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"gnc straight man being called a faggot doesn't experience homophobia" what the fuck are you talking about. there's absolutely no logic in anything like that. we have kids who literally killed themselves because of homophobic abuse in schools and you would dare to tell them it isn't homophobia that killed them because they weren't actually gay? insane. and so fucking cruel
I finally moved out and told my parents I was leaving the cult. Moving was fine i suppose but the phone conversation explaining my stance was much more emotional than I expected.
My parents aren't the type to question their beliefs so I wasn't going to put effort into explaining myself, but they kept pushing. They had preconceived notions that I was just bitter or foolish and kept poking only to have me explain how their bigotry made my life hell. My dad tried to play off the slurs and awful things he said as jokes only to have to come to terms with the fact that I grew up feeling unlovable and disgusting because of him.
Now I'm waiting for them to decide if they ever want to talk to me again. They're crushed but still miss the point. Rather than realizing "homophobia bad" they took "we did homophobia wrong". While I can't say I wanted to spill so much to them, I'm happy that they have to live with what they've done.
My Annoying, Homophobic & Misogynistic Classmate (i hope this doesn't become a series)
So, there's this guy in my science class who sits next to me. My science teacher changes our spots every month so I'm gonna be stuck with this guy for the rest of the month.
But, how is he annoying, homophobic & misogynistic, you ask? Well, today in class we were learning about the pros & cons of asexual and sexual reproduction, when someone in my class asked about surrogates.
My science teacher explained very well, talking about in vitro fertilization, and explaining how else it worked, how the egg is fertilized in a lab and whatever. Then, the Annoying Classmate asks why people actually use surrogation. My science teacher then explains that the most common reason is if the mother isn't able to carry the child, or give birth, or is sterile. And would you guess what the Annoying Classmate said to me?
He said, word for word: "If I was a girl and that happened to me I would just give up."
Like, okay??? Did I ask you?? Did you have to tell me???
Also, during the lesson, he turned around to some guy behind him, stuck out his hand, and said:
"Give me a handshake if you're homophobic."
I wasn't able to see what happened, because I was trying to take notes, but then after a few seconds, Annoying Classmate says:
"Glad we have something in common."
I can't believe I have to sit next to him for the entire month.
Hope this doesn't become a series, but I'll update you if he does anything else annoying or controversial, if ya'll wish.
The natural and biological definition of something huh. And people wonder why LGBTQ people are openly hostile to certain ideologies who use natural and biological arguments for their bigoted views.
"No one's coming for same sex marriage."
Well, that was a lie.
I just found out two local gay artists were found murdered in their home. fuck. jesus. I knew these guys. I own their art. I've attended so many gallery openings at their shop. they've meant so much to the community here. and they're just fucking gone? just like that?
and of course the cops are claiming it's not a hate crime.
J. K. Rowling : Dumbledore was ga-
Homophobic fans over 20 : sToP rUiNiNg OuR cHildHoOd!
Drawn on my lunch break with sharpies and crayola markers.
@turtleshroom, what’s good?
My Etsy: LINK / My Ko-Fi: LINK
Reporter in the Marvel unviverse: Anthony Stark, well-known as a generous philanthropist, the CEO of Stark Industries, and his alter-ego “Iron Man,” under fire today after a controversial video he posted to his personal Vine account went viral. The short footage showed Stark in the passenger seat of a car, driving by an anti-homosexual rally, repeatedly shouting “I love sucking [expletive for male genitalia]” out of the open window.
I am a Girl
By FrogEatsEverything
I gaze up at the midnight sky, the look of the stars and the patterns they make, allow my soul to mellow out.
For once in my life I feel free, like there is no one to see me cry or laugh or curse up a storm. So here I stay so I can mourn.
Mourn what I do not know.
The sound of nature calms my nerves, my body relaxing on its own, as I am content with staying away from home.
I open my eyes, not noticing when they close, but I am obviously unaware.
My hand sank into the grass, twitching with every touch of blade. But I don’t mind, as long as I can let my heavy burden slip off my shoulders.
