- They always want to be the centre of attraction.
- They have oral fixation.
- They think that sports are boring.
- They love fistining ass.
- They are drama queens.
- They only want sex.
- They wear more make-ups than women do.
- They only have female friends.
I have a gay friend back home and I would say that he is not bad as what other people thinks about them. He may want to be the centre of attraction most of the time, but NOT always. Actually, he does the opposite of it. He doesn't think that sports are boring unlike the media says about them. He loves it and we always play volleyball. He might be a drama queen sometimes, but he is also fun to be with. He only thinks about his studies and NOT sex. "THEY WEAR MORE MAKE-UPS THAN WOMEN"? He doesn't even have any make-ups at home! Also, they do have guy friends, too.
Why do people hate them?
Is there a reasonable reason why people hate them so much?
Where did they get those kind of stereotypes?
- Do you know any other stereotypes that media says about gay men?
- If you are gay, what will you feel about those stereotypes?
Stereotypes are just repeated patterns and there is no smoke without fire. There is some truth to every stereotype even the really negative ones.
ReplyDeleteSome homosexual males do act feminine and some females act masculine but a lot of homosexuals act regularly.
A common stereotype about homosexual males is that they like pink. The truth a lot of individuals like the colour and dislike the colour regardless of their gender or sexuality.
I agree with what you wrote and it's true that there is a bit of truth and every stereotypes. The problem is the society. They apply all those stereotypes in a certain group of people. As you said, lots of homosexuals act regulary but they still get the stereotypes that applies to the minority of their group. And about homosexual males liking the colour of pink. I find it funny, because men actually look good when they wear pink shirts.
DeleteStereotypes are based on a majority within a group that represent the same characteristics which may contain the element of truth but can often at times be exaggerated. The non-acceptance of homosexuality I believe has to do with certain religions, and people stating that it's "wrong" and that one can never be really gay ... and it's just an act. Society doesn't seem to realize that there are homosexuals out there who get bullied, tortured and have commit suicide because of not being accepted. If there was a off button, they would have flipped it off long time ago. Therefore, society will usually hate and/or are afraid of what they don't know or understand.
ReplyDeleteWe can always do something to make an off button to stop the hatred towards homosexuals. The problem is no one is willing to stand for them. They are all alone. You said that society will usually hate and/or are afraid of what they don't know or understand. I agree with that and I think that society has to change it. People has to think first, before they hate. They should try to understand the homosexual people first, before they hate or become afraid of them.
DeleteI agree. For those individuals who use religion as an excuse to bully, torture other individuals, they are not representing their religion well. Islam tells me that homosexuality is wrong, but it does not say punish or try changing their sexual orientation. Religion can be the base of non-acceptance, but homophobia goes beyond non-acceptance. When you fear something, you act forceful towards it and when there is a base for that non-acceptance, it turns fear into hate.
ReplyDeleteI think all religions say treat other humans with respect and dignity. In order to assess a person properly one needs to look beyond their sexual orientation.
In my own opinion, homosexuality isn't wrong but having sex with a person that has the same gender as yours is wrong.
DeleteMaheen, I couldn't agree with you more. People do use religion as a reason to justify their actions and hatred against homosexuals when in reality no religion condoms violence against them. Various religions may be opposed to homosexuality but that doesn't give anyone the right to treat homosexuals with anything less then respect and dignity. I think the problem is people don't seem to understand that and they can't separate religious beliefs from hatred and discrimination. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect regardless of your non-acceptance of homosexuals because you could disagree with it but that doesn't mean you should mistreat others. Furthermore, I would like to add that human beings fear what they don't understand and the only way to fight that instinct is to raise awareness and educate people.
DeleteIn media, gay men are mostly hair stylist,home designer, or a fashion designer. That is not true because there has been recent occurrence of homosexual activity in the army. There has been many complaints and fights about having homosexual people in the army in how it might cause trouble for heterosexual people to concentrate or feel comfortable while training.
ReplyDeleteWhy does the society setting boundaries for homosexual people? Having homosexuals in the army is not wrong. I think that joining the army is another way to change their homosexuality. The society should look up to them, because they are doing something in order to be accepted. Now, if people can't concentrate or doesn't feel comfortable while training, it is their own problem. As long as the homosexual people don’t do something towards them, there is no reason to be uncomfortable.
DeleteI think what most people forget is that 'gay men' are the exact same as anybody else. We are all people, every single one of us being made up of the same bones, ligaments, etc. The fact that anybody even feeds into these stereotypes is ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteHow come there isn't any uproar when a woman has a picture where her make-up is caked on and looks absolutely attrocious?
How come the minute a gay man, or any man for that matter, puts on some eye-liner or blush, it's such a big deal?
Frankly, i think the world should adapt more of an open minded outlook on gays, for a person is a person, no matter their sexual orientation or prefference.
Many actors including men in media do wear make up. Every actor and actress always gets their hair and make up done before the film. I believe it is wrong to stereotype gay men, and say they always wear make up and make it a big deal.
DeleteThe dominant discourse media portrays about gay “white” men is usually about the ones who are feminine. They like to wear pink, work as hair-stylists, and are a woman's best friend. However there are many subgroups of homosexual men which aren't portrayed as much. For example, the jocks (play sports, built and muscular but is afraid of coming out because of reputation & has too much of a pride), artist (career/passion in painting, tattooing, photography, fashion designer), bears (may be overweight, and have a lot of facial hair, love their beards and beer guts) and drag queens (enjoy doing drag shows, usually court jesters of gay community but also build a bridge to the straight world).
ReplyDeleteThere are many stereotypes that are out there about people who are heterosexual but not all of them are true likewise there are many stereotypes about homosexuals that are not true. I feel just because homosexuals are different, they are bullied and outcasted. I agree that one should put themselves in other's shoes and see what it feels like. Only then can one understand. Still some stereotypes are true in a few cases with a few people but just because one is like that doesn't mean all people from the same group are like that. Everyone is different.
ReplyDeletePeople are scared of homosexual, plain and simple. Whether you like it or not, people worst fear is homosexual. They are scared of the fact that homosexual will spread if you are close enough to them, touch them, or even talk to them. Personally I really don't care whether your homosexual or not, your a human and I am also a human.
ReplyDeleteThe only reason to be afraid of homosexuals is when a person had a bad experience with a homosexual. I had a bad experience before but not with a homosexual person and I started to be afraid of him. Since that day, I never wanted be with that person alone. I understand if the society felt that way, but I believe that there's always a reason for that.
ReplyDeleteTherefore, if people hates hemosexuals because that is what the media says, something has to change towards them.