Articles related to "Homophobia"

In 2002, the senseless murder of François Chenu devastated his parents until they attempted to understand the social and psychological roots of hate crimes.

Cuban President Raul Castro has a daughter with a heart for social justice. Now head of the National Centre for Sex Education in Cuba, Mariela fights for minorities.

Aside from a gendered culture, there are messages in the media that play on assumed gender roles. There is a line, however, of when these portrayals become dangerous.

Arguably the late Heath Ledger's best role, this movie deals with the topical issue of homophobia, but at its heart, it is a well-crafted and deeply moving love story.

Games like the recently released "Kiss Me" may look innocent, but can contain messages that help to teach young children to be intolerant of others - and themselves.

If art holds a mirror up to everyday life, Baron Cohen shows a distorted fun house mirror version of the world.

Many teachers must learn greater sensitivity to their gay and lesbian students.

Homophobia, violence, and bullying at school contribute to attitudes in adulthood. Teachers can keep school safe and welcoming for GLBT youth and teach others acceptance.

Bayard Rustin was one of Martin Luther King's top advisors, but his existence is unknown to the greater US community because of his sexual orientation.

Some tips for finding a school where LGBT students are welcomed and valued.

Hate crime legislation gives some protection against homophobic bullying and violence, but a new law would expand protection for sexual orientation and gender identity.

The release of WKRP in Cincinnati on DVD will take viewers back to a time when radio played a more pivotal role in popular culture and the music industry.

With American ignorance and intolerance once again in his sight lines, Cohen returns with Bruno, the haphazard follow up to the praised and crazed Borat.

It's lewd, it's crude, it's not for everyone, but it certainly raises some questions... and eyebrows.

Alan Brown's gay short film O Beautiful, starring David Clayton Rogers, is a poignant drama about a conflicted youth trying to make amends for homophobic bullying.

What does the Bible teach about marriage? What do the Scriptures teach about marriage, divorce, polygamy, and/or same-sex unions?

Fred Phelps and his daughter, Shirley Phelps-Roper, were kept from entering the United Kingdom where they planned to protest a performance of "The Laramie Project."

Many people are openly gay-friendly but continue to express themselves in ways that are subtly or not so subtly anti-gay. Is our language tacitly homophobic?

Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee rejected a proposal to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the classes protected from discrimination.

The North Dakota Senate passes a bill banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and other areas.

The future happiness of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth depends on parental acceptance and support.

The elusive urban street artist Banksy is known for his controversial works on public spaces around the world, from the United Kingdom to the Israeli West Bank wall.

Perhaps the most compelling aspect of English author David Herbert (D.H.) Lawrence's works lies in their complexities of male sexuality.

The US House passed legislation that will re-define a hate crime to include offenses motivated by prejudice and based on a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Steel Kiss is about trying to find light in what seems to be eternal darkness. In the same way The Actor's Fund finds hope for artists who struggle in hard times.

It's been the ultimate damaging cut down, cop out and insult in recent years: so gay! Breaking the prejudicial cycle requires immediate, intelligent parent reaction.

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon joins John Hurt in a drama about Quentin Crisp's later years of celebrity as a 'resident alien' in New York.

Considering the decriminalization of homosexual sex in Ireland only occurred in 1993, it may appear that gay rights in the country are advancing somewhat speedily.

The World Health Organization recognized the need to publicize the growing AIDS pandemic by organizing the first World AIDS Day in 1988.

Christopher Ciccone's tell-all book is a juicy read, but don't be surprised to find out that it is more about the author than the object of his vendetta.

Looking for a campus that embraces lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students? The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students can help.

Looking over the body of Justin Long's career, one thing seems clear. He can take a bad part and make it at the very least non-obnoxious, and at the most very funny.

Lily Allen, the British songstress best representative of the MySpace generation, returns in February with follow-up to multi-million seller Alright Still.

Writer Jeff Pearlman has composed a compelling study of the Super Bowl Cowboys of Aikman, Smith, Irvin, and their strange cast of supporting characters.

Comedy and drama are juxtaposed appropriately, making for a mostly pleasant viewing experience.

Brüno is an unsurprisingly controversial movie, which satirises the celebrity obsessed world. Similar to Borat, it is almost certain to prove popular at the box office.

All four college years must be treated as a totality in which every class counts toward the overall goal, especially if post-graduate programs are in the long term plan.

Ever since Ellen Degeneres announced 'I'm Gay' on prime time in 1997, lesbians have desired to follow in her footsteps. The steps, however, are not that simple to follow.

Moving to a new city, town, or even a new country, and unsure about coming out? Read these tips for finding the gay community and testing the waters in a new place.

Eminem's new album, "Relapse," lives up to ts name, as the rapper returns to the familiar territory of venomous attacks on his enemies and his signature lyrical flow.

And the award for gutsiest film of 2009 goes to - yes, that's right, Bobcat Goldthwait's World's Greatest Dad.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people experience domestic abuse at the same rate as heterosexual women, but few organizations give survivors support or advice.

Michael Eric Dyson, the "hip hop intellectual," lives up to that moniker in "Know What I Mean?" Along the way, he makes some important observations about race and gender.

The Boondocks, Season Two, is a must-see DVD collection because of its animation, voices, and bonus episodes.

Claiming that Washington D.C. is one huge closet for gay men, Kirby Dick investigates the motives and masks of this rich, powerful and protected elite.

At first glance, controversy may come to mind for a book about homosexuality versus religion, but there is much more to Alex Sanchez's novel about self-discovery.

Oscar Wilde Bookshop, a fixture in Greenwich Village for more than 40 years, played a crucial role in the creation and development of the modern gay rights movement.

Picture this: a person commits first-degree murder, but is mitigated by a plea of depression caused by consuming junk food, also known as the "Twinkie defence".

A look at the top Republican and Democratic US presidential candidates and their stances on issues pertaining to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender citizens.

Richard René Silvin provides a unique history of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, including the successes and failures of research efforts and philanthropic ventures.