Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Gay Liberation, Cultural Exception, The Possession
28 Nov 2012
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Jews, christians, and muslims all criticize homosexuality, jews think it is punishable by death. Tolerance of homosexuality throughout history is something to keep in mind. This is a new social movement and identity group. This community now has its own history, its own literature. Gay people coming out of the closet is not an economic issue it"s an identity issue, there should be formal recognition and respect. Homosexuality was viewed as a mental disease until 1975. It is legal in 120 countries around the world and illegal in at least 80, around 7 countries that still have a death policy. In canada gay marriage has been legal since 2005. Not a lot of gay athletes come out, huge movement for athletes not to be judged. Why not take a who cares attitude. Not about overcoming the law but overcoming homophobia. Community of belief that"s extended in history, that share a common territory.
