User:Jackieboralsky/sandbox

The dynamic cultural landscape that society currently exists in has created a pathway for protecting different cultures, specifically that of the LGBTQ community. While the effects of protection have been largely beneficial, many of those benefits exist due to countless individuals sacrificing and petitioning for their rights. In fact, many consider these rights The idea has not only gained social movement, its grasp extend into politics, creating laws around the nation while abolishing others such as gay marriage, a widely negated idea that has only been reversed within the last the few decades. Without understanding the importance of LGBTQ rights, it is nearly impossible to move forward as a society to one that is not only more just, but equal for all American Citizens.

LBGTQ rights are a fairly new topic, though the roots for the hatred towards the community itself span beyond politics and into the religious sphere. First, many individuals and in a world where 85% believes in one religion or another, it becomes increasingly hard to change peoples values. Many of these religions date back centuries, to where their sacred text explicitly mentions that finding any sort of interest in the same race is “immoral.” This idea has been accepted by societies around the world for years, which is why helping fight for these rights has only been an uphill battle. However, the fight spans simply beyond a peaceful religious opposition as many individuals who oppose giving the LGBTQ community rights have actually petitioned, claiming that Individuals have lined up along the nation's capital, in major metropolitan cities around the world, as well as in major voting districts. On the flipside, those who are part of the LBGTQ community have done the same thing, fighting for their rights under the claim that love is love. When both occur at the same time, the result seems to be a never ending conflict between religion and individual rights.

These movements are ones that are revolutionary and many consider the progressiveness of them to be beneficial. However, it is also important to remember that while the fight for these rights continue to occur, there also lies legal trouble in many states, many which are hard to overturn due to far-leaning politicians. Specifically, these politicians make decisions based on their own beliefs, many that are along the line that being a part of the LGBTQ community is “immoral,” “socially, culturally, and legally permissive,” as well as the idea that they “weaken moral standards.” This thinking that many writers describe have translated into political action that affects the community directly. For example, many are displaced financially to the extent that sometimes they might not be able to find work. Others are discriminated upon, getting negative looks when walking into public spaces. To an even further extent, hate crimes are committed against the LGBTQ population to where legal implications actually occur. In a world where fighting for social justice is a part of our modern day society, protecting these rights continue to occur which a crucial part to ensuring justice for all American citizens.

In the grand scheme of things, the fight for LGBTQ rights is far from over. Many still consider the community to be “immoral” and as part of their daily motives, try to convince others of their ideas. Not only is this dangerous, it is important to recognize that participating in movements like this that neglects all cultures prohibits our growth as a community. LGBTQ rights matter just as much as any of ours, regardless of the time or situation.