Blog-5

Homophobia is the dislike of or prejudice against homosexual people.  Heterosexism is the discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation.  Many people with homophobia or who believe in heterosexism bully and are mean to homosexuals.  This bullying takes place in many schools and is a real problem in the world.  Rofes believes that children have no say in life.  They are subjected to what their parents do and believe.  Unfortunately, children are often beaten in their own home where they are supposed to feel safe and comfortable.  Even though there are programs set up to take children out of this situation, they do not get a say whether they must continue to live with their parents or not.  The liberal and radical distinctions relate to addressing homophobia and heterosexism with contemporary understandings of childhood because one view embraces the changing times and the other does not.  Society is changing and starting to be more accepting of people of all sexual orientations.  Because of liberal views, children may now feel more comfortable admitting their sexual preferences.  With radical views, children may be afraid and not willing to open up about their sexual preferences.  Children should be able to be themselves in school and not worry whether they are going to be bullied or made fun of for being who they are.  The liberal views allow children to feel comfortable with who they truly are.