DONE 1: The Struggle Of LGBT Youth

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DONE 1 The struggle of the LGBT community has been fought for many years. New laws and opinions are being introduced every day, but something that seems to be forgotten is the treatment of LGBT youth. It feels as if the embodiment of this minority is boiled down to the group that you see being pushed down and pressed up against a white wall in an early 2000’s movie. The truth is, many battles are being faced that the average person won’t even notice to the naked eye. LGBT youth are being emotionally, verbally, physically, and electronically bullied and abused everyday and not much is being done to stop it because no one notices enough to speak out.
DONE 2 Schools, especially in 2017, need a safe space for LGBT teenagers to be able …show more content…

Many teens will avoid telling their parents until they are already moved away to escape any criticism of their life. “40% of homeless youth are LGBT kids” states the Williams Institute. One of the reasons of their homelessness is being kicked out of their homes by their parental figures. Other than that, children may choose to run away or leave without notice due to fear of what might be thought or by household circumstances after coming out. Not having stable lives outside school can cause issues with learning and a decline in grades and performance. That can also allow these students to drop out and not live their life to their fullest potential. Not many LGBT students feel comfortable talking to their education system after being removed from their families, so they end up leaving school and going to the world on their own. There are homes and companies to help with homeless LGBT youth, but it is not well known. An interview with an anonymous homeless childhood home states, ”While we would all like to see an end to homelessness among all youth, it is encouraging to see how many providers are not only willing to serve LGBT youth, but recognize the unique challenges that they …show more content…

People can find themselves at any age. some people find who they are when they are young, yet some struggle with it as they grow older. Another myth is simply that someone must be mature to know. Being a certain age is not like aging cheese or wine, people don’t mature with time, only if they choose to try to. Not allowing a child to explore their identity can cause dysphoria or other mental problems relating to hiding who they really are. CNN lets its audience know this in its article, “Just as it advises for adults, the medical community endorses letting children live their gender identity to avoid gender dysphoria or other conditions that may hinder mental or social

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