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Sexual Orientation & Human Rights

By: Rana Alizade

Background information

  • Only 16/50 states cover laws that make it illegal to fire someone for being gay

  • senior citizens that are considered LGBT are twice as likely to be homeless

https://asiancorrespondent.com/2015/12/report-family-values-at-forefront-of-lgbt-youth-discrimination-in-cambodia/

Some causes of discrimination:

Some causes of discrimination:

Some causes of sexual orientation discrimantion are because of ideas in the workplace,family values, and religion.

Supporting Point #1

Supporting Point #1

  • 21% of LGBT people were discriminated against in job hiring and pay roll

  • 31% states still allow bosses to fire workers based on their sexual orientation.

  • 41% of LGBT workers have had their office vandalised and items stolen

http://www.taylormarsh.com/2013/08/queer-talk-obama-putin-summit-and-the-role-of-lgbt-rights/

Supporting Point #2

  • 14% of all hate crimes in America are against people classified as LGBT

  • 3 in 10 Americans believe that being LGBT is a choice and not anything in any biological means

Some Facts About Discrimination

Some Facts About Discrimination

  • Discrimination can start at a young age when adolescents experience rejection from their parents

  • 26% of children are kicked out of their homes and are more likely to suffer from depression, use illegal drugs, or attempted suicide

  • Kids are often harassed or bullied while they are in school, which can either be verbal or physical

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