Event Title
Lesbian Oppression and Love - Historically and Globally
Location
CSU 204
Start Date
28-4-2009 9:00 AM
End Date
28-4-2009 11:00 AM
Student's Major
Gender and Women's Studies
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Jessica Samens
Mentor's Department
Communication Studies
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
Over the last 50 years the heavily debated topic of gay rights has had some major changes. Studies have been done on whether or not being part of the LGBT community is morally right, biologically determined, or socially constructed. History shows that same-sex relationships have not only impacted citizens of the United States, but also many other countries as well. Lesbianism is a prominent issue within gay rights. It is important to understand the histories of these countries regarding human rights. Lesbian lifestyles and female same-sex relationships can be traced back as far as the history of gay males. They have been prominent figures/aspects of numerous cultures and communities. However, lesbians worldwide are experiencing oppression different from what gay males face. Through content analysis of written global documents this research demonstrated that the United States, as well as global communities had exploited lesbians for decades. By challenging what has become an almost global normative, I argue lesbian oppression, that a more accepting and acknowledging society could end discrimination that is clearly based on gender and sexuality.
Lesbian Oppression and Love - Historically and Globally
CSU 204
Over the last 50 years the heavily debated topic of gay rights has had some major changes. Studies have been done on whether or not being part of the LGBT community is morally right, biologically determined, or socially constructed. History shows that same-sex relationships have not only impacted citizens of the United States, but also many other countries as well. Lesbianism is a prominent issue within gay rights. It is important to understand the histories of these countries regarding human rights. Lesbian lifestyles and female same-sex relationships can be traced back as far as the history of gay males. They have been prominent figures/aspects of numerous cultures and communities. However, lesbians worldwide are experiencing oppression different from what gay males face. Through content analysis of written global documents this research demonstrated that the United States, as well as global communities had exploited lesbians for decades. By challenging what has become an almost global normative, I argue lesbian oppression, that a more accepting and acknowledging society could end discrimination that is clearly based on gender and sexuality.
Recommended Citation
Meyer, Erin. "Lesbian Oppression and Love - Historically and Globally." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 28, 2009.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2009/oral-session-12/9
