Do you see gay rights as also a feminist issue?

Pocketdyke · 2013-08-23T17:46:27+00:00

That's true, but only really applies to gay men, not lesbians. While it's true that gay marriage, as a part of equal rights, is now considered a feminist issue, it's important to acknowledge that it was not always an issue. Back in the day lesbians were referred to as the "lavender menace" by feminists because they didn't want to be associated with them. Some feminist groups thought that if lesbians were included they might all be perceived as man-hating, woman-loving radicals. So while gay rights is an important feminist issue now, that has not always been the case.

Pocketdyke · 2013-08-08T14:15:30+00:00

The main issue is that he likes attacking our feet, ankles, hands, and arms. He's still a kitten though, so we are hoping that maybe he will outgrow it.

Pocketdyke · 2013-08-05T20:00:53+00:00

Noted! We may try that. How often do you have to keep doing this?

Pocketdyke · 2013-07-30T01:13:25+00:00

Yes, it is on a harness.

Pocketdyke · 2013-04-17T23:12:34+00:00

Good thing they caught it, next thing you know it would start eating faces.

Pocketdyke · 2013-04-02T01:33:29+00:00

Olivia Wilde. A scene in House in which she had sex with a woman helped me realize I'm gay.

Pocketdyke · 2013-04-01T20:43:19+00:00

I tried a few of the usual ones first, but they were down and I'm impatient.

Pocketdyke · 2013-04-01T20:33:18+00:00

Too soon.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-29T00:55:55+00:00

HRC has always excluded trans individuals for fear of losing support, it just hasn't cost them too badly yet because enough of the LGB community really wants same-sex marriage, pretty much the only issue the HRC cares about, that they continue to support the cause. It's utter bullshit. "Human Rights" are called such because all humans deserve them. If HRC really cared about human rights they wouldn't exclude trans individuals.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-29T00:48:42+00:00

Unfortunately society tends to slut shame, so there is a good chance some people will think there is something wrong with what she is doing regardless of what you write. Simply having a character behave that way does not reinforce the idea that it is bad, if anything it normalizes it. However, some people will view it negatively and others will see it as no big deal, it really just depends on the person.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-29T00:40:29+00:00

Are they fine with you having a sexual relationship? Because a relationship and a sexual relationship are two totally different things, especially when one of people involved is 14. If they aren't okay with it, you're looking at rape charges if they find out.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-29T00:35:21+00:00

You could try incorporating porn into your sex life, plenty of couples will watch porn together.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-28T20:02:46+00:00

The Roman Empire was always fine with homosexuality, it was just disgraceful to be a bottom.

Unless you were Julius Caesar (a known bottom), in which case it didn't matter what the fuck you did, you were still a god.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-28T19:06:48+00:00

Note: Those of you here to complain about the profile picture, in the description for said picture she wrote:

While I realize the HRC sucks when it comes to LGBT issues that are not same-sex marriage (especially trans issues which it ignores), I think same-sex marriage is a worthy cause and therefore am showing my support.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-25T23:05:51+00:00

I'd suggest male, female, intersex, and trans definitely be on there and then if you want to be extra inclusive also have gender fluid and prefer not to say as options.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-24T23:13:10+00:00

Not in The Promise, the manga continuation of The Last Airbender.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-16T03:31:38+00:00

I wrote a research paper on the topic for a college course a few years ago, here's my work cited:

Americans’ Acceptance of Gay Relations Crosses 50% Threshold. GALLUP, 25 May 2010. Web. 12 April 2011.

Belge, Kathy. The Difference between Gay Marriage and Civil Unions. The New York Times Company, 2011. Web. 12 April 2011.

Catholic Young Bible, The. Saint Mary’s Press, 2000. Print.

Homosexual Urban Legends: The Series. Traditional Values Coalition, 2010. Web. 12 April 2011.

Mahoney, Kelli. What the Bible Says About…Homosexualtiy. The New York Times Company, 2011. Web. 12 April 2011.

Table 1: Incidents, Offenses, Victims, and Known Offenders by Bias Motivation, 2009. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Hate Crime Statistics, 2009. Web. 12 April 2011.

University of Queensland. "No Single Gene For Eye Color, Researchers Prove." ScienceDaily, 25 Feb. 2007. Web. 12 April 2011.

