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One of the biggest questions once the problem of sexual
prejudice is brought to attention is, “Are there groups that support LGBTQ
individuals?” The answer is YES! There are many groups, resources, and
programs that help to support these individuals and end sexual prejudice. The type of group often depends on what
community level the group is supporting.
For example, George Mason University has a resource office dedicated to providing
information and care to lesbians, bisexuals, gays, transgenders, and people
questioning their sexual orientation on the college campus. The resource center also offers a lot of
information about the different student organizations on campus designed for
the purpose of LGBTQ support. One group,
Pride Alliance, meets once a week to promote education, provide support, and
foster respect for people of ALL sexual orientations. I found this to be a very interesting point-
why would someone who is heterosexual attend a group designed to provide a safe
space for sexual orientation minorities?
This is a very important question that can be answered in a few
ways. One reason could be for
educational purposes. It is important to
learn about people of all shapes and types and about the discrimination they
encounter. Heterosexual attendance to
these groups could also be for support.
It is just as important for heterosexuals to support LGBTQ individuals
and their groups as it is for the individuals themselves to support them. If more heterosexual people were open to
attending open groups such as Pride Alliance, we would be a step further in
ending sexual prejudice!
These organizations are very effective for a college campus
setting. However, they may not be as effective
in persuading all of North America to provide support to end sexual prejudice. On a national level, the ACLU LGBT project can provide substantial support against sexual prejudice. The mission of the project is to create a society in which non heterosexuals are allowed the same constitutional rights as heterosexuals. These include the rights of equality, privacy, and expression that are often times denied of non heterosexuals.
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