Research Paper on Homosexual Culture

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ket_the_jet

I am not gay but I am a male who supports equal rights. Is your questionnaire limited to homosexual men and women only?
-wtk

ScottyNoHotty

SO.....LOCKED!!!!!

Sunny_Sunflower

I am not gay but I am a male who supports equal rights. Is your questionnaire limited to homosexual men and women only?
-wtk

Nope its open to anyone.... I would appreciate all views Its an important subject to me and I am disappointed in the current views on the culture. My best friends are homosexuals.

Just thought I would correct it I know I am touching a line that is sensitive but that is the point of my presentation and I am more than willing to fight for the justification to make it more publicized and to make my classmates aware. The choices were single mothers, generation x, college students. ... I would rather do my presentation on how hard it is for my best friends to live in a world that doesn't accept them. As well as a world that on a daily basis makes them feel small by doing what Chick-Fil-A did, this isnt the first time they will be Nationally discriminated and it wont be the last. That is the purpose of my paper to show the hardships.

dinosnopro

End well this will not

Sunny_Sunflower

It is not meant to put anyone on the spot just getting different views for a research paper I am not forcing anyone to state opinion it is an opportunity.

33neenaj

Why not post it in the LGBT group???

Sunny_Sunflower

Why not post it in the LGBT group???

There is a group? Where do I find it?

ChcolateLady11

I am not gay but I am a male who supports equal rights. Is your questionnaire limited to homosexual men and women only?
-wtk

Nope its open to anyone.... I would appreciate all views Its an important subject to me and I am disappointed in the current views on the culture. My best friends are homosexuals.

Why didnt you start with your best friends first??

and I hate to say it, but you didnt word your OP right. Some might not like it.....

ket_the_jet

I don't know why people are suggesting that this will not end well. There is nothing different with this question than the several posts a day to vote for a baby on Facebook [here's a hint: Every baby is exactly the same and the ones with the money to doll him or her up will win].

There is no politics being talked yet [although both the original poster and myself stated our stances]. I don't see why something like this could not be helpful for this young lady to work on her project, even if it will have a random sample and probably isn't the best environment for researching.
-wtk

Sunny_Sunflower

I am not gay but I am a male who supports equal rights. Is your questionnaire limited to homosexual men and women only?
-wtk

Nope its open to anyone.... I would appreciate all views Its an important subject to me and I am disappointed in the current views on the culture. My best friends are homosexuals.

Why didnt you start with your best friends first??

and I hate to say it, but you didnt word your OP right. Some might not like it.....

I have, my closest friends are giving their insight however they don't live all over the country. If you don't want to be apart of it then don't but I do not know what OP means.

Sunny_Sunflower

I don't know why people are suggesting that this will not end well. There is nothing different with this question than the several posts a day to vote for a baby on Facebook [here's a hint: Every baby is exactly the same and the ones with the money to doll him or her up will win].

There is no politics being talked yet [although both the original poster and myself stated our stances]. I don't see why something like this could not be helpful for this young lady to work on her project, even if it will have a random sample and probably isn't the best environment for researching.
-wtk

Thank you, the random sample is part of the basis of my paper, utilizing contrast between age groups, males and females and different societies. I have already found someone in a different state that has a completely different view than that of my closest friend. Just like any culture you or I we all have our views and that is the purpose of this.

33neenaj

Why not post it in the LGBT group???

There is a group? Where do I find it?

Click on groups and do a search for LGBT

Sunny_Sunflower

Why not post it in the LGBT group???

There is a group? Where do I find it?

Click on groups and do a search for LGBT

Thanks a bunches!!!

moxiecowgirl

I like what you're trying to do, but just an FYI: A lot of LGBTQ people take issue with being referred to using the word "homosexual", due to the negative connotation given to the word by some ultra-conservative personalities.

I'm currently married to a man, but have been in 3 long term relationships with women, one of which we affirmed in our church with a "commitment ceremony". I'd be happy to help with your project!

RealWomenLovePitbulls

perhaps you should share the questions...??

Goal_Line

I have to do a paper on homosexual culture.

I'm straight. But if I were you I'd consider a change in language here. The phrase "homosexual culture", seems a little strange to me. It implies a stereotype. Homosexuals come from all backgrounds and cultures, they just just are attracted to members of the same sex.

Sunny_Sunflower

perhaps you should share the questions...??

