“(Homo)” Legal Matters
(Homo) Normative Legal Discourses and the Queer Challenge - “Recent legal reform in English law has dramatically changed the legal status of the homosexual. Once a social and legal pariah, the contemporary queer finds themselves apparently benefiting from unprecedented legal rights. However, this article seeks to argue that these new-found rights - whether they be in the construction of the family, the workplace or in the operation of leisure - operate so as to enshrine in law a homosexual identity anchored in domesticity and Rubin’s conceptualisation of ‘good’ sex. This article seeks to explore the emergence of the new (homo)normative legal discourse and how two sexual phenomena - barebacking and public sex - continue to present socio-legal challenges to its operation.”
My point of view on this matter is that yes, the laws of the United States are changing for the LGBTQ communities across the country, but does not mean that your sexual activities should be brought up in legal matters. I understand that public sex is one thing but other things should not limit what can change how we live our lives day to day.
If you feel different point of view please feel free to leave comments and i will see that they get answered as soon as I can.
About me
Identity is a community youth center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Same Gender Loving, Transgender and Questioning youth and their Straight Allies in the Southern Tier of New York State. The Identity center serves as a safe place for LGBTQ teens ages 14-20 to find support, ask questions, hang out, and express themselves. We also provide resources, education and support to the families, friends and allies of LGBTQ teens, and to education, health care and social service providers wanting to better serve youth.The opinions expressed here are those of the blogger, and do not represent the views of Identity Youth Center or Southern Tier AIDS Program.