I’m glad I am at peace, for there is no need to carry my guilt.
I am free, yet I’m still trapped and can’t find the key.
Even when I run away from the nightmare that is my everyday terror, I know I cannot stay here forever.
I can already feel the pull on my body, trying to drag me through the ground.
Exposing me to the dangers that I must face.
Tears fell down my face, the once peaceful silence now shuddered.
The moon crumbles, I no longer feel the grass with my hand, I can no longer see this blissful land.
The black dots that seep into my vision cause panic to swell in my throat.
My chest tightens as the stars turns into eyes, staring down at me.
Their gaze burns my skin, I clenched my eyes close.
My fingernails dip into the delicate skin of my palms.
Teeth clenched to force back sobs, my remaining hand coming to guard my mouth.
My body violently shudders, my form trembling yet there’s no movement on the ground.
I continue to try to control my cries, pressure wrapping itself on my limbs. Tugging me as if I was a puppet.
The puppeteer controls my strings, forcing me to act normal, I can’t let them know.
I can’t let them know
I can’t let them know
I Can’t Let Them Know!
The voices tell me, arguing with each other on how I should react.
I’m tired of staying quiet, I open my mouth and let out a scream.
Only, there was no noise that came from my throat, not a single peep.
The voices were dead silent…
I lifted my head, my eyes opening as the shadows of my room crawled on top of me.
I find slight comfort and despair that I am back home, glad that my puppeteer loosely held onto me.
They were just that, strings, not the chain that used to hold me down.
I feel tired, a wave of empty exhaustion slamming into my body.
I drop my head back onto my pillows, looking through my scattered thoughts.
How did I get here?
Why was I in my room?
Why am I crying?
I question, lifting up a hand to rub at my face.
I put my hand back down, pulling it to my chest as paranoia strikes itself into my brain.
I look around my room one more time, freezing when I spot a mirror hanging on my door.
I shift on my bed, eyes widening as I look at the person the mirror projects.
It was a stranger, I was sure of it.
It had brown bloodshot eyes and short blue hair.
No that was not what made me think that this was an imposter, no it was the empty shine in their eyes.
Eyes that were supposed to show joy and happiness.
Shine as the brown hues sparkle with life.
This wasn’t me, it was just a default mode that I can change into.
That’s right, I’m still alive, I should be happy!
A small smile forced its way on my lips, eyes straining with the effort to look normal.
There, much better, I thought.
There in that moment was someone who wasn’t lonely and dying inside.
There was the perfect image of a person that a mother would be proud to call her daughter.
Daughter
That’s right she is a girl, her name doesn’t come to her, a twisted ugly sensation filled her gut at the thought.
She was a girl, she had to be one, her mom said so, and parents are always right.
But it didn’t feel right.
And as I look in my reflection, I wonder if that person in the cracked shiny glass was me.
That I wasn’t okay, that I didn’t want to be a girl, that I felt suffocated being in the same house as that person who I was supposed to call mother.
Before I could figure out what was so wrong with me being a girl, the stars that I dreamed of popped into my head.
The wicked shine of their light bearing down on me.
No I couldn’t tell anyone, no one would listen, no one would care.
It didn’t matter what I felt, as long as I was the perfect daughter.
I fall back into bed, pulling the covers over my head.
I couldn’t continue to stare at that mirror, I didn’t want to know who was in that reflecting surface.
Because I don’t want to know who I am, for I will never be free.
I will never be able to cut my hair short, to do sports or even try to be someone I’m not supposed to be.
I am a girl.
I will never look at the star and feel free, not with their eyes judging her every decision.
I will continue to be this girl, the one who is happy.
The unhappy me has to disappear, for it is not real.
I am free, yet I am trapped inside of my mind. There will be no mistakes. For I am a
Girl.
How is it possible to not support lgbt, and not be homophobic? /gen
Just be because I don't give you my suport in doing something and I chose to be neutral doesn't mean I hate you as a person or what you do with your life.
