LGBTQ+

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The legal environment and the development of social views and attitudes about a person's
sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression have improved during the past
twenty years. However, members of the LGBTQ community continue to experience pervasive
and obvious gender bias in all spheres of public and private life, such as housing, employment,
academic opportunities, the ability to purchase goods and services, and the chances to actively
participate in societal decision-making.
A growing number of legislation restricting or outright banning the rights of LGBTQ people are
being passed across the nation under the pretext of religious freedom. Furthermore, horrific
discrimination against these people frequently results from homophobia and discomfort with
those who don't fit into outdated gender and sex stereotypes. Adults who identify as
homosexual or lesbian experience hostility or harassment in the workplace in some capacity,
including being fired or forced to resign because of their sexuality, according to nearly 41% of
such individuals.
In our country the Philippines is regarded as a gay-welcoming nation. However, it has been
claimed that the LGBT people in the Philippines, particularly LGBT students, face bullying and
prejudice from their families, communities, and schools. Filipino LGBT students' health has been
negatively impacted by bullying and discrimination, but the material that is available does not
particularly address this group and only covers a small portion of its issues. For instance, they
supplied in-depth material about politics and society but nothing about the religious side in "Let
us be". Many topics were covered in "Being LGBT in Asia: The Philippines Country Report”, but
it did not specifically target LGBT students. Neither of them was created from an LGBT
organization's point of view. Therefore, it is important to investigate the difficulties people are
experiencing, identify the root causes of those problems, and consider potential remedies. In
addition, it's important to comprehend why this country is regarded as being gay-friendly.

1. Same sex marriage.

The union of two persons, typically a man and a woman. Despite the fact that same-sex
marriage has been outlawed by law, religion, and custom in the majority of the world's
countries, the legal and societal responses to it have ranged from celebration to
punishment. The prevailing view is that homosexual relationships are morally equivalent
to heterosexual unions and are deserving of the same protections and advantages. The
judges based some of their conclusions on how society's attitudes and ideas have
changed. A same-sex relationship is any romantic or sexual association between
individuals of the same sex. Civil unions may be permitted in countries where same-sex
marriage is prohibited, Same-sex marriage is the legally recognized.
2. Sexual Assault
Every community and demography is impacted by sexual violence, including the LGBTQ
community. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals encounter sexual violence at rates
that are comparable to or higher than those of heterosexual individuals, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over one in ten LGBTQ IPV
survivors have experienced sexual assault by partners, according to the National
Coalition of Anti-Violence Projects (NCAVP). Studies show that more than half of
transgender and bisexual people will experience sexual violence at some time in their
lives. As a group, LGBTQ individuals experience higher rates of poverty, stigma, and
marginalization, which makes us more susceptible to sexual assault. They also
experience higher levels of hate-related violence, which frequently manifests as sexual
assault. In addition, the hyper sexualized of LGBTQ individuals and the stigmatization of
our relationships by society can result in intimate partner violence brought on by
internalized homophobia and shame, However, as a community, they almost ever
discuss the effects of sexual violence on or the needs that area has for preventing sexual
assault and providing treatment and support for survivors.

3. Employment Discrimination
According to a recent United Nations study, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
and intersex (LGBTI) people reported being harassed, bullied, or discriminated against
by others at work because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and
sex characteristics. In China, the Philippines, and Thailand, the percentages were 21
percent, 30 percent, and 23 percent, respectively (SOGIESC). The data demonstrates
that the few firms with LGBTI-inclusive policies have benefited from having them. Less
workplace discrimination and higher levels of reported job satisfaction among LGBTI
people are related to the presence of more protective measures. An environment that is
more welcoming and affirming is likely to boost LGBTI employees' satisfaction and
loyalty, increase productivity, and enhance the company's reputation.

4. Acceptance
LGBTQ+ activist Barbara Gittings once said, “Equality means more than passing
laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of our communities.”
Political victories are crucial for the LGBTQ+ community, but real LGBTQ acceptance
goes beyond that. When we feel appreciated, acknowledged, and cherished by our
friends, coworkers, and family, the true battle will have been won, as Barbara Gittings
once stated. We eagerly anticipate the day when every LGBTQ person will feel free to be
themselves, without having to hide their affection for or identification with a particular
group. The way society responds to, values, and supports individuals who identify as
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer is known as LGBTQ acceptance. Any other
sexual or gender minority, such as non-binary people, is also included in this. So, how
does acceptance of LGBTQ people look? In the same way as any other method of social
acceptability. It looks like being accepted and respected by your friends and family as an
LGBTQ person. At work, you feel respected. At home and in your neighborhood, you feel
free to be who you really are. You never experience the need to conceal your identity in
order to participate equally in society. Acceptance of LGBTQ people equates to political
and financial power for the LGBTQ community as a whole. Equal access to housing,
healthcare, and other services.