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When good people ignore, bad people do awful things
without consequence
Bad things happen when we stop taking notice
I’ve stopped reading and
watching the news
Today, the majority of news stories and articles from around the world are often sad, distressing and negative, all of which can have a significant impact on our mental health. The constant flow has meant many of us have become desensitised to horrific situations taking place right now. Though it is unfortunate, switching off is not the answer. Instead, get your news from credible sources and focus on the news that is important to you and affects your life and the lives of those around you if you are not aware of laws that restrict your rights, atrocities and miscarriages of justice around the world, who will hold those in power to account and impact change? Switching off also means you are unaware of all the good causes and initiatives within your community, which you would be happy to get involved in and may lift your spirits. It is vital to be engaged, which is why Gayther has created services and tools to help you understand more about what is happening in the world around you.
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Disinformation and misinformation are designed to confuse, mislead and
suppress the truth
Going online, especially when searching for LGBTQIA+-related stories and posts, you will likely be presented with hundreds, if not thousands, of results from around the world. Though many might sound credible, often the headlines are designed to be clickbait, to attract readership, and to trick people into visiting a website or presenting opinions and theories as fact. The headlines often do not reflect the content or body of the article or post, and most will cite sources, lack evidence or provide supporting arguments. Let’s explore some of the main themes.
- It is an ideology – No, some governments like to label the community as an ideology, but it is not. An ideology, by definition, typically relates to a political, religious or societal position, meaning it is a set of beliefs or philosophies which people within a group share and have in common. People from the community do not have an agenda except for collectively wanting the same rights and protections as heterosexual and cisgender individuals living within their country and region. LGBTQIA+ individuals are, instead, just accepting who they are, which is not a belief but instead a statement of fact and one of identity
- Seek to corrupt – Not true. Most LGBTQIA+ individuals accept who they are, and though, unfortunately for many, the journey of acceptance can be long, it is essential that everyone is aware that it is okay to be yourself, whatever that might be, straight or gay, cisgender or transgender. That is not to say the community is perfect; like every group worldwide, there are exceptions. A small number of people who might not come from a good place or with good intentions, but those individuals certainly do not represent the majority, and most within the community want people to be themselves, to find acceptance and to take pride in whatever way they choose to identify
- Learning about gay makes you gay – No, learning about the community will not make children gay. Instead, it will teach them that being different is not bad or should be feared. Learning more creates better understanding, reduces fear and misinformation, helps them come to terms with who they are, and helps them become more tolerant of those around them who may identify differently. In the same way that learning about religion does not make you follow that religion, or reading about serial killers will mean you will suddenly have urges that you did not before. Most people know or suspect who they are or who their loved ones might be. Still, they may struggle to accept themselves or those closest to them due to society and fear of how others might react.
- The simple truth is that the community seeks equality, meaning the same legal rights and protections as everyone else and for people to be able to love whomever they want to love and be who they want to be, without fear of persecution and discrimination.
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The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way regarding equal treatment and legal recognition over the past 20 years. Today, many countries still classify same-sex relationships as illegal. The Gather LGBTQIA+ Equality Index is an annual index that is designed to help you discover more about individual countries and how well they treat members of the LGBTQIA+ community
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For members of the press and media | Gayther has researched and compiled extensive community-related data and information over the years. Research and analysis give us a unique perspective and a platform to provide greater insight into key areas and topics. To support press and media members, we have created a dedicated area. An online space which features the latest releases, a collection of stock images, and a range of print-ready materials related to the different aspects of the service. Including access to Gayther branding materials, key statics and direct quotes from Gayther
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