It will be over 50 years on Thursday since the decriminalisation of male homosexuality occured. Today most of us are aware that our sexuality is a given . There are slill those unsure either of themselves, misquoting and misinterpreting Hebrew laws of the Torah or who are just ignorant. Today transgender equality is needed. Gender, biology and sexuality are all one intersecting area on a Venn diagram of identity. If we are secure in our identity then we are healthy
If we are oppressed by others claiming religion ,authority or wisdom
we become mentally ill and afraid. How dare conservatives claim that
other sexualities make people mentally ill. It is the narrow actions
that many conservatives they promote that is the cause. In an age of
binary categories many are crushed by the stones of ignorance, prejudice
and fear.
My own sexuality is I am afraid a product of the era I was born in. It's a product of the society and the film's I watched with my father. My perception of the feminine belongs to another world of black and white female filmstars. But the difference is that I recognise that my sexuality is culturally constructed. We should all realise this and do our best on inderstanding our own prejudices and conditioning....
I can't help anecdotally noting that throughout history those who are oppressed and denied often are the most creative. Throughout history I have noticed how many of the most creative and artistic have had other sexualities and gender awareness. Those of us who are more conventional are often poorer in expressing both our emotions and creativity. The price of being persecuted may in turn give other gifts, abilities and awareness. And that is not a justification for prejudice. . Those who have different sexualities and embrace the right are spitting on those who struggled for gay and transgender equality.... thanks
The Wolfinden commission heard testimony from many gay men and consequently led to the legalisation of homosexuality in 1967. Tonight the BBC have a film about the last man to be imprisoned for loving other men. His name was Peter WIildblood and he was the only gay man to testify to the commission. Many others were too scared to do so. We still see many men over 70 today prejudiced and still afraid of homosexuality.
Some thirty years ago I had a client who was unable to be with his life time lover because in the 50s gay men were not able to be the next of kin. They said goodbye on a hospital phone because it was the love that date not speak it's name. It still upsets me now just remembering what I heard. Please educate yourself tonight on how things were....
My own sexuality is I am afraid a product of the era I was born in. It's a product of the society and the film's I watched with my father. My perception of the feminine belongs to another world of black and white female filmstars. But the difference is that I recognise that my sexuality is culturally constructed. We should all realise this and do our best on inderstanding our own prejudices and conditioning....
I can't help anecdotally noting that throughout history those who are oppressed and denied often are the most creative. Throughout history I have noticed how many of the most creative and artistic have had other sexualities and gender awareness. Those of us who are more conventional are often poorer in expressing both our emotions and creativity. The price of being persecuted may in turn give other gifts, abilities and awareness. And that is not a justification for prejudice. . Those who have different sexualities and embrace the right are spitting on those who struggled for gay and transgender equality.... thanks
The Wolfinden commission heard testimony from many gay men and consequently led to the legalisation of homosexuality in 1967. Tonight the BBC have a film about the last man to be imprisoned for loving other men. His name was Peter WIildblood and he was the only gay man to testify to the commission. Many others were too scared to do so. We still see many men over 70 today prejudiced and still afraid of homosexuality.
Some thirty years ago I had a client who was unable to be with his life time lover because in the 50s gay men were not able to be the next of kin. They said goodbye on a hospital phone because it was the love that date not speak it's name. It still upsets me now just remembering what I heard. Please educate yourself tonight on how things were....
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