LGBT RIGHTS
Overview:
LGBT refers to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community. Over the years, LGBT people have been gaining more and more limelight and is a favourite discussion topics in debate and literature. In spite of this, many societies including Singapore still do not condone LGBT rights. Although the government allows such campaigns and organisations, they still remain fairly conservative.
Perspective : SG Citizens
When talking about the perspectives of Singaporean citizens on LGBT rights in Singapore, we have to consider the different groups of people classified as singaporean citizens. The perspectives of the people from different cultural backgrounds, religions, age groups and their respective educational backgrounds differ greatly from one another. These differences are more prominent in our uniquely diverse society where…show more content… Another argument is that they were born this way and them being homosexual or bisexual is just another attribute of their individuality. The biggest support for LGBT to have equal rights is from the LGBT community themselves. Individuals themselves are advocating and garner more support. A famous and concrete example of this is Caitlyn Jenner, who was once an accomplished male athlete who decided that she was more comfortable being a woman. Since then she has been active in encouraging many other people to not be afraid of their own sexuality.Famous Celebrities who are part of the LGBT Community include Caitlyn Jenner,Ellen Page, and Ellen Degeneres, all of which are open about their sexuality, which in turn leads to society’s acceptance of the community. In the future, it may be possible that Society will be more accepting of other sexualities. The biggest cause of negativity or denial of LGBT Rights are the Religious Groups or Organizations that believe that being Homosexual is a