tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3911351002448671806.post8387871196415128055..comments2023-03-24T05:27:31.107-07:00Comments on Race & Sexuality: Fem. Studies 80 - Intro to LGBTQ Studieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800367026302158757noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3911351002448671806.post-11692248211459873992012-03-01T13:10:04.304-08:002012-03-01T13:10:04.304-08:00Life is dynamic in that it is constantly changing ...Life is dynamic in that it is constantly changing and allowing for many doors to open. Immigration and moving to a new area can be risky but can also bring better results. The fact that there is endless “space” in which starting a new life is possible leads to many LGBTQ people taking up that opportunity, especially ethnic groups. Many people immigrate to the U.S. in order to achieve the American Dream and live better lives; the U.S. is known for the opportunity to succeed and have comfortable lives more so than in any other country. This is most likely what attracts LGBTQ individuals in terms of “space.” There is a larger LGBTQ community in the urban rather than in the rural. In Almaguer’s article, he explains that “homosexuality is construed very differently in the US and in Mexico.” In the U.S., one who commits homosexual acts will automatically lead others to question his or her sexual identity. In Mexico, homosexuality is basically prohibited because everyone is expected to carry out his or her gender roles. As with any immigration process, occupying a new space in order to feel safer is an arduous but can be a rewarding experience.<br /> The idea of a virtual space is important as well. YouTube channels that are created by and target the LGBTQ audience provide a safer area and a “space” to conjugate with one another. Virtual spaces such as videos and blogs bring attention to issues that the public does not know about. For example, in the hate crime incident in downtown Santa Barbara, only a few people actually witnessed the incident. However, due to videos and evidence posted on the Internet, many more people knew about it. LGBTQ people, in particular, after seeing the video are more cautious of their surroundings when going out at night. Virtual spaces allow us to gain knowledge of the world around us and can provide an inclusive environment.<br /><br />Works Cited:<br /><br />Almaguer, Tomas. “Chicano Men: A Cartography of Homosexual; Identity and Behavior.” In Social Perspectives in Gay and Lesbian Studies. Ed. Peter M. Nardi and Beth Schneider, 1998.jphunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132247393879677895noreply@blogger.com