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Discrimination of male homos

exuality in Hong Kong

Bird
Leung(1155033347)

Background
It was estimated that 10% men is gay in H
ong Kong
56.4% people cannot accept male homos
exual
(Hong Kong Federation of Youth Group, 2005)

Discrimination occurs in Hong Kong

Consequence of discrimination
harm the rights of male homosexuals
Affect their opportunity in work
Keep distance from them
Affect their opportunity in social activities

Cause of the discrimination

The traditional concept of regular relation
ship in Hong Kong
- Chinese tradition
- British tradition (Hong Kong is under Bri
tish
colonialism in 1990s)

The traditional concept

Chinese traditional concept
ul

- having babies is important in a successf

marriage
- baby should have both the mothers an

fathers love
Which homosexual marriage
cannot provide

The traditional concept

British traditional concept
- Christian religion
- Does not allow homosexuality
People will label the homosexuals

Solution for discrimination

Allow homosexual marriage
they should have their own right
eliminate the prejudice
Example : Holland
Changes : 95% citizens in Holland accept ga
y and lesbian (VWS, 2004)

Solution for discrimination

Government can give financial assistance to ho
mosexual organizations

can hold more activities

educate the public
help fighting for the right of gay and lesbian

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