Mid-Research Review

My topic for the capstone project is LGBT(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Rights. This topic focuses on the treatment and equality of those included in the LGBT community. This subject is touchy and I know for me it is becoming especially hard to not be bias on a topic that is hot in the media. In this paper I will be discussing the general overview of my topic, what I have done so far, and where I hope to take my project.

 

LGBT Rights is a topic that has taken America by storm within the last 30 years. With the discovery of the AIDS virus, the lifestyle of homosexuals and transgenders has become spotlighted. With the discussion of LGBT rights there are mainly 3 major views on the topic, those who find it immoral and wrong, those who tolerate but do not have an opinion and those who support and encourage being homosexual or transgender. The research that I found has been mainly focused on three specific questions; is being homosexual a decision or not? (Nature vs. Nurture), is being homosexual wrong and immoral or not? And should homosexuals be allowed to marry? When it comes to religion and homosexuality there is a plethora of articles and information to prove that it goes against what it says in the Bible. All of that information however is from how one person interprets the Bible.

 

            Most of my research has focused on acceptance of the LGBT Community in our society. My nonfiction book focused on the opposing viewpoints on Homosexuality. Some viewpoints were; the origins of homosexuality, if society encourage increased acceptance of homosexuality, If homosexuality immoral, and if society sanction gay and lesbian families.  My documentary focused on educating the public on transgenders and transgenders in different cultures. The documentary gave the viewers a more intimate look into the different transgender communities from around the world. My articles had taken a few different approaches, some such as; major marketing campaigns celebrating gay pride, a speech given by Hilary Clinton, and some other articles that focus on religion. All of these means of research have acceptance as a common topic, whether positive or negative.

 

            The road where I think my research will start to take is one leaning toward finding out why homosexuality is so taboo. In some cultures it is accepted and considered normal, but why not in the U.S.?  To find the root of this problem I will probably need to take a step back and look at the history between America and the homosexual community that lives here. I think the answer does lie in history and will hopefully give me an endpoint to this project. If the history becomes a dead end I could look at the laws concerning homosexual rights and the activism to change them. Looking at law would be an easier way to go, but I’m looking for an interesting road, not the easy one.

           

            My goals for the future are to hopefully get this project done on time, with most everything done. As I continue to research I will continue to hold back my bias opinion and give the best information possible. I hope the direction I wish to take my project works out for me. And in the end I hope that I can get people to open their eyes a little more to see the changes that are happening around us.