Tag: Intolerance

Prejudice Arises For A Plethora Of Reasons, And Everyone Should Be Aware And Battle It

by inmanb17cedcb09, posted in Social Issues

   Where does prejudice come from?
   An age old question, don’t you think.
   I’d say it often arises from a lack of understanding, stereotyping, jumping to conclusions, fear of something different, insecurities about one’s self…
   Am I getting warm?
   It is frequently taught, picked up, learned, and absorbed.
   A whole variety of influences can contribute to the formation of intolerant, prejudiced attitudes like that from parents, siblings, cousins, and other relatives as well as that from friends, schoolmates, co-workers, political leaders, religious figures, and so on.
   Prejudices can be blunt or be quite subtle and easy to miss. Many people harbor them without fully recognizing that some of the ideas they are clinging to really are intolerant. And other times, it’s more that they don’t want to admit it. But either way, the prejudices are there, lurking.
   Everyone should take a good, honest, hard look at themselves from time to time to see if they are harboring prejudiced feelings and attitudes. Find ways to make improvements and learn to better open their hearts and minds.
   For doing so will improve not just other people’s lives, but also their own.

Too Many Bisexual+ People Suffer Due To A Lack Of Understanding And Intolerance From Others

by inmanb17cedcb09, posted in Bi+/LGBTQ Issues, Science

Bi+ is an umbrella term for anyone who can be attracted to more than one gender. Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and so on all fit under this term.

And let me tell you: being Bi+ these days is not easy!

Too many people have a severe lack of understanding about, intolerance for, and even prejudice against Bisexual+ individuals. And this comes from members of the Straight and Gay/Lesbian Communities.


And it’s Bi+ who pay the price.


Too many Bi+ feel isolated and lonely, going through life without any sense of community. Because intolerance comes from members of the straight and gay/lesbian communities, most Bi+ live and suffer in the closet. Fearful of what might happen if their secret is discovered. It can be terribly painful and exhausting enduring that for years on end

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For Bi+ who are out, many must deal with hurtful comments and other examples of intolerance. A great number find dating brutally difficult since so much of society categorically refuses to even consider dating a Bi+ despite the fact many Bi+ are monogamous and most want to find someone special.


It’s time for people to educate themselves and open their minds.


Let go of preconceived stereotypes that are untrue most of the time.


Everyone should work towards being more tolerant, kind, caring, and open-minded. Doing so would make the world a better place for all.

Here are some links to help.

https://bi.org/en

https://biresource.org/

http://stillbisexual.com/

People Need To Educate Themselves And Open Their Minds

by inmanb17cedcb09, posted in Bi+/LGBTQ Issues, Social Issues

What is Bi+ you ask?

Bi+ (or Bisexual+) is an umbrella term for anyone who can be attracted to more than one gender, whatever term(s) they prefer. Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, etc all fit under the Bi+ umbrella.

Next, more people are Bi+ than Gay/Lesbian.

Yes, it’s true.

Thing is, because of intolerances and prejudices coming from members of the Straight and Gay/Lesbian Communities, most Bi+ suffer in the closet. Afraid of being discovered, of being ostracized, losing friends, losing family, and so on.

Many people who are guilty of being intolerant against Bi+ may not even realize it. Too much of society these days believe unfair, preconceived, negative stereotypes that are untrue for most Bi+. These stereotypes include the ideas that Bisexual+ individuals must be confused, lying cheaters or some combination of that.

But most Bi+ individuals are decent, honest human beings hoping to find someone special. Many are totally monogamous as well.

Sound familiar?

It’s way past time for everyone to educate themselves and open their minds. Let go of preconceived stereotypes that are not true most of the time.

Stop automatically rejecting someone in the dating world just because they are Bi+.

Quit assuming a Bi+ individual must be confused and untrustworthy.

How would you feel if most of society thought these things about you?

Hmm?

