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Is the
telling of individual stories (as this article does) a good way to help
persuade others of the validity of the struggle of LGBTQ people for their rights? Most of this struggle seems to take place in
the courtroom in Namibia. To what extent
is this where they have the most chance of success? What parallels can be drawn between how this
issue is played out in Namibia and how LGBTQ activists confront perceived
injustices here in Slovakia?
We all have the right to desire, but the extent of our desires is often limited by the unyielding desires of the masses. The fact that there is a need to hold people responsible for their actions and beliefs is common knowledge. However, sometimes the fact that we hold our desires dearly can cause great distress when the society doesn’t accept them. The members of LGBTQ community who told their story in the article had each felt different about the not being accepted and valued the same as others. Even though some are some sorrowful, some are angry and even some are fuelled by need to help the community they all desire change.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I feel as though the need to feel accepted is present in all of us. Therefore, I am of the opinion that we should accept and tolerate all beliefs and desires which don’t limit us directly. It was upsetting to see that some people feel unaccepted to the extent that they feel the need to justify their humanity by saying “We laugh, we cry, we work and eat and sleep.” On the other hand, it was quite inspiring to see the unbending will of some such as Deyoncé Cleopatra Chaniqua Naris who despite being discriminated against still makes an effort to build awareness and strives to slowly changes the option of the masses and of the government. All in all, even if someone doesn’t feel like they need to accept certain groups they should at least listen to their story.
- Alexander