It was nice seeing your opinions on my title. Some of you judged the topic more than the title, but hey, that’s all right. Although most of you liked that my title, Accepting Homosexuality, was interesting and intriguing, you also said it was boring which doesn’t make sense. :P But it’s all good! I already knew it was a bit bland. One of the top suggestions was: Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I thought that was cute! Kudos for you! A funny suggestion was: Hot Girl on Girl Action. I’m guessing a guy wrote this. While it was funny and sparks a person’s interest, I don’t think it’ll fit well with my paper. But thanks for the suggestions you guys!
So, I finally picked a title and revised...well, tweaked my intro. Hope you enjoy it! Tell me what you think.
"All Men Are Created Equal--Unless You're Gay"
We all have them: those childhood memories we aren’t supposed to bring up ever again. Well, right here, right now, I’m going to share mine with you. When I was a little girl, around seven years old, I recall visiting my Aunt Candy's house for dinner. She lived with a woman named “Shauna,” but I never questioned her relationship with Shauna beyond housemates. As I looked around at pictures and trinkets that consumed their shelf space, I remember being perplexed over a particular photograph. In it, there was a crowd comprised of family and friends surrounding my Aunt Candy and Shauna. They were clad in white and embracing, so I knew something about the picture was special. Confused, I shouted: "Mommy! They're kissing! Girls don't kiss each other!" Awkwardness ensued for the rest of the day. This photo was their wedding union. My mother tried her best to hush my curiosity, but that in no way stifled the obvious questions that, as an inquisitive child, I wanted and needed answered. My parents tried to answer all of my questions: Are girls allowed to kiss? How come we didn't go to the wedding? Is Shauna my aunt? Is Aunt Candy my uncle? This last question was sadly a question I needed answered due to misinformation and a lack of understanding of the world that surrounded me. I thought this because my aunt carries the more masculine features, and I was used to heterosexual couple characteristics. Reflecting on this personal memory allows me to reconsider its implications.
This seems like an article I would definitely read because I know that it can spark controversy. I like to hear peoples opinions on serious issues such as this one. I also would like to hear how the story continues.
ReplyDeleteI like it already. I feel like I am drawn into your topic and not feeling confused at all about where you are headed. I think it is funny how when we are young we don't question the things that we have always known, like Candy and Shauna. This is such a great way to make us look past stereotypes and think about what the real issues are. I know there are so many!
ReplyDeleteThanks, guys! I'm glad you guys liked my personal anecdote. I feel like the rest of my paper is crappy though. I definitely need to work on it.
ReplyDeleteI thought all mens are created equal. However, sometimes my parents treat better to my older brother than me...
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