JOURNAL REFLECTION
“Stigma Against Gay People Can Be Deadly”
- What happened in 2015?
In twenty fifteen, the court overruled the case it had invoked as precedent. The supreme court of the United States in Obergefell versus Hodges ruled out that all states should grant same-sex marriage and also recognize all other same-sex marriages that have been given by other states. These were by both the Due process and the Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the American Constitution.
- What are some of the additional challenges that L.G.B.T. individuals might face?
Members of these subgroups are subjected to prejudice rooted in traditions and beliefs about gender and sexuality. They are more likely to face rejection from their religious groups. They struggle to find universal acceptance, for they often experience discrimination and exclusion. The hatred upon them makes them feel lonely and unwanted in society, which leads to underachievement in schools and school dropouts (Khullar, 2013). It also leads to others losing their jobs. They also are harassed, and their rights violated, and they lose most of their friends. In some countries, homosexuality is illegal. It is punishable by imprisonment, fines, life imprisonment, and others by death.
- Results of legalization and /recognition of same-sex marriages.
No increase was observed in sexual minorities who had reported anxiety and depression. Also, emotional problems reduced in all the states that legalized and recognized same-sex marriages in other states. For gay men, there was a significant drop in mental health visits across the state. Suicidal attempts also reduced tremendously.
- Overall thoughts on the article.
The L.G.B.T. faces a lot of challenges from society. These groups are increasing globally majorly among the youth. All states should legalize and guarantee fundamental rights to same-sex couples to reduce the challenges that are faced by these subgroups of individuals.
References
Khullar, D. (2013). Stigma Against Gay People Can Be Deadly: L.G.B.T. people experience a range of social, economic and medical disparities that jeopardize their long‑term health.