Bullying and Safe Spaces in the Gay Community

Our blog will encompass how bullying directed toward LGBTQ individuals can be detrimental, and sometimes deadly. The LGBTQ community and its allies strive to provide support for these individuals and show them that they are not alone, through programs, campaigns, and safe spaces. A safe space may not necessarily be a physical location, but just showing support in any way possible.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Intersection of LGBTQ and Rap/Hip-Hop Culture

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Entertainment is powerful. When a celebrity comes out, whether out of their chauffeured limousine, multi-million dollar house and ...
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Pop Culture Aiding in the Pursuit of a Sense of Belonging for LGBTQs

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In this post I will elaborate on the importance of safe spaces for the LGBTQ community, not just to seek refuge from harm but to creat...
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J. Edgar: A powerful Homosexual

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Since he took over the Bureau of Investigation (known today as the FBI) in 1924, people have speculated about J. Edgar Hoover’s sexual ori...
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TV Show Character Helps Beat Homophobia

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                The popular show Degrassi: The Next Generation features many stereotypical high-school-sitcom characters: there’s the che...
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Through Darkness Comes Light

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             It is not very often that you see members of the LGBTQ community represented on reality TV. MTV, being well known for ...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Heterosexism in Videogames and their Communities

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  Videogames have been used as a way to escape from the troubles and limitations of reality, but one issue has persisted: heterosexism. H...
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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Higher Education is a Safe Space for LGBTQ Students

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The concept of “safe spaces” has been brought up to the attention of the mainstream only recently, and because of such a narrow time frame,...
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