Abstract

Discrimination against LGBT. They face legal, social, and economic barriers. Including

limitations on marrige, employment, housing health care, and social stigma leading to

violence. Many Countries lack legal protection for LGBT people and they face additional

challenges in accessing justice. The discrimination faced by LGBT individuals lead to

poverty, homelessness, physical and mental health problems, on their quality of life.

The good news many people and organizations working to combat discrimination agaist

the LGBT community in the united states, the Supreme Court has ruled that workplace

discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal. Additionally many

states cities, and private organizations that LGBT individuals have access to the same

rights, services and resources as everyone else.

This study provides a brief overview the discrimination faced by the LGBT community

Worldwide. Despite progress in legalizing same – sex marriage and promoting indusivity,

Discrimination persist in various forms. LGBT individuals are vulnerable to social stigma,

Hate crimes, and discrimination in the workplace, housing, healthcare, and education.

Transgender individuals face additional obstacles such as legal and bureaucratic hurdles

To change their gender identity, harassment, and violence. Discrimination can also result

In psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Efforts to combat discrimination

Have been made, but much work remains to ensure everyone can love their lives free from

Discrimination.
Research problem

The research problem is the lack of legal protections in many

Countries leave them vulnerable to discrimination, harassment,

LGBT individuals, which and violence. This includes criminalization,

Or even the death penalty for their sexual orientation or gender

Identity. Even in countries with legal protections against

Discrimination, enforcement may be limited or ineffective. This

Problem emphasizes the need to strengthen legal protections and

To promote greater equality and inclusion for LGBT individuals.

1.)How does someone know they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender?

2.)What are the common forms of discrimination faced by LGBT people?

3.)Are there LGBTQ people in all countries?

4.)Have LGBTQ people always existed?

5.)Can LGBTQ people be a good parents?

The objective of Research on discrimination against 2GOT community can vary depending

On the specific context and goals of the study. However, some possible Objectives of such

Fetch could include: Of discrimination

1.)To measure the prevalence and nature experienced by LGBT Individuals in different

Contexts (eg, e.g, workplace, school, health care, housing) and across different

Demographic groups (eig. Race, gender, social-Economic status Stereotypes (prejudice

2.) To identify the factors that contribute to discrimination against LGBT individuals, such

As and institutional policies and practices.

3.)To explore the psychological and social effect of discrimination on LGBT individuals,

Including their mental health, self-esteem and social well-being.

4) To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing discrimination against

LGBT individuals, such as anti-discrimination laws, diversity training, and advocacy

Campaigns.

5.) To generate recommendations for policymakers, advocates and service providers on

How to create more inclusive and Supportive environments for LGBT individuals·
Hypothesis

Discrimination against the LGBT community is caused by long- standing societal attitudes

And beliefs that result in negative stereotypes and prejudices. This can lead to various

Forms of discrimination, including exclusion from employment housing, and social services,

As well as harassment. Physical violence, and hate crimes. These attitudes May Have their

Origins In cultural religious, and historical Norms.

LGBT individuals are conservative or restrictive cultural norms. Acceptance or support for

Factors such as a lack of legal protections. Limited access to education and information

About LGBT Louse, and limited representation in the media and public discourse.

Discrimination may be prevalent in communities where individuals are less likely to openly

Express their sexual orientation or gender identity leading to feelings of isolation and

Vulnerability.
Significance of the study

Studying discrimination against LGBT individuals is essential for

Promoting human rights, improving health and well-being,

Advancing social Justice. And supporting economic growth and

Development. Including LGBTQ studies in your educational Journey

Can help you think more deeply about your sense of self and your

Relationship to others. These studies also may provide a valuable

Stepping stone to new understandings of gender and sexuality in a

Safer environment.
Philosophical theories

A) Thomas Hobbes. – Social Contract Theory: According to this theory, discrimination against

