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    This document summarizes a cultural immersion study focused on understanding the experiences of the LGBTQ community. The researcher interviewed four LGBTQ individuals to learn how religion, family values, and discrimination impact their coming out process and lives. A key finding was that religion was often used to justify bullying and oppression. The interviews revealed that negative experiences like bullying often began at a young age. While some families were accepting, others disowned LGBTQ relatives due to religious beliefs. The researcher concluded that more work is still needed to combat discrimination and achieve true equality for the LGBTQ community.

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    Running Head: CULTURAL IMMERSION

    Cultural Immersion
    Destiney Pattillo
    Georgia State University

    CULTURAL IMMERSION

    Abstract
    Over the course of two months Social Work students focused on research and analysis over
    specific cultures in society. The focus of the analysis was to learn in depth the social issues
    people of various cultures experience. The focal point of this analysis was the LBGTQ
    community and religion. The researcher wanted to understand how religion and family values
    play into the coming out process for individuals of the LBGTQ population. The study consisted
    of an interview which focused on the cultural issues, and discrimination people of this group face
    growing up. The candidate being interviewed spoke about the trends, and bullying that this
    population faces throughout life based on religious beliefs of what is right and wrong.

    CULTURAL IMMERSION

    Introduction
    Members of the LBGTQ community face many different forms of discrimination today in
    America. The analyzer that was focused on researching the LBGTQ population had been
    exposed to many different stereotypes surrounding this group in the past. One of the biggest
    stereotypes that are believed about this population is the misconception that every person in this
    unit is the same, with the same story. Individuals of this population are discriminated against at
    the work place, and in school. Gender roles and the churches view of what is right and wrong is
    the root to LBGTQ oppression. In particular I had heard many negative responses about this
    community in church, and was looked down upon for befriending individuals that were gay. It
    became clear that people of this community were shunned by the Christian church I attended,
    and it sparked an interest. How does religion play into the coming out process, and how does it
    influence discrimination of these people (Lum, 2011)?

    The LBGTQ Community


    In the past the researcher had worked with someone apart of the LBGTQ community, and
    saw firsthand how bullying occurs in the work place. In the time period of working with this
    individual numerous altercations occurred because other men at work picked on him for being
    feminine. It became clear that the people saying the most hurtful things at work to the victim
    were church goers. It was baffling for the researcher to see how many people were using religion
    as their weapon to hurt this individual. The researcher personally did not believe all of the
    prejudice gossip that surrounded this population in the media, but as a whole they were
    uneducated on the topic. The individual was exposed to members of this community, but only
    people that were White and Christian. The student did not understand how other religions
    affected the coming out process, and felt it was important to learn how each persons story is
    unique and special.
    Many people feel that societal hate is a problem of the past, but after interviewing four
    individuals of the LBGTQ population it was learned that this problem is an epidemic hurting not
    just our generation, but every generation living today. Even though the analysist had not been
    exposed to many people apart of this community, it was more than relevant for the student to
    become highly educated on this population. This topic needed to be learned because working in
    social work involves cultural awareness and knowledge of ways to help every culture. It became
    important to the researcher to learn how personal family and cultural beliefs affected each
    individuals livelihood. Without background knowledge about the personal struggles this
    population faces today working in the field with these individuals would have been nearly
    impossible (Bourus, 2010).
    Research

