The Discussion: What is Racism and the LGBTQ+ Community?
In recent years, the discussion of “racism” and the “LGBTQ+ community” has become a popular topic in many countries. It is a trending topic on social media, and many people have different opinions about it. The younger generation pays close attention to and supports the ideas of “anti-racism” and the “LGBTQ+ community,” but these concepts have slowly become twisted. Many young teenagers misunderstand these ideas, which has also created resentment and disagreement between these topics. In this article, we will discuss the original concepts of “anti-racism” and the “LGBTQ+ community,” as well as my point of view on these two popular topics.
The Concept of “Anti-Racism”
Racism was a serious issue in earlier years. As we all know, people from different countries have different skin colors, such as black, yellow, tan, and white. In those earlier years, the problem of racism was prevalent around the world. The victims of racism were often Black people, as they were losing freedoms and rights. Countries were enacting laws to control the rights of Black individuals. For example, Black people and people of other skin colors had to separate themselves in public spaces. There were Black-only spaces and spaces for other skin colors in almost every public area during that time.
Nowadays, the younger generation has developed a strong awareness of anti-racism. Teenagers on the internet point out that Black people deserve better and fair rights, just as people of other skin colors also deserve fair rights. They have initiated multiple actions to fight against racism, which are intended to protect people of different skin colors. As a part of the younger generation, I have slowly realised that the concept of “anti-racism” is becoming unfriendly and has created many misunderstandings. Is the action of “anti-racism” becoming unacceptable and harmful towards people who are not Black? We will explore this further below.
The Misunderstanding of “Anti-Racism”
People misunderstand that the victims of racism include not only Black people but also individuals of other skin colors. To raise awareness of “anti-racism,” internet users are agreeing that video game developers and movie directors should change their fictional characters’ skin colors to Black. Is this action a positive way to promote awareness of “anti-racism”? As the trend of “making fictional characters” has gone viral all over the internet, more people seem to be disagreeing with the concept of “anti-racism.” People are pointing out that they feel offended and disrespected when they are persuaded to change their skin colors to Black. From my point of view, the majority of internet users are fighting against the action of “anti-racism.” We can see that this action is no longer positive but rather negative.
What’s even more concerning is that people on the internet are being resentful and disrespectful toward white people. Historically, white people have treated Black people in the worst ways. Some teenagers believe that white people should bear the responsibilities and consequences of treating Black people badly in the past. In my opinion, our education has improved in recent years. The system of slavery no longer exists in our society, which means the majority of the world has a high awareness of being respectful to all cultures and skin colors. The current generation of white people may not be as disrespectful as past generations, and they should not bear the responsibility for the historical system of slavery.
The Conclusion of “Anti-Racism”
To summarise, the original purpose of “anti-racism” was to take positive action. Many teenagers on the internet misunderstand the original concept, which leads to additional issues surrounding the topic of “anti-racism.” Everyone deserves equal treatment in our society, regardless of skin color. The main purpose of this topic is that we should be respectful to everyone in the world.
The Concept of the “LGBTQ+ Community”
In recent years, people around the world have developed different mindsets about their sexuality. With the increasing popularity of social media, individuals are sharing information about the “LGBTQ+ Community” through posts and videos. People are adopting more open-minded attitudes and feeling less embarrassed to share their sexuality. The concept of “LGBTQ+” includes bisexual, lesbian, transgender individuals, and more. Some countries are enacting laws that allow people to marry partners of the same gender, providing more rights and freedoms for those who wish to build a family with someone of the same gender.
While it may seem that the “LGBTQ+” community is positive, many people still complain about it. They argue that individuals in this community can be disrespectful and disrupt their usual lives. We will explore this issue further below.
The Issues that are Brought by the “LGBTQ+ Community”
As I mentioned, many people are complaining that the “LGBTQ+ Community” is interfering with their lives. Everyone has their opinions, and we should feel free and comfortable expressing our points of view. However, some individuals in the community seem to be forcing others to support their sexuality and gender.
What’s more, transgender individuals may identify as any gender or object they desire. What problems could arise if a male identifies as female? Does that mean he can use the female restroom simply because he has the right to do so? From my perspective, this is a concerning issue worldwide. People are feeling insecure in such situations. The original purpose of “LGBTQ+” is to allow individuals more freedom to be themselves and to become whatever they wish. Unfortunately, some individuals misuse this opportunity to harass others, which undermines the positive purpose of the movement.
The Summarisation of the “LGBTQ+ Community”
People in this community should not be aggressive toward those who do not support the concept, as everyone has their own opinions. On the other hand, the “LGBTQ+ Community” brings many rights and freedoms to individuals who want to become whoever they are comfortable being. People can build relationships and families with their partners without worrying about the consequences of the laws. However, this does not mean they can misuse these rights to commit illegal acts.
From my perspective, both individuals in the “LGBTQ+ Community” and those who are not part of it should be respectful of each other’s opinions. I believe that if people learn to understand and respect each other’s viewpoints, there will be more supporters of the “LGBTQ+ Community” in the future.
The Final Conclusion of “Anti-Racism” and the “LGBTQ+ Community”
We have explored the concepts of “anti-racism” and the “LGBTQ+ community,” gaining insight into the positive and negative impacts of both topics. We can see that both communities bring rights and freedoms but also create various problems in society.
To conclude, people need to learn to be respectful toward others. I believe that this could decrease the number of arguments on the internet and foster more peace on both sides of disagreements and agreements.