Homosexuals Going Against Social Norms

This article shines light on a store in Arkansas shielding a magazine cover revealing a gay couple holding their baby, to shoppers. Using a “Family Shield” that is used primarily to shield pornography, this merely blocked Elton John and David Furnish fawning over their newborn child. Branching from the magazine incident, the article goes on to portray the suffering that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals are forced to endure. They are subjected to everything from heterosexist language, to disapproval of their lifestyles and countless stereotypes.

This portrayal demonstrates what happens when an individual violates social norms. Although homosexuality should be socially accepted, unfortunately in many places it is not considered a social norm. When homosexuals are open about their sexuality they are often judged and in this case, are deemed inappropriate. This discrimination against what is not considered “normal” can also be related to my job at Abercrombie and Fitch. Prior to applying you must go to the store to make sure they want you to apply. They will not hire you if you are bigger than a size six and will discriminate against you if you are not what they consider to be socially acceptable.

I think that this is morally wrong and that people should not be so judgmental. It should not matter whether someone is gay or straight, are I do not believe that someone’s sexuality should be considered inappropriate. It is their decision and people should not be so judgmental and take these social norms so seriously. These rules that regulate social life are then governed by roles. The role of men in society is to marry women and the role of women is to marry men. By violating their roles it goes against the norms of society. Ironically, gay men and women consider their social identity to be associated with homosexuality. Although it may often be looked down upon, it still exists is seemingly accepted by some. This raises complications that although it is not a social norm by all, it is still seen as a social identity.