SWRK 120 Lecture 9: Lesbian and Gay Persons as a Vulnerable Population
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Gay people can be identifies by certain mannerisms or characteristics. They make up only a small percentage of the population. Lgbt should not be teachers they will convert students to the gay lifestyle. Most gay people are promiscuous and not able to maintain committed relationships. 2012 saw the 4th highest murder rate of lgbtq and hiv-affected people (lgbtqh) in history, according to the annual (ncavp) Schools may be one of the most dangerous places for lgbt youth. According to groups operating in michigan, anti-gay hate crimes had a 133% increase in. In the u. s. =, 75% of students have no state laws to protect them from harassment and discrimination in school based on their sexual orientation. Closeted or perceived gay youth are at a very high risk of harassment and violence. Most perpetrators of gay male violence are often a result to prove their maleness Rejection faced by lgbt people can result in poor physical and mental health.