AM 1212 Intro 2014 Group

Sunday, 9 March 2014

gay marriage vs America

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glAGtuwycyI

this youtube video is one guy with a microphone and a camera man walking around a mall
and asking people "what's wrong with gay marriage." the answers to this question mostly fell
into three groups. 1) those who said it was wrong because of what it says in the Bible, 2) those
who for what ever reason said that there was nothing wrong with gay marriage and 3) those
who refused to answer the question. in my option the third group were the most interesting
because of how there response varied, from a guard at the mall simply that what he was doing
was against the rules. to a man repeating that he was asking a stupid question and if he didn't stop he would make him stop.

Sexual Identity

Same sex rights has been legal nationwide since 2003.. Age of consent in each state varies from age 16 to 18; some states maintain different ages of consent for males/females or same-sex/opposite-sex relations.

LGBT rights related laws including family, marriage, and anti-discrimination laws vary by state. Seventeen states plus Washington, D.C. currently offer marriage to same-sex couples; these marriages are recognized by the federal government, but not by most other states. Additionally, some states offer civil unions or other types of recognition which offer some of the legal benefits and protections of marriage.

“Twenty-one states plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation, and seventeen states plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico outlaw discrimination based on gender identity or expression. Hate crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity are also punishable by federal law under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. In 2011 and 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Coe Commission ruled that job discrimination against Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgender individuals classified as a form of sex discrimination and thus violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.”

All of the new the recent and ongoing changes in laws in the United States on Same sex right show that it is a current issues. As highlighted in the YouTube video it is write in the constitution of America that all people should be treated equally, being given equal opportunities in life. Before the date in the video homosexuals didn’t get this right but into today’s society they are making good progress to reaching this fundamental right.

Same-sex civil marriage legal

Civil unions granting privileges similar to marriage for same-sex domestic partners

State grants limited/enumerated privileges

Same-sex marriages performed elsewhere recognized

Judicial ruling against a same-sex marriage ban stayed pending appeal

No prohibition or recognition of same-sex civil marriages or unions

Statute bans same-sex civil marriage

Constitution bans same-sex civil marriage

Constitution bans same-sex civil marriage and specified or unspecified civil union types

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Obama Pride: LGBT Americans for Obama

This video is stated to be a video to promote president Obama for what he has done for all LGBT Americans, however I believe it promotes gay and lesbian identity in America through its use of famous American's who are known to be gay and are talking about their personal experiences as well as Obama, and they also rejoice for future generations who wont have to hide their identity like they did when they were young.

The video has many interesting stories that I'm sure many people can connect to, and although promoting Obama, I believe the video also manages to understand the gravity of the changes he has caused in America for many, for example he believe that same sex couples should be able to get married, which helped create empowerment for the community in America, this issue itself seems to be of paramount importance in America today as it is something that has only recently happened and I believe more changes towards equality such as this one will be made.

#ProudToLove

Sunday, 2 March 2014

Gay marriage vs America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glAGtuwycyI
this video is a guy with a microphone and a camera man asking random people what
wrong with gay marriage. this is equal interesting not only because it shows the diversity
of what people think but also the range of ways that people try to get out of answering the
question.

NOW

National Organisation For Women (NOW)

http://now.org/

This organisation was developed in 1966 and it is devoted to achieving full equality for women through education. It focuses on many aspects of women rights issues. For example, racial discrimination, women's health and body image, family law, economic justice etc. NOW is currently the largest feminist organisation in the US and has over 500,000 contributing members.
Anyone is able to become a member. There work for justice and equality is made possible by membership dues, individual donations and volunteer hours. There are many ways you take action. For example, urging your representative to pass immigration reforms that's fair to women simply by signing a form.
The NOW foundation carries out various projects. For example, the 'love your body campaign' which is ultimately aimed at young women. The campaign encourages discussions related to body image and healthy living.
The website also includes a blog titled 'Say it Sister!' this is where any woman is able to discuss the issues at hand. For example, one the of the women in the blog discusses the fact that many women have unequal pay, living on minimum wage salaries.

Feminism USA

Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment. A feminist advocates or supports the rights and equality of women.

Feminist theory, which emerged from feminist movements, aims to understand the nature of gender inequality by examining women's social roles and lived experience; it has developed theories in a variety of disciplines in order to respond to issues such as the social construction of sex and gender. Some of the earlier forms of feminism have been criticized for taking into account only white, middle-class, educated perspectives. This led to the creation of ethnically specific or multiculturalist forms of feminism.

THE AFRICAN WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FUND USA

Over the past ten years, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has blazed a trail for women’s rights and philanthropy across the African continent. The first pan-African women’s grant maker on the continent, AWDF has established itself as an innovative organization at the cutting edge of social justice and women’s rights philanthropy in Africa. But they have recently created a charity in USA. Women in America have a challenging life. Black Men have a more chances and challenging life…. Ultimately meaning that Black woman have worst chances and opportunities..

Recognizing that there is a global movement to support African women and development, a coalition of African women and their US allies has created the ground breaking African Women’s Development Fund USA (AWDF USA). A sister organization to the African Women’s Development Fund in Ghana, AWDF USA was incorporated in New York City in 2002 .

"AWDF USA provides a vehicle for effective American philanthropy to Africa that builds the capacity of the continent’s women for social change and sustainable development. Through its research, public information and convening initiatives, it also seeks to highlight the tremendous impact that African women-led philanthropy and non-profits are having on the lives of their families and communities across the continent and the diaspora."

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