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"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognise, accept, and celebrate those differences."
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SUMMARY
- Used initially by African Americans, those from the black community and people of colour
- Same-gender loving has a similar meaning to lesbian and gay, in which individuals will be sexually attracted to or desire people from the same gender or sex (male-male or female-female)
- Also referred to as SGL, other ethnic groups identify with the term as it has fewer perceptions than conventional LGBTQIA+ group meanings
- Over one-third of LGBTQIA+ individuals identify as people of colour, with the largest group identifying as Latino, followed by those that identify as Black
- Alarmingly, over half of those that identify as people of colour face racism even within the LGBTQIA+ community. With many being made to feel like tokens and used to highlight diversity amongst the community
- People of colour have made significant contributions to the rights and freedoms of the LGBTQIA+ community; however, often, the people and their contributions are not always highlighted or publicised
- SGL has become the term and group for those that feel marginalised within the LGBTQIA+ community. Often, SGL is used by those from the Black, Latino, Asian and even traveller communities as often it is felt that other groups are too white-centric
- Black and brown were added to the LGBTQIA+ rainbow flag to ensure people of colour felt included and represented in the community
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Pride 2020: Joining in with the community by going online
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, especially those large groups and teams that organise the many annual pride events and marches worldwide. With mandated lockdowns restricting everyone’s ability to attend events, resilient organisers have found new ways to help people come together and celebrate Pride. Online Pride has had a mixed response from the community. However, is there an opportunity to create online content and participation in future events long after the pandemic?
Gay Apps: Are mandatory member verifications a good idea?
Over the past ten years, globally, there has been a consistent trend and rise in fake news and online bullying. With an increase in online abuse, especially amongst minors, hate crimes and concern for the safety of their users, service providers are looking for potential solutions. Many app developers have begun proposing solutions and possible ways to help combat and reduce these alarming trends. Over the past year, several well-known LGBTQIA+ smartphone app providers went public that they were considering mandatory member verifications. A move that would mean users would be required to prove their identity in order to use these smartphone apps. Whether by providing additional contact information, such as a home address or carrying out a transaction via their bank or credit card. In some extreme situations, service providers are even considering a process where users must upload some form of identification. Though all of the measures are designed to combat deception and serious crimes, is there a risk of alienating vulnerable community members?
One Community: Are the LGBTQIA+ community stronger together?
A common cause and adversity will often bring very different people together. In 2020, the global LGBTQIA+ community is one of the most diverse minority groups globally, with representation from all countries, ethnicities, genders and faiths. The community is comprised of many smaller communities, from the well-known and established groups like the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities to many smaller lesser-known groups. Representation is important, and today, fortunately, more people now have the freedom to discover and accept their identities. Many quickly realise that they do not entirely identify with non-traditional identities, resulting in the risk of splintering representation groups. Not all voices will be heard with such a large group of diverse people. A reality that often results in problems where the wants and needs of members will differ among the very different groups and factions. However, today, 25% of the world’s LGBTQIA+ community still live in countries where their sexuality is deemed illegal. Where gender expression is not permitted and the unity of the community is so crucial for the global fight for equality, is there a risk of representative groups and associations separating?
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