The LGBTQ+ community can be understood through the lens of the social contract

Between individuals and society. Discrimination arises when societal norms, values, and

Institutions reflect the biases, prejudices, and ignorance of the majority. In this

Perspective, discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community occurs because the dominant

Group has established a social contract that excludes or marginalizes sexual and gender

Minorities. Advocates of this theory argue for reevaluating and renegotiating the social

Contract to include principles of equality, fairness, and respect for all individuals,

Regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

B) Jeremy Bentham. – Utilitarianism: Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that focuses on

Maximizing overall happiness and well-being for the greatest number of people. From a

Utilitarian perspective, discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is unjust because it

Causes harm and reduces the overall happiness and well-being of sexual and gender

Minorities. Discrimination can lead to social exclusion, psychological distress, and limited

Opportunities, which ultimately hinder the happiness and flourishing of individuals.

Utilitarian thinkers argue that society should strive for equal treatment and acceptance of

The LGBTQ+ community to create a more inclusive and harmonious environment.

C) Jacques Derrida. – Postmodernism and Queer Theory: Postmodernism and queer theory

Challenge the traditional norms, categories, and binaries that underpin discrimination

Against the LGBTQ+ community. These theories argue that discrimination arises from a

Rigid and hierarchical understanding of gender and sexuality, which imposes oppressive

Norms and restricts individual expressions and identities. Postmodernism and queer theory

Advocate for deconstructing these norms and embracing the diversity and fluidity of

Gender and sexuality. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and celebrating the

Unique experiences and perspectives of sexual and gender minorities, challenging

Discriminatory practices, and creating spaces where all individuals can express themselves

Authentically.
Data Collection

The data we collected is from the lgbt members and from different grade level, most of

Their answers are the same just like the question #1, their answer are about feelings or

Feeling comfortable. Most of our questions are easy to understand, in question #2, 3 and 4

Most of their answers are just yes, maybe yes, probably yes. Their answers in question #5

Is about how people discriminate, don’t like them, like harassing them and how they

Suffered from this discrimination, harassment and abused not only other people their own

Family members and in school too. That’s all the data we’ve collected.
Data Analysis

The data collected from the LGBT members about feelings, feelings of comfort and how

People and people close to them discriminate, harass, and abused them. Their answers are

Easy to understand and it tells us that they have suffered and still keep living and not

Giving up on them selves.

People discriminate lgbt members because they don’t accept it and

Feel uncomfortable seeing them change their bodies a male into

Female which it’s a trans, gays who likes men, lesbian who likes a

Person with same gender and its female, bisexual who likes both

Gender male and female. People disgust LGBT and not accepting

Them because they are gross to some people.

Discrimination against LGBT individuals is a serious issue that has

Been present in societies across the world for many years. This

Discrimination can take many forms, including verbal abuse,

Physical violence, denial of civil rights, and exclusion from social

And economic opportunities.

One of the main reasons why LGBT individuals experience

Discrimination is because of their sexual orientation or gender

Identity. Many people still hold negative attitudes towards those

Who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and these

Attitudes can manifest themselves in discriminatory behaviours.

There are many negative consequences of discrimination against

LGBT individuals. It can cause significant psychological distress,

Including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Discrimination

Can also lead to social and economic marginalization, making it

Difficult for LGBT individuals to find employment, access

Healthcare, and participate fully in society.

In conclusion, discrimination against LGBT individuals is a

Pervasive and serious issue that impacts their social, economic,

And psychological well-being. Despite progress made in recent

Years towards greater acceptance and inclusion, many people still

Hold negative attitudes and beliefs towards the LGBT community,

Leading to discrimination and marginalization. This can have

Devastating effects on individuals’ mental health, social and

Economic opportunities, and overall quality of life. It is incumbent

Upon society to address this issue through legal protections,

Education and awareness campaigns, and greater acceptance of

Diversity. Only then can we work towards a more just and equitable

Society for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or

Gender identity.
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