Note To Society #25
Don’t judge a group by individuals in it. Hating entire group simply because a of a few select members is NOT a wise way to go about life. If one person makes a mistake, they deserve the consequences, not the entire group. For example, not all Christians are homophobic. Sure, there are a lot of homophobic Christians, but they shouldn’t all be judged by their religion as a whole. Similar situation when it comes to racism. There are a LOT of racist Caucasian people, but not all of them are. Just like, though there are some African American criminals, the innocent don’t deserve to be incarcerated simply due to ignorance. However, certain groups cannot be looked at with this rule, such as Nazis or pedophiles. But, for the general public, the point still stands.
Note To Society #23
If you claim racism, misogyny, misandrism, transphobia, and homophobia no longer exist, than you are part of the problem. These groups are still extremely oppressed and discriminated against, and if you attempt to brush aside their experiences by stating that this isn’t going on, than you are not helping at all. This sort of oppression exists nearly everywhere, and saying it doesn’t is just plain ignorant. Please respect people’s experiences, and educate yourself on what’s really happening in your world at the moment, because I guarantee, after reading a few news articles, you will find yourself with a lot more knowledge than you started out with.
Dude I was so ready to have a great weekend. I had a Halloween party today with a ton of friends and tommorow I was going out with my gf to see Beetlejuice. But my gfs mom called her and told her that she found a sports bra in her closet. My gf is trans and her parents fucking suck. Now we can hang out, prob can't tommorow either. And she's prob getting grounded really hard for a while.
y’all, so there this really cool trans dude on youtube called ezra, or ez, but their comment section is filled with hateful comments and rude people. if anybody has the time, i’m sure he would appreciate it if you supported, or at least help their content get filtered to better people. the comments pictured below are on a video of ezra addressing their pronouns (he/they)
@ ezbutler on youtube.
Let’s all just collectively stop being homophobic and just be @spiralstatic29
My very last comic for The Nib! End of an era! Transcription below the cut. instagram / patreon / portfolio / etsy / my book / redbubble
The first event I went to with GENDER QUEER was in NYC in 2019 at the Javits Center.
So many of the people who came to my signing were librarians, and so many of them said the same thing: "I know exactly who I want to give this to!" Maia: "Thank you for helping readers find my book!" While working on the book, I was genuinely unsure if anyone outside of my family and close friends would read it. But the early support of librarians and two American Library Association awards helped sell two print runs in first year.
Since then, GENDER QUEER been published in 8 languages, with more on the way: Spanish, Czech, Polish, French, Italian, Norwegian, Portugese and Dutch.
It has also been the most banned book in the United States for the past two years. The American Library Association has tracked an astronomical increase in book challenges over the past few years. Most of these challenges are to books with diverse characters and LGBTQ themes. These challenges are coming unevenly across the US, in a pattern that mirrors the legislative attacks on LGBTQ people. The Brooklyn Public Library offered free eCards to anyone in the US aged 13-21, in an effort to make banned books more available to young readers. A teacher in Norman, Oklahoma gave her students the QR code for the free eCard and lost her job. Summer Boismeir is now working for the Brooklyn Public Library. Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive, apps used to access digital library books, are now banned in Mississippi to anyone under 18. Some libraries won’t allow anyone under 18 to get any kind of library card without parental permission. When librarians in Jamestown, Michigan refused to remove GENDER QUEER and several other books, the citizens of the town voted down the library’s funding in the fall 2022 election. Without funding, the library is due to close in mid-2024. My first event since covid hit was the American Library Association conference in June 2022 in Washington, DC. Once again, the librarians in my signing line all had similar stories for me: “Your book was challenged in our district" "It was returned to the shelf!" "It was removed from the shelf..." "It was moved to the adult section."