Let’s all strive to be open minded people and make this a better, happier world for everybody!

https://bi.org/en

http://stillbisexual.com/

https://biresource.org/

Too Much Prejudice In Many Private Religious Schools!

by inmanb17cedcb09, posted in Bi+/LGBTQ Issues, Current Events, Social Issues

The recent situation where a religious private school in Kentucky expelled a 15 year old girl because of the rainbow theme at her off campus birthday party is an example of the widespread prejudice that many such schools actively hold against people who are different. LGBTQ kids are frequently the victims of such discrimination. It’s sick and disgraceful.
   The girl in Kentucky may or may not be LGBTQ, and frankly, it should not matter. She is a child who deserves to be whomever she is and receive a quality education.
   I am deeply disturbed that so many private schools are free to maintain discriminatory policies as well as teach outdated, ill-informed, and at times prejudiced views to children. For example, some private religious schools teach kids that LGBTQ feelings are wrong and that evolution is incorrect. Imagine how you’d feel if you were an LGBTQ kid being taught that your feelings are bad. That confuses and harms such children increasing the risks of depression, getting bullied, and suicide. As a matter of fact, LGBTQ kids nationwide have higher suicide rates than Straight kids in the United States. I bet such rates are even worse in the circumstances I just described.
   Folks, evolution has been scientifically proven and being LGBTQ is natural and normal for millions of Americans. Having LGBTQ feelings is not wrong! And it is horrendous that private schools are able to teach kids the opposite.
   Seems to me, that we need standards that all schools, public and private, must adhere to.
   Schools should not be allowed to teach grossly outdated and/or prejudiced views to kids!
   No child should be expelled because they had a rainbow themed birthday celebration!
   It is tragically obvious that the United States has a long way to go in terms of equality, fairness, understanding, and decency.

Bisexual+ Are People Too Who Deserve Respect And A Chance

by inmanb17cedcb09, posted in Bi+/LGBTQ Issues, Social Issues

Guess what!
   Bisexual+ people are real!
   And Bi+ can be totally faithful and monogamous.
   Yes, it’s true.
   Like any community, there is a wide range of Bi+ individuals from all walks of life with a plethora of feelings and outlooks. Different terms are used such as Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid and so on.
   Many want to find someone special and are completely monogamous while some are polyamorous or in ethical open relationships.
   And sure, like all communities, there are a few jerks.
   But the vast majority are decent human beings wanting to find love, chemistry, and connection.
   One of the big problems facing Bi+ today is how so many people believe or go along with unfair, preconceived stereotypes which are not true the majority of the time. Bi+ are not a bunch of confused, lying cheaters, yet way too much of society go along with these ridiculous ideas. This is why so much of the Bi+ Community suffers in the closet, afraid of what will happen if their secret is discovered. And other Bi+ who are out face intolerance and prejudice from members of the Straight and Gay/Lesbian Communities, often finding dating brutally difficult as a result.
   This needs to change.
   People need to educate themselves and open their minds.
   They should not be intolerant, jumping to unfair conclusions, just because someone is Bi+.
   They need to remember that Bi+ are people too and deserve a chance.
   Love Is Love! Here are some links that could help you learn more. http://stillbisexual.com/ https://bi.org/en https://biresource.org/

Bisexual+ People Deserve Respect and a Chance

by inmanb17cedcb09, posted in Bi+/LGBTQ Issues, Social Issues

Too many people have a severe lack of understanding about, intolerance for, and even prejudice against Bisexual+ individuals.
And it’s Bi+ who pay the price.
Too many Bi+ feel isolated and lonely, going through life without any sense of community. Intolerance comes from members of the straight and gay/lesbian communities so that most Bi+ live and suffer in the closet. Fearful of what might happen if their secret is discovered. It can be terribly painful and exhausting enduring that for years.
For Bi+ who are out, many must deal with hurtful comments and other examples of intolerance. A great number find dating brutally difficult since so much of society categorically refuses to even consider dating a Bi+ despite the fact many Bi+ are monogamous and most want to find someone special.
It’s time for people to educate themselves and open their minds.
Let go of preconceived stereotypes that are untrue most of the time.
Everyone should work to be tolerant, kind, caring, and open-minded. Do so would make the world a better place for all. Here are some links to help. https://bi.org/en https://biresource.org/ http://stillbisexual.com/