As homosexuality has become more prominent or more obvious in recent years, when we take a look at certain communities and cultures, there are many who still do not feel that they are open enough to come forward or feel safe enough to show the loved ones who they truly are.
When it comes to homosexuality, it has gradually started to become much more acceptable to publicise your relationship but depending on which household you were brought up in, this is not always the case.
When doing some research in regard to how homosexuality is accepted in other countries, the sight of same-sex couples that we have become accustomed to, is not so acceptable in as many as 80 countries across the globe. With our neighbours as close as Greece and Cyprus not being accommodating to homosexuality, people who have been brought up within a traditional family, may experience problems for just trying to be themselves.
The age old argument of whether or not homosexuality is something that the individual is born with or something that is brought on by the individual’s surroundings etc is irrelevant, as if you are ‘born’ gay or have taken a likening to the opposite sex, you can have a very difficult experience if you are not accepted within your closest support network.
When we take a look at certain countries, there are laws that are put in place to show homosexuals that they are not welcome or accepted within their community. Regardless of personal beliefs, no-one should be able to dictate who you love or how you should live your life and considering that some countries can enforce amputation of limbs etc, this is more than a step too far!
Although there are many people who do not agree with homosexuality for religious or purely personal opinion on the matter, everyone has the right to live in this world, especially if they are not breaking any laws. Homosexuality still has a long way to go in most parts of the world and sometimes it’s just a matter of people not understanding why people love the same gender as themselves. Being homophobic can be likened to discriminating against those who are disabled, which is an area which is definitely unacceptable to say the least.
Living in a world where we don’t know if we will be here tomorrow should be more of issue, than not allowing people to be happy within their personal life. With natural disasters happening left, right and centre, homosexuality should be the least of our worries and hopefully as the years go by, the 80 countries who are opposed to it, will loosen their reigns a little so people can enjoy the life that they were born to live.
