Tag: Homophobia
Homophobia is a huge problem in our society, and affects gay people worldwide. Some countries have it worse than others. Homophobia needs to stop.
Holding Hands for LGBTQ+ Visibility
Discover how a simple act like holding hands in public can challenge homophobia, normalize queerness, and promote LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance.
Coming Out at Work in the South African Workplace
Your Guide to Navigating the Journey of Coming Out at Work. Navigate coming out at work in South African workplaces with our guide exploring benefits, and practical strategies for LGBTQ+ professionals
From Nigeria to London: A Gay Singer’s Journey of Survival, Self-Discovery, and Healing
I was born in a very strict and poor Nigerian family. I thought I was pretty normal until I was told that, in fact, I was different.
Homophobia and Toxic Masculinity Exposed in Short Film
Did you ever hear these phrases in high school: “Quit being such a girl” or “That’s gay” or maybe “Don’t be such a fag.” Did you hear them from peers, from bullies, even from administrators in high school? Maybe you’ve even used this term yourself. As a way to bully, tease, or pressure those to…
Feminine Gays: The Strongest of the Bunch
Feminine gays are often treated badly by both straight and gay people. This article proposes that feminine gays (fems) are more of a man that other men.
Being Gay is Not a Choice: Understanding Sexual Orientation
Doesn’t society get tired though? Throughout the ages, an annoyingmantra has been preached and forcibly enforced onto our heads that being gay is a choice. The Persistent Myths About Homosexuality Really? In this day and age where information is easily available, homophobes still think homosexuality is a social sickness that encourages sodomy. How sad really?…
Ugandan anti-gay laws
The Ugandan anti-gay laws are an embarrassment to Africa. We are trying to put Africa forward as an innovative, developing continent. But yet our neighbours keep pulling us a few steps backward.
What it means to be gay in South Africa
On paper, South Africa is one of the best places to be if you are gay. South Africa’s constitution outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation (we were the first in the world to do so in constitution), and gay people in South Africa are legally allowed to marry (we were the fifth country in the…
From Small Town Trauma to City Life: Finding Gay Confidence in South Africa
As a young coloured South African, I grew up in a relatively small community where homosexuality was often stereotyped and often “spat” on. I was always teased about being the skinny gay boy and I ended up being shy and it was a nightmare just to come out of the house at times.
Homophobia: Parents cutting you off
My friend came out to his parents and they want to write him off… we want to know if there are any laws that state that they should pay his university studies and living costs… he is a 1st year student at North west university… please help us with any info and acts.
Religion and homosexuality: Being gay is not a choice
Religiously, being gay is a very inexcusable and punishable sin. Both the Bible and the Holy Quran prohibit this form of sexuality. Cultures and traditions view this form of sexuality as a taboo and a curse.
Openly gay athletes – why I care
Coming out as an openly gay athlete just gives the world another reminder that being gay is normal. It shows the world that there are gay athletes. Athletes that succeed. Athletes that compete in the official Summer Olympics, not only in the Gay Olympics. Athletes that the world respects.
Homophobia: how to deal with homophobia
We are all likely to face homophobia in some form during our lives, and we need to be able to deal with it. There a number of types of homophobia from various sources. Religious, ignorance, internal and family homophobia are some examples discussed. The thing that hurts me the most is that they truly believe…
