One of the common topics today in the world is the LGBTQ community. In urban places, it is not rare to find those who are a part of the community. However, in rural areas, such as Honokaa, it is a shock if someone comes out of the closet. This is what needs to change - LGBTQ people in cities are no different than those in rural towns, but they are treated with further respect and frequently even admired for standing up for themselves. The LGBTQ community should be accepted and be treated fairly, no matter the location. From experience with friends that are a part of the community, I know that being genderqueer, pansexual, or bisexual can cause conflict with the people around them. There are about 10 million (4.1%) US adults that are a part …show more content…
While his article was about boys and their education, the general idea pertains to the LGBTQ community, especially when he says, “The basic problem is that schools praise diversity, but have become culturally homogeneous.” As Americans, we take pride in who we are. We are honored to be a part of one of the freest and richest countries in the world. However, the US is supposed to be diverse, with different ethnic groups all living together. On a smaller scale, LGBTQ people are diverse as a result of their different genders and sexualities, but are not exactly praised for being who they are. The LGBTQ people in rural locations do not carry the same honor as those in the urban places. Instead, they appear shamed and feel there is no point in living anymore when they are bullied. They hold no honor whatsoever, due to the people around them who do not respect the people who are different. Another article, “His Politeness Is Her Powerlessness” by the author Deborah Tannen, was about how women seem powerless when they talk. Tannen even said that “Experts and nonexperts alike tend to see anything women do as evidence of powerlessness.” Similarly, the LGBTQ people are at a lower rank as well and also do not hold much power when they speak. Occasionally, their words are heard,