For all:
1. What held him back from coming out sooner and how did he feel others would react to the news? How did others react?
2. Describe several typical stereotypes associated with being gay and why or why they are not accurate.
3. What is the biggest hardship you face today? Dating? Work environment? Everyday life?
4. How do you feel about a restaurant chain like Chick-Fil-A coming out and denouncing gay rights and gay marriage?
5. How did mainstream society view you and how has this changed over the years?
6. If there was something you would want mainstream society to understand better about you, what would it be?
7. Does religion play a factor in your hardship or life?
8. If you could change one thing to make life better for you what would it be?
9. How has his life improved by being out? Have you been accepted?
10. Have you lost any close relationships due to coming out?

p0pr0cksnc0ke

ohhhhhhhhh man.:noway:

Sunny_Sunflower

I like what you're trying to do, but just an FYI: A lot of LGBTQ people take issue with being referred to using the word "homosexual", due to the negative connotation given to the word by some ultra-conservative personalities.

I'm currently married to a man, but have been in 3 long term relationships with women, one of which we affirmed in our church with a "commitment ceremony". I'd be happy to help with your project!

Moxie thank you, I apologize if that is not a positive word. That is something I would not know. I apologize to all who take it negatively.

Erisad

Not gay but am a heterosexual Ally who was an intern for my university's LGBT resource center. Basically, Chik-Fil-A has the right to whatever opinion they want just we have the right to disagree and boycott them for views that we may consider bigoted and discriminatory.

The wording is a bit weird. You could say you're doing a paper on how homosexuality impacts our society.

Sunny_Sunflower

Thank you for your input. I personally think in today's society everyone should be accepted regardless of beliefs however that is a naive statement. I do appreciate the rewording. I am trying to get as many answers as possible and quickly typed this up.

DaBossLady24

Not gay but am a heterosexual Ally who was an intern for my university's LGBT resource center. Basically, Chik-Fil-A has the right to whatever opinion they want just we have the right to disagree and boycott them for views that we may consider bigoted and discriminatory.

The wording is a bit weird. You could say you're doing a paper on how homosexuality impacts our society.

Or just different forms of sexuality that are not the "norm." Psychology and sociology majors, as well as those who do not identify as only homosexual, will be all over you if you only include "homosexuality."

ETA: and for the record, I'm not a heterosexual ally... at least my girlfriend doesn't think so lol :bigsmile:

Also, I always find it amusing that I've heard so many stories of people who actually work at Chick-Fil-A not identifying as heterosexual. Sticking it to the man? Maybe.

slepygrl

I'll answer your questions. Where do I email it to?

Sunny_Sunflower

Just PM me and I will copy it off thanks to those who are not taking it negatively.

sz8soon

Have you thought about creating a survey link? People may be more inclined to answer if it is done in true anonymity. Surveymonkey is a great tool for that and free. It will create a weblink to share with people to access the survey.

jedibunny

Sunny, see my PM.

auroranflash

5. How does he feel about the Chik-Fil-A situation?

POLITICS, GET OFF MY CHICKEN

Seriously though, that one made me laugh really hard. ♥

Sunny_Sunflower

Not gay but am a heterosexual Ally who was an intern for my university's LGBT resource center. Basically, Chik-Fil-A has the right to whatever opinion they want just we have the right to disagree and boycott them for views that we may consider bigoted and discriminatory.

The wording is a bit weird. You could say you're doing a paper on how homosexuality impacts our society.

Or just different forms of sexuality that are not the "norm." Psychology and sociology majors, as well as those who do not identify as only homosexual, will be all over you if you only include "homosexuality."

ETA: and for the record, I'm not a heterosexual ally... at least my girlfriend doesn't think so lol :bigsmile:

Also, I always find it amusing that I've heard so many stories of people who actually work at Chick-Fil-A not identifying as heterosexual. Sticking it to the man? Maybe.

My paper is a point of view paper not compare/contrast.

Sunny_Sunflower

Have you thought about creating a survey link? People may be more inclined to answer if it is done in true anonymity. Surveymonkey is a great tool for that and free. It will create a weblink to share with people to access the survey.

Good idea thank you!!! I had Ket the jet give me some survey questions which are awesome I will do that when I get off work.

Sunny_Sunflower

5. How does he feel about the Chik-Fil-A situation?

POLITICS, GET OFF MY CHICKEN

Seriously though, that one made me laugh really hard. ♥

I personally will not support a conglomerate that is stuck in a close minded point of view especially when some of their workers could be gay. It is truly saddening that we live in a world that still discriminates.