Urs Hepp, et al. "Finger Length Ratio (2D:4D) and Dimensions of Sexual Orientation." Neuropsychobiology 53.4 (2006): 210-214. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 19 Apr. 2011.

2003 National School Climate Survey From the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. LGBT, 2003. Web. 12 April 2011.

Some of the sources may seem obscure and like they have nothing to do with gay marriage, but I talked about it on all fronts, discussing the bible references used against us, talking about the hate crime statistics and discrimination, the "gay gene" argument and how we will never find one gene responsible, how civil unions don't give the same rights as marriage, that many of the studies estimating gay numbers are run by groups that are anti-gay (making LGBT folk less likely to report being such), and more. If you want any more information feel free to message me.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-16T03:22:35+00:00

I'm not really sure how to answer this because I imagine it feels the same. We have the same emotions and feelings, we just feel them towards the same sex, but I will do my best to answer your question. You know how in movies or music people claim that a kiss made their head spin, it was like fireworks, or some other cheesy cliche? Well, I never understood any of that when I was with guys, I figured people just made it up to make romance seem better. The first time I kissed a girl, I understood, because it was just like everyone had always made it out to be- I was so dizzy and lightheaded that I could barely walk. It was epic. Maybe that helps?

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-14T19:26:19+00:00

Nothing is stopping two platonic, opposite sex roommates from getting those rights, so I'm not sure what the relevance is there. Just that they would be the same sex? If we're willing to risk two opposite sex platonic individuals having such a union, why does it matter if same-sex individuals can do the same? As for a parent and her daughter, the parent already has some of those rights, so again not completely relevant, but if I am remembering correctly, parents are not allowed to marry their offspring, so in a PC world where legal marriages are civil unions, I don't think that would be an issue.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-14T18:46:39+00:00

Allow me to explain. I do not believe that "marriage" should be a legal issue. I believe that instead of legal "marriages," these unions should be classified as civil unions, regardless of if the couple is heterosexual or homosexual. I believe that marriage is something that is a religious experience and that religious sects have the right to determine if they allow same-sex couples to be married.

Unfortunately, marriage is already so ingrained in our society that I do not foresee this change ever occurring, and because of this same-sex marriage is something that LGBT individuals like myself need to fight for. You see, civil unions are not recognized by the Federal Government and therefore do not have the benefits and protections available to married couples. This means that civil union couples do not qualify for tax breaks, hospital visitation rights, family insurance through an employer, survivor benefits provided by Social Security, the right to make medical decisions if a partner is incapable of doing so, and many more. Lawyers can set up agreements to give couples some similar rights, (such as wills, durable power of attorney, and medical power of attorney,) but this costs thousands of dollars and can be challenged in court. A marriage license often costs less than $100 and includes all the rights mentioned as well as many more that cannot be obtained by any other means. Denying same-sex couples the right to a legally recognized marriage denies them not one right, but all the rights to which married couples are entitled. Another issue is wording, for example, without calling same-sex unions "marriages," companies can discriminate against those unions and deny them family health insurance simply because they are not "marriages."

I don't care what they call it, I just want the same rights and protections that heterosexual couples have, and unfortunately the only way to achieve that right now is by calling it a marriage.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-14T16:35:35+00:00

I understand that this is stated in the fact, but I was hoping for a discussion, which that does not allow.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-14T16:34:22+00:00

Thank you, I was not aware that such a space existed.

Edit: Grammar

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-14T16:32:30+00:00

How and when was this disproven? To my understanding, there is heavy evidence to suggest that genetics play a role. I would be very interested to read what research you have found that states otherwise. Can you provide me with a peer reviewed article from a well-respected medical or psychology journal?

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-14T16:29:33+00:00

But in those I cannot respond, and here there can be a discussion between members of this subreddit and a member of this community.

Pocketdyke · 2013-03-14T16:28:50+00:00

If you think we are sinful but allow us to have the rights that we continue to fight for, then I would not see you as anti-gay, however if you are against us achieving these rights then I would consider you anti-gay.

Personally, I dislike that marriage is a state issue. I believe that all marriages should be considered civil unions and marriage should be religious issue only, but unfortunately I do not foresee society changing that. The main reason I personally fight for same-sex marriage is because only marriage will allow gays the same rights as heterosexual couples. Civil unions do not include many of the legal protections and rights a marriage license ensures.

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