worse - be murdered.
The USA is the most lenient country there is - we're the ones known for life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and justice for ALL.
However, personally - I don't approve of gay relationships or marriage because although two men or two women can adopt a needy child, they can't reproduce and provide our race with a future. Besides, GOD or our CREATOR made us male and female - so we could 'fit' together - To those who are married and have children, it's something homosexuals will never understand.
2007-04-13 00:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by ☆Bombastic☆ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Americans are much more tolerant than many cultures. I don't know for sure but I would think Australia might be up there too... but for example Japan I think is very judgemental. Also, historically I don't think we have ever been as accepting as now. The biggest thing is that even people who don't accept it are told they have to accept it by society, so people are more hesitant to speak out against it unless they want to be controversial. I'll get off my pedastal now.
2007-04-13 00:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by Lowa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to about 20 different countries and I would say that we are much less tolerant than European and Euro-centric based societies. But within the US it depends greatly upon the region your examining. Even the socio-economic state of the dominate group within a region can be more or less tolerant than the majority. We are a big place with lots of opinions and heavy baggage left from our Puritan roots.
2007-04-13 00:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not to great when it comes to any kind of history and i dont know many people who are not americans but for the most part i think they are a little more tolerant because they can choose to be where as in some other people they are told what to think.
2007-04-13 00:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that except for Hollywood creating more tolerance other places in the world, we are still less tolerant than others. Our other rights have always come later than on other countries, so gay rights is following that same pattern.
2007-04-13 00:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by xdannifenx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe we are A LOT less tolerant of other people. I am a member of the gay straight alliance on campus and I run into frequent intolerance and homophobia on a REGULAR basis. It sickens me and I don't understand it. In comparison, my friend in the uk does not experience the same level of ignorance and homophobia until she comes to the us for a visit.
A lot of people in the US claim to not be homophobic or bigotted, just like a lot claim to not be racist, but in actual everyday experiences I've found that it's not true.
Peace,
Jenn
2007-04-13 00:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by jenn_smithson 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I've been in the US it's been a non-issue. I think so long as you don't shove it in people's faces, they just don't care.
Such is the same in Canada.
People only care if you seem to infringe on their rights. For example gay marriage, religious persons seem to think they'll have to marry gay people in their churches. When in fact it only means the courts will do it and recognize it, and there's no forcing religions to conform.
So yeah, I find it's a non-issue.
2007-04-13 10:17:27 · answer #8 · answered by Luis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not supportive of the gay lifestyle but the intolerance is not good . if one were crippled and in a wheel chair would they fear and loath them or give them a handicapped spot . I believe although not a perfect analogy it states some relevance . He who is perfect cast the first stone .
2007-04-13 00:24:28 · answer #9 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are slightly more tolerant especially since you are seeing more positive images of gays and lesbians in the media nowadays.
2007-04-13 00:24:28 · answer #10 · answered by Cambrianna S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