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(September 23, 2024)
Bits of an essay I wrote for sociology
Social constructs are ideas and concepts that are widely accepted by a society, for
example, the American way of life. Today’s norms were not fixed in the way we see them today. They were shaped over time by what was understood in that certain period and eventually, people accepted them as truth. In essence, the reality we know today was not shaped by an objective, pre-existing truth. People are constantly learning from others, building their knowledge and reality, and every person comes with a self-created reality that evolves as that person grows. Everything is evolving as humans evolve. Nothing is ever stagnant, not even the English language, as it has evolved in recent years and is continuing to evolve, creating unfamiliar words and slang.
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The word “queer” is often used to describe people who do not fit into the categories of cisgender or heterosexual. It has been reclaimed since the 1970s or 1980s and is now used neutrally or positively. Despite this, the idea persists that queer people are not “real men” or “real women” because of their attraction or identity. Men may be seen as too “feminine,” and women may be seen as too “masculine,” with society expecting them to leave certain roles to “real men” or “real women.” Many people have worked to change these views by performing tasks traditionally associated with the opposite gender and proving that anyone, regardless of gender, can excel in any role.
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The first time I remember hearing about LGBTQ+ people was when gay marriage was legalized in the United States. My family reacted negatively, even though they had always told me that people had the right to love whomever they wanted. As I grew older, I saw news stories about LGBTQ+ people living their lives and getting hurt for it. This hurt me because I knew there was something different about me too. It was not until a friend told me to look up the word “queer” that everything started to make sense. If he had not asked me to do this on a school computer, it would have taken me much longer to figure out that there was nothing wrong with me. However, I could not share this discovery with my family, as they opposed anything that was not “normal” or “perfect” in the eyes of their religion.
(September 23, 2024)
Bits of an essay I wrote for sociology
Social constructs are ideas and concepts that are widely accepted by a society, for
example, the American way of life. Today’s norms were not fixed in the way we see them today. They were shaped over time by what was understood in that certain period and eventually, people accepted them as truth. In essence, the reality we know today was not shaped by an objective, pre-existing truth. People are constantly learning from others, building their knowledge and reality, and every person comes with a self-created reality that evolves as that person grows. Everything is evolving as humans evolve. Nothing is ever stagnant, not even the English language, as it has evolved in recent years and is continuing to evolve, creating unfamiliar words and slang.
…
The word “queer” is often used to describe people who do not fit into the categories of cisgender or heterosexual. It has been reclaimed since the 1970s or 1980s and is now used neutrally or positively. Despite this, the idea persists that queer people are not “real men” or “real women” because of their attraction or identity. Men may be seen as too “feminine,” and women may be seen as too “masculine,” with society expecting them to leave certain roles to “real men” or “real women.” Many people have worked to change these views by performing tasks traditionally associated with the opposite gender and proving that anyone, regardless of gender, can excel in any role.
…
The first time I remember hearing about LGBTQ+ people was when gay marriage was legalized in the United States. My family reacted negatively, even though they had always told me that people had the right to love whomever they wanted. As I grew older, I saw news stories about LGBTQ+ people living their lives and getting hurt for it. This hurt me because I knew there was something different about me too. It was not until a friend told me to look up the word “queer” that everything started to make sense. If he had not asked me to do this on a school computer, it would have taken me much longer to figure out that there was nothing wrong with me. However, I could not share this discovery with my family, as they opposed anything that was not “normal” or “perfect” in the eyes of their religion.
(September 23, 2024)
Bits of an essay I wrote for sociology
Social constructs are ideas and concepts that are widely accepted by a society, for
example, the American way of life. Today’s norms were not fixed in the way we see them today. They were shaped over time by what was understood in that certain period and eventually, people accepted them as truth. In essence, the reality we know today was not shaped by an objective, pre-existing truth. People are constantly learning from others, building their knowledge and reality, and every person comes with a self-created reality that evolves as that person grows. Everything is evolving as humans evolve. Nothing is ever stagnant, not even the English language, as it has evolved in recent years and is continuing to evolve, creating unfamiliar words and slang.
…
The word “queer” is often used to describe people who do not fit into the categories of cisgender or heterosexual. It has been reclaimed since the 1970s or 1980s and is now used neutrally or positively. Despite this, the idea persists that queer people are not “real men” or “real women” because of their attraction or identity. Men may be seen as too “feminine,” and women may be seen as too “masculine,” with society expecting them to leave certain roles to “real men” or “real women.” Many people have worked to change these views by performing tasks traditionally associated with the opposite gender and proving that anyone, regardless of gender, can excel in any role.
…
The first time I remember hearing about LGBTQ+ people was when gay marriage was legalized in the United States. My family reacted negatively, even though they had always told me that people had the right to love whomever they wanted. As I grew older, I saw news stories about LGBTQ+ people living their lives and getting hurt for it. This hurt me because I knew there was something different about me too. It was not until a friend told me to look up the word “queer” that everything started to make sense. If he had not asked me to do this on a school computer, it would have taken me much longer to figure out that there was nothing wrong with me. However, I could not share this discovery with my family, as they opposed anything that was not “normal” or “perfect” in the eyes of their religion.