How to Understand Gay and Lesbian People
- Learn that gay men and lesbians are no different from any other group of people. They have dreams and goals, and want to be happy and lead productive lives. The more time you spent around gay and lesbian people, the more you realize that they’re just people, the same as you.
- 2Forget about stereotypes; they almost always do not apply.
- Gay men and lesbians work in a variety of jobs and lead a variety of lifestyles. Not all gay men know how to cook, wear tight clothes, and love to shop or sing along with old musicals. Not every lesbian has short hair and walks around dressed and acting like a man. People in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community come in all shapes and sizes.
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Accept the fact that the ability to love or care for another is not solely related to sexuality; love has no gender. Gay relationships are built and based on the same foundations as straight ones: mutual attraction, love, respect and trust. - 4Realize that it is not your business who other people love. That is personal to each individual, and has nothing to do with your life (if you choose to keep your life separate). The way others livedoes not affect the way you live in any way, so if you choose to stay away and segregate yourself from gay men and lesbians living openly, they will not attempt to force their friendship on you.
- 5Understand that gay and lesbian people do not choose to be gay and cannot makethemselves straight; just as straight people do not choose to feel attracted towards the opposite sex.
- 6Be open minded, as you would be with any other person. Do not assume that a person is sexually attracted to you; if you’re a girl, do you assume that all straight boys are into you, because they like girls? That would be ridiculous, and the same thing applies to everyone - just because a person is attracted to your gender does not mean that they are sexually interested in you. Being friends with someone who has a different sexual orientation to you is no different to having a friends of the opposite sex.
- 7If you don’t agree with it, don’t insult them! Be quiet. Vote against gay marriage and related issues if you must - that is your right and your decision - but don’t persecute someone.
Many Lights for Human Rights: Remember, Honor and Act
The Department of Health–Philippine National AIDS Council and TLF SHARE Collective, Inc. is inviting everyone to join the 27th AIDS Candlelight Memorial with the theme “Many Lights for Human Rights: Remember, Honor and Act”. The event aims to: 1. increase awareness on HIV/AIDS For inquiries, please feel free to contact Mr. Marcy Oculto at (02) 751 7047, (02) 728 8487 or (0908) 230 3783.
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On Friday, 28 May 2010 at Remedios Circle and Rajah Sulayman Park from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M.
2. foster solidarity and support between and among different communities, NGOs, support groups and other stakeholders in addressing HIV/AIDS issues
3. promote respect and uphold the dignity of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families
4. mobilize communities and individuals towards achieving a participatory and meaningful engagement
5. remember and honor Filipinos who passed away due to HIV/AIDS and to support those who are affected.
This will be a gathering of public and private organizations, faith-based groups, health, social welfare, labor, commerce and industry as well as civil society and local communities representing the most at risk and vulnerable populations.
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