Word: bglt
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...cultural hegemony of an Anglo-Saxon, Protestant conservatism. Allowing same-sex couples the right to enter into civil marriage in the United States does not, however, impinge in any way on the cultural or religious freedoms that Bush claims to protect. Instead, it affords bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender (BGLT) people a legal status that is granted unconditionally to heterosexual couples upon request...
...creates a definitive second class of BGLT citizens, and it goes against fundamental freedoms,” said Schneider, also a Crimson editor...
Like BGLTS tutors in other houses, the new tutors in Dunster—Mafalda Cardim and Daniel Sargent—will serve primarily as valuable resources for students troubled by or interested in their sexual identities. BGLT students, especially those just beginning to question their sexual orientation, may struggle with coming out, same-sex dating and relations with heterosexual roommates. As BGLTS tutors, Cardim and Sargent can help students sort out problems related to sexuality by providing counseling and information—as well as referring students to social support groups on and off campus. Unlike Dunster?...
Beyond offering individual support, the tutors have the potential to create a sense of belonging among BGLT students in Dunster. The tutors plan to continue community-building events like weekly viewings of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” According to Sargent, a variety of new social activities for the Dunster gay community are in the works as well...
...tutors cannot prevent all prejudice against queer students. Defeating homophobia and establishing a gay-friendly environment in Dunster—and throughout Harvard—requires a concerted and committed effort by tutors, student groups, the administration and all students. Bolstered by a strong in-House support system, BGLT students will hopefully never again feel trapped in the closet—forced to creep out silently, pretend as though they never came out in the first place or, worse yet, endure it alone. Particularly at an institution as liberal as Harvard, students ought to feel confident about asserting their sexuality?...