Summary:
This article revolves
around the LGBT activist in both London but mainly in Russia. Ever since there
was a banned in Russia on gay “propaganda” in 2013 there has been a rise of homophobia
in Russia to the extent that research has found that 68% of the population
agrees with the legislation of banning gay “propaganda” and also 74% of
Russians believe that homosexuality should not be accepted. This is a 14% increase
from before the banned of gay “propaganda.” With these statistic, brought by the Pew
Research team, this is a lingering question of is there hope for the LGBT
community in Russia? To help gain
acceptance of the LGBT community, activist in Russia seek knowledge in Russia
to be able to get their voices heard in Russia. Hoping for a better life in
Russia, London LGBT activist give them tips on what to say, how to look, stand,
and sound as they prepare for the interviews that are sure to come as they
fight for human equality amongst the LGBT community.
Analysis:
I have never thought
about how countries could move backwards. It is this assumption that once the majority
of people in a country have accepted a people and we are on our way to bringing
equality that the next challenge is the minority of people who do not accept
it, not the government. Homosexuality is not illegal in Russia. Though this may
be true it seems like they are moving in a direction that is stripping them of
all of their rights. To not be able to wear what they want or to be seen as a
threat is not the way anyone would want to live. This is what they are facing
in Russia right now. Luckily there are activist trying to help but with some
many people failing to see hope, it seems like the LGBT community will have to
wait quite some time before they will be seen as equals.
Karen Bent
April 10, 2015
12:23 PM
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