Gender Identity And Sexuality

Having a better understanding of what gender identity is, along with sexuality. Let’s look at how these two topics have been enhanced by the public. As talked about before gender identity and sexuality is not a new concept. It was talked about in the bible and has been mentioned in many textbooks that are in reference about gender and sexuality. Even though, it has been referenced throughout history as well as, becoming a popular subject it has been become an international topic. In recent years’ society had the ability to see one of the greatest icon transform himself into a woman. This is in reference to Robert Kardashian who is known for his involvement with the O.J. Simpson murder trial case of 1995. We are seeing gender identity and sexuality in our television shows as well as, the movies that we are watching. They include but are not limited to Orange is the New Black and Empire. The three points that have made an incredible impact on gender identity and sexuality is: Social media outlets, local and
As we have seen on television as well as, the newspapers. Where famous celebrities that include music icons, Hollywood actors and actresses, and sports stars are opening up their personal lives about their sexuality and gender transformation. The public has not just witness their life choices as well as, the struggles that they are going through at home and at work. However, there has been news broadcasts at local schools where some students who are dealing with gender identity and have to resort to using the bathroom in their own home due to the criticism that is displaced by their peers. Due to the local news as well as, international news coverage (Westbrook & Schilt, 2014, p. 38), there are changes that are being made in local towns, business, and centers to open transgender bathrooms. Furthermore, the courts, and jurisdictions are making changes in the rights to accommodate those individuals (Fabricio, 2016, p.