Chapter 11:
I can’t believe how many myths there are when it comes to the LGBT community. In fact some of these myths are pretty ridiculous. Welcome back to your Gay 101 course. Take a seat and listen as I point out the real truth behind some of these misconceptions.
Myth #1: Only Gay people are friends with other gay people
Yes, I've heard this from my own aunt. She actually thought that the only friends I hang out with are gay people. I've explain to her that just because I’m a lesbian, it doesn’t mean I only hang out with my rainbow brothers and sisters. She took it as a shock when I told her I had straight and bisexual friends as well. That’s why there’s an S in GSA, (GSA stands for Gay, Straight, Alliance in case you didn't know). Not only do we hang out with our rainbow family, we also hang out with the ones who support us as well.
Myth #2: Homosexuals are out to convert the straight people
This has to be the most stupid myths I have ever heard. It is impossible to convert someone’s orientation. Just because we’re rainbows doesn't mean we’re out to get anyone and everyone. If you’re gay then that’s cool, if you’re straight, then that’s also cool. We’re not sexual predators, waiting to hunt down a helpless straight person and hump them until they turn into a rainbow. It’s just silly.
Myth #3: Gay men are generally very feminine while lesbians are generally masculine.
Yes there are gay men who do show feminine qualities and there are lesbians who show masculine qualities as well. But of course, not every lesbian and gay person act like that. There are different sub-groups of rainbows within the gay and lesbian community. Unfortunately, the media likes to stereotype the LGBT community and influence the public to think a certain way.
Myth #4: Women become lesbians because they have had a “bad” experience with men
If that were the case then almost every woman in this planet would have become a lesbian. One of my friends has trouble with guys and yet she’s not running to the rainbow team anytime soon. It’s also not right to assume that a woman is a lesbian just because she had bad experiences with men. Even some lesbians have bad experiences with other lesbians. How you deal with the opposite or even the same sex doesn't justify your orientation.
Myth #5: In a homosexual relationship, one partner usually plays the role of the husband and the other plays the role of the wife
In my relationship with Samantha, we both have equal roles. There is no “husband” or “wife” in the relationship because in same sex relationships there are no stereo typical gender roles that some heterosexual couples tend to do.
*Following article was published on dgotay.tumblr.com on November of 2011
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