Over and over I said: "Thank you. Thank you for working so hard to keep my book in your library. I’m sorry you had to defend it, but thank you for trying, even if it didn't work." We are at a crossroads of freedom of speech and censorship. The future of libraries, both publicly funded and in schools, are at stake. This is massively impacting the daily lives of librarians, teachers, students, booksellers, and authors around the country. In May 2023, I read an article from the Washington Post analyzing nearly 1000 of the book challenges from the 2021-2022 school year. I was literally on route to a festival to talk about book bans when I read a startling statistic. 60% of the 1000 book challenges were submitted by just 11 people. One man alone was responsible for 92 challenges. These 11 people seem to have made submitting copy-cat book challenges their full-time hobby and their opinions are having an outsized ripple effect across the nation. WE NEED TO MAKE THE VOICES SUPPORTING DIVERSE BOOKS AND OPPOSING BOOK BANS EVEN LOUDER. If you are able too, show up for your library and school board meetings when book challenges are debated. Send supportive comments and emails about the Pride book display and Drag Queen story hours. If you see a display you like– for Banned Book Week, AAPI Month, Black History Month, Disability Awareness Month, Jewish holidays, Trans Day of Remembrance– compliment a librarian! Make sure they feel the love stronger than the hate <3
Maia Kobabe, 2023
The Nib
i am not saying female characters cannot be homophobic, and neither am I saying all fics are like this. But if you just target female characters for the purpose of fighting homophobia you're either being lazy or misogynist. Gay people are literally being shunned around the world by religious bigots, toxic masculinity, the law system and politicians but the only cause of homophobia you could come up with is.... women. nice.
i know you guys are going to kill me for this but,,, When people write gay fiction on heteronormative shows e.g Sherlock, the female love interest is villainized or dumbed down. You try to show that homophobia and queerbaiting is bad but you just end up decimating female characters on the basis that they're 'coming in between the main ship' . Why. Aren't there other ways to fight homophobia other than just being wildly inaccurate or just plain mean about female characters? I can see this crap with Sharon Carter and Molly Hooper on this site.
i know you guys are going to kill me for this but,,, When people write gay fiction on heteronormative shows e.g Sherlock, the female love interest is villainized or dumbed down. You try to show that homophobia and queerbaiting is bad but you just end up decimating female characters on the basis that they're 'coming in between the main ship' . Why. Aren't there other ways to fight homophobia other than just being wildly inaccurate or just plain mean about female characters? I can see this crap with Sharon Carter and Molly Hooper on this site.
Research on transsexuals also shows how the elicitation of deference depends on the type of man one is perceived to be. Based on in-depth interviews with 29 transmen, Schilt (2006) found that whereas white transmen beginning to work as men were taken more seriously, had their requests readily met, and were evaluated as more competent than they were as women, young, small Black, Latino, and Asian transmen did not gain similar advantages. Similarly, in her interview study of 18 transmen, Dozier (2005) found that, as men, white transmen reported being given more respect and more conversational space and being included in men's banter. They also experienced less public harassment. Transmen of color, on the other hand, reported being more frequently treated as criminals, and short and effeminate transmen reported being publicly harassed as gay. Gaining the full privileges of manhood is thus shown to depend not merely on being recognized as male, but on the whole ensemble of signs that are conventionally taken as evidence of a masculine self.
— Men, Masculinity, and Manhood Acts by Douglas Schrock and Michael Schwalbe (2009)
This comic was a complete flop with my professors but maybe tumblr can get something out of it.
Comparing language used to discuss spiders to that used to discuss queer people, and grappling with my own feelings of arachnophobia and internalized queerphobia.
I.. I just.. why? Why are people like this? I’m on a public server, this is a screenshot form last night btw, and this absolute (censor) comes and says
“NAHH NAHHH YALL MAKING PRIDE FLAGS NAHH BRO”
I should have said
“Don’t like it don’t look”
people are bitches.
I.. I just.. why? Why are people like this? I’m on a public server, this is a screenshot form last night btw, and this absolute (censor) comes and says
“NAHH NAHHH YALL MAKING PRIDE FLAGS NAHH BRO”
I should have said
“Don’t like it don’t look”
people are bitches.