is it true that gays and bi has less privileges??what does it mean??

Answer 1

In a previous question, you asked if being gay was contagious. Now you're asking if gays and bisexuals have less priveleges. Your question regarding gayness being contagious is an example of the discrepancy of "priveleges", by way of rights and respect, between heterosexuals and the LGBT community. The very fact that you question the "safety" of being around gay people shows us that we indeed have very real worries as to being "less priveleged".

I'm from the Philippines, and since this question showed up when I opted to view questions from the Philippines only, I'm assuming that you are as well. If not, well, then my apologies. Anyway, since 2000 the LGBT community has been lobbying for the passage of the Anti-Discrimination Bill (which is similar to that of the Federal ENDA mentioned in one answer above). It lobbies for the the outlawing of discrimination of people based on their gender and gender identity. This bill not only caters to members of the LGBT community but also for those of the heterosexual community. For example, if you're turned down for a job because you're a woman or because you're a man. That's as crudely as I can put it. If you want a copy, email me and I'll send you one [1][2][3][4].

The finally got to the Senate last year but was bombed down because of the influence of the Catholic Church. They say that when they give us this bill, we'll be back for more, asking for divorce (Note: As far as I know, the Philippines is the only country in the world that hasn't legalized divorce. I may be wrong though. Don't quote me on that) and same-sex marriages [5]. So, in 2006, they not only bombed down the Anti-Discrimination Bill, they also came up with Anti-Same Sex and Transsexual Marriage Bills [6].

So yes, the LGBT community are less priveleged in that we aren't "allowed" to enjoy the same rights and respect that other people in our society enjoy.

Answer 2

IN some cities and states in the US (and the US is by far one of the most open countries-sad, isn't it?) gays, bis, lesbians etc can still be denied housing simply based on their sexual orientation. There is still not a blanket job protections for gays and lesbians, i.e. they can be fired for being who they are.

And then there is the marriage issue and all that accompanies it. My partner cannot provide me with health insurance through her company because I am not a legal spouse. I stay home full-time and take care of our children, so I don't have access to my own health care through work AND it has been difficult to get private insurance because of various medical issues, none of which is major. Luckily for us her company is working on changing that. If my partner dies I would get Social Security for our kids because she adopted them, but I personally would have no access to spousal benefits. I have earned no money this year because I haven't been able to find a part-time job that fits with her schedule, yet she won' t be able to claim me on her taxes.

Yes, we have less privileges.

Answer 3

Not just "priveleges" but RIGHTS, PROTECTIONS and BENEFITS that are afforded to other citizens.

Right now there's a huge fight for a Federal ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act) to include GLBT's. In 32 states Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and Transgenders can be FIRED from their jobs without recourse. What's worse is that a person can be fired from their job under the mere PERCEPTION of them being gay.

DOMA (Defense Of Marriage Act - signed into law by Clinton) Prohibits Federal recognition of same-sex marriages, domestic partnerships and civil unions. This law also denies same-sex couples over a THOUSAND rights, benefits and protections afforded to opposite-sex married couples.
http://www.gao.gov/archive/1997/og97016.pdf
(This is a 75 page report, so copy it into your computer and read it when you have time)
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04353r.pdf
(This is an 18page update to the previous)

Nationwide there are several Anti-gay laws and legislation:
http://www.hrc.org/laws_and_elections/state_law_listing.asp
(Although I do not support HRC, they do have some of the best stats and information regarding anti-gay legislation)

Answer 4

Privileges! How about basic equal rights under the law of the land? I suggest you check out the link below.

Answer 5

girl, first you ask if being gay is contagious, 2nd asking if we (gays/les/bi) have less privileges. You know, the truth is we reallly DO HAVE LESS privileges. In terms of law, dating same sex, jobs and many more. I'm not good in discussing it one by one, hopefully others can but just telling you my point of view that we do have less privileges but we sure do know how to treat girl right and give our love and care for her. I know i do.

Answer 6

it relatively is noticeably dumb yet there is that prejudice. i think of it has something to do with the "yuk" component gay/in the present day human beings have approximately intercourse with somebody different than what their widely used orientation dictates. Watch the reaction sometime from gay pals while they discover out a stable middle gay guy has had intercourse whilst quickly as with a female. The faces appear as if something James Dobson could make if he found out Bush and Chenney have been fans.

Answer 7

Less privileges for what? Your going to have to be more specific if you want an answer to your question.

Answer 8

Gays have a rough time - on one side they have people screaming at them that they are going to hell and on the other side they have the smiley-face police telling them to show the world they are happy. So many of us are driven away to live in gay ghettos

Answer 9

Well lets see, they cannot marry, have no next of kin rights, have few job security protections, cannot adopt in most states, cannot serve in the military unless they lie about who they are..., yep, I'd say it's true.

Answer 10

Yes it is definitely true. For example, most states in America do not allow gay marriage.