Issue of being gay

[Corzhens]

With the LGBT getting a voice in the society, the teachers now should be careful in noticing a gay student for he may get in hot water. A gay student has a right to complain against discrimination and the teacher will always be a culprit in the eyes of the public even if the teacher has no malice in her comments. Anyway I think this issue should be discussed by the school board so they will have a guideline in handling such cases.

 

[GuestHu]

A gay is a person and a person has a right to freedom of expression. So, if he is reprimanded for showing his true colors then he has the right to complain. But if his actions seem indecent like sexually harassing his classmate or bullying or did something cruel then, reprimand him not his gayness but his actions.

 

[Jelineex]

I am not against a gay person but I am concern on their attitude. Some gays are discipline and refine. Others, are unruly and misbehaving. Their behavior sets them to bad situation. I understand that any gay person or LBGT community do have the right and need to be respected. Somehow they need to behave accordingly.

 

[Mohammed P Abdullahi]

LGBT or being gay is totally fine as long as it doesn't affect or hurt anyone. Everyone has the right to express themselves in a way they won't be judged for it but sadly people do judge and bully anyone who is unique or different because for them it some kind of sort of threat for them.

 

[Carlo28]

Homosexuality is not a matter of choice. Instead, it seems quite clear to me that there is a combination of genetic and biological factors that cause people to become gay. Choice and willfulness have nothing to do with who does and does not become homosexual. Those who are gay have no more choice over their sexual preferences than those who are heterosexual.

 

[Jeane]

There is a time, not too long ago, when students were expelled from schools because they were gay. Much has changed since then but still not everyone is open-minded enough to admit that some other person's sexual orientation is none of their business.

The point is even if someone knows that a certain student is gay and maybe they love someone in the same class, this should be treated like any other relationship. If the students are discriminated against, action should be taken, the offenders punished.

 

[Rathiel]

LGBT students should be treated as other students, and as such, should have the same expectations as other students. They're not entitled to special treatment, but rather, they should be getting the same treatment as other students. Their sexual orientation should have no bearing in how the teacher treats them. They're students first and foremost and should, therefore, be subject to the same rules and regulations as their peers.

More often than not, teachers fall under the demographic where homosexuality might not have been so widely accepted. In such cases, they too should learn to accept and learn of the situation. If a teacher makes untoward remarks out of pure ignorance, then discourse should occur so they can take the opportunity to correct themselves. However, if a teacher acts spitefully and in a manner that is detrimental to the well-being of a student, then they're not fit to be teachers.

Teaching is a profession where one has to learn continuously. You may have your biases, but you're there to impart knowledge to the next generation, not your hate and prejudice.