Essay about The Gay and Lesbian Community in the Y...

The Gay and Lesbian Community in the Y Generation As the Y Generation continues to expand its horizons, new trends of tolerance are beginning to shine through. The gay and lesbian community is more readily embraced by today’s generation than by generations in America’s past. More and more people are â€Å"coming out† than ever before, which proves that the gay and lesbian community is gaining acceptance and their rights to equality are slowing increasing, but discrimination is still there. Even though gays and lesbians are more accepted amongst the Y Generation, hate and misunderstanding still exist. There are many misconceptions about the gay and lesbian community, which occur for the most part because society doesn’t take the time to†¦show more content†¦Gabriel Rotello in his article â€Å"Calling All Parents,† underscores this need for parental love by stating that almost all lesbian and gay teens go through a terrible, lonely stage when they feel they have no one to turn to, not even their own family members - sometimes especially not their own family members. It’s a phase that can leave lasting psychological damage even to the vast majority who survive it (112). Gay children are at extremely high risk for anxiety, confusion, despair, and, yes, some even contemplate suicide. In fact, according to a recent study published in the May 1999 issue of Archives of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine, gay and lesbian youth â€Å"were 3.4 times as likely to have attempted suicide than straight youth.† (487) Can the media play a part to alert parents of gay children to express their love and acceptance before it is too late? We see and hear campaigns about drugs and smoking, but what about homosexuality? Rotello took the plunge and created an ad campaign that warns, â€Å"Millions of American kids are gay and at risk. So talk to your children and let them know you love them, no matter how they choose to love.† (112) The more exposure this sensitive issue receives in the media, the better off families with gay members will be. On another note, the gay and lesbian community is gaining more acceptance in the entertainment industry. 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