Is being Gay the same as being from an ethnic minority?

Originally posted by Tha C-Master
People can bash christians, because they are the majority.

Feel better now, because thats what its all about.

On another side, its okay to make "white people jokes", even on tv.

A white guy wore an afro and got arrested.

Thats just the way it is.

no it means the program has not heard of the word "pikey", Roms came from india although many are white.

Which is why "creed" and stuff used for stereotypes (especially comedy) should be dismissed.

Originally posted by Tha C-Master
Which is why "creed" and stuff used for stereotypes (especially comedy) should be dismissed.

Originally posted by Whirlysplatt
In think that depends on the context though

I got in trouble for sexual harassment at school for telling a girl she was pretty, a long time ago. She was harrased, but I didn't mean it that way.

But a girl can do the same thing, or even insult and not get in trouble, happens all the time.

Originally posted by Tha C-Master
Well an insult is how WE take it.

I got in trouble for sexual harassment at school for telling a girl she was pretty, a long time ago. She was harrased, but I didn't mean it that way.

But a girl can do the same thing, or even insult and not get in trouble, happens all the time.

doen's make it right though - injustice must be fought

So in the end being gay is as bad or worse then being an ethnic minority.....

Originally posted by soleran30
So in the end being gay is as bad or worse then being an ethnic minority.....

From an intolerance point of view almost certainly.

Originally posted by soleran30
So in the end being gay is as bad or worse then being an ethnic minority.....

Originally posted by xmarksthespot
Blasphemy. How dare you even suggest that gays are as marginalised in society as ethnic minorities.

I never said they were not - your still missing the point 🙂

Originally posted by Whirlysplatt
doen's make it right though - injustice must be fought

How and when do you consider something an insult?

Snide remarks are bad, so there is a degree to everything.

Originally posted by Tha C-Master
How and when do you consider something an insult?

Snide remarks are bad, so there is a degree to everything.

exactly context is the key - but the use of some terms are always bad.

Originally posted by xmarksthespot
Blasphemy. How dare you even suggest that gays are as marginalised in society as ethnic minorities.

Uh huh Word

Originally posted by Whirlysplatt
I never said they were not - your still missing the point 🙂

Originally posted by Whirlysplatt
people complain about me all the time on here, I am arguing with the whole GDF at the moment because a gay guy said being gay was like being part of an ethnic group. I am part of an ethnic group what my anus is for exit only, know what I mean.

Originally posted by Whirlysplatt
Cpatain Fantastic will not speak to me now which is no loss as he dared say that being gay was like being from an ethnic minority. He also complained about me and I got another warning. They are funny in the GDF 😂 fortunately Ush was moderating most of the day and he is a decent guy

Originally posted by Whirlysplatt
I had it implied to me today on this forum that being gay is as defining as the race or ethnic group you come from. I disagreed with this. The poster implied this was due to similar intollerance faced by both - I agreed both suffered from this, but I did not see sexuality as defining in the way culture is.

So is being gay the same as being black, indian, jewish, gypsy etc

Of course not.

Originally posted by Otaku
Of course not.

I'm glad you agree

i dont agree i think you know that enough

I think a huge misconception that this thread has run with, is that I DO believe that being gay is LIKE being a member of an ethnic minority. At least it is here in the United States. So, the title of the thread is accurate, while being purposely deceptive. In reality, being gay is NOT an ethnic minority. But it IS like an ethnic minority. Equal rights are up for debate, mocked by society, and the recipient of disdain from a huge portion of the population.

Originally posted by Capt_Fantastic
I think a huge misconception that this thread has run with, is that I DO believe that being gay is LIKE being a member of an ethnic minority. At least it is here in the United States. So, the title of the thread is accurate, while being purposely deceptive. In reality, being gay is NOT an ethnic minority. But it IS like an ethnic minority. Equal rights are up for debate, mocked by society, and the recipient of disdain from a huge portion of the population.

and in this respect I agree with you, and throughout my posts always have - its the cultural connotation I did not agree with and still do not.

my 2 cents: if the thread starter is saying what I think they're saying, then I agree....homosexuals may be under some of the same negative experiences as ethnic minorities but they are not themselves ethnic minorities

What's with all the damn homo threads?! Jesus, don't you people have something else to talk about? My infected belly button that creates puss and is stinky is more interesting then this..

I wouldn't complain, but after the third topic enough's enough.. It's just gay people..