A lot of people think that when we talk about choice politics, we are talking about abortion rights and reproductive rights[which is true], but it's also about GLBT rights. It's a common response that sexuality is fixed and standard, however, I will argue that people have a choice to first, be open about their sexuality, and second people have a choice to accept and give respect to the people who are exercising their right to free choice. People are coerced into thinking that they might not have these choices or rights but it's more so that a lot of people are afraid to use them.
Student movements surrounding GLBT rights/awareness have been happening for decades. The Creating Change Conference. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force started this conference in 1988 and it's purpose is to bridge the gap between GLBT issues and various other forms of discrimination including, but not limited to: disabilities, race, gender, religious beliefs and socioeconomic status(2). This is a really cool conference because a lot of times people think that these difference identities clash with one another and they feel as they can only be one. The workshops that this conferences produces is based on non judgement and openness to new ideas and perceptions. Everyone sees their identity from a different angle and it's important that people participate in these kinds of things because it creates awareness. It only takes one good impression to take away the stereotypes in a person's mind. As we are living in such an oppressive society, we all need to fight against it and free ourselves!
1. http://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/?article=2014
2. http://phoenix.swarthmore.edu/2010/02/11/news/student-conference-redefines-lgbt-movement
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