    CULTURAL IMMERSION

    Members of the LBGTQ community are targeted by society in many different ways.
    There are an extreme number of homeless young adults struggling on the streets due to being
    kicked out for being gay. Research suggests that parental acceptance or alienation plays a major
    role in the mental health, and success of teens struggling with sexuality (Meyer, 2003). Members
    of the LBGTQ community are at a higher risk of mental health disorders, suicide, and substance
    abuse. This statistic is directly linked to the societal stresses people of this community face
    (Meyer, 2003).
    Religion also plays into the discrimination that many individuals face after coming out to
    their family and community. The majority of homeless teens on the streets link family culture
    and religion to why they were kicked out of their house (Galupo, 2011). Also one study revealed
    that the Christian church family is one of the last groups a person comes out to, strictly out of
    fear of being judged (Galupo, 2011). Individuals of this population face extreme intersectionality,
    which causes discrimination to form within their group. The idea behind intersectionality
    involves the intersecting of social identities.
    This occurs for example, when a person is oppressed for being LBGTQ, but also is
    discriminated against for being a Christian. The Trans community has staggering statistics
    surrounding intersectionality. For example, Transgender individuals of color are more likely to
    be assaulted, and discriminated against. The rate of suicide is also higher for Transgender
    individuals of color. Also women transitioning into men are still labeled as a weak sex, and
    treated with Sexism views from society. This occurrence shows clearly that members of the
    LBGTQ community are marginalized for different reasons, and all have unique experiences
    based off of culture (Crenshaw, 1993).

    After The Interview


    The researcher was completely touched and shocked after interviewing the subject. It was
    made clear to the interviewer that members of the LBGTQ population are judged by more
    privileged groups in society. One of the topics the subject spoke on that shocked the interviewer
    was how young the bullying began in the subjects life. In Elementary school years before
    coming to terms with his sexuality he was bullied for being a weakling. Kids would make fun of
    him for not wanting to play sports with the other boys and it was made clear to him that he was
    very different. Another topic that was touched on in the interview was family culture and
    religion. It was discussed that the interviewer witnessed hate from the church after befriending a
    gay male, and inviting him to the service. The subject spoke from experience and elaborated on
    the fact that his family was religious, but loved him no matter what. He also spoke on the fact
    that he has very stern religious grandparents that still do not know the real him, or his story.
    It was very eye opening to speak with someone who has been held back due to religious
    boundaries even inside of their own family. The individual spoke that he has had a very easy

    CULTURAL IMMERSION

    coming out experience compared to majority of his friends. He has a family that loves and
    protects him first, but others are not that lucky. The subject did say however, that without
    religious judgement he feels he would be culturally accepted in his family, and for some reason
    something that is known to represent love hinders him in so many ways. The subject still
    considers himself a Christian, and feels God has helped him be comfortable with himself over a
    rough few years, but he whole heartedly feels people are misguided.

    Cultural Work
    One strategy that the researcher feels is necessary to use when working with members of
    the LBGTQ community is to come into the situation with a want to learn. Social Workers cannot
    box people up into categories, and each unique story is important. Many people think they know
    numerous gay people so they get their struggles, but every struggle is special. Family
    background, and culture play into each persons story, and they are not just a member of the
    LBGTQ community. These individuals represent many other groups in society and in some cases
    get even more hate thrown their way simply because of their culture.

    Conclusion
    Even with the recent success the LBGTQ community is still a marginalized minority in
    America today. Although, the right of marriage was passed in 2015 the fight for equality is not
    over. Members of the LBGTQ community are still being fired, oppressed, and violently attacked
    for their sexual orientation. Based on research found at fusion.net twenty transsexual individuals
    have been killed in 2015, these statistics show that even with progress major issues still remain.
    The hatred that is spread regarding this population does not go away with the passing of laws,
    and it will take years of action to see true equality.

    CULTURAL IMMERSION

    References
    Alida, B. (2010). A Systematic Review of Parental Influences on the Health and Well-Being of
    Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth: Time for a New Public Health Research and Practice
    Agenda. Primary Prevention , 33.
    Lum, D. (2011). Culturally Competent Practice . Belmont, Ca: Cengrage Learning .
    Meyer, I. (2003). Prejudice, Social Stress, and Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual
    Populations: Conceptual Issues and Research Evidence. HHS , 24.
    Ortez, V. (2007). Racial Identity and Racial Treatment of Mexican Americans. Acedemia , 16.
    Paz, G. (2011). Advancing Diversity through a Framework of Intersectionality: Inclusion of
    LGBT Issues in Higher Education. Diversity Digest , 12.
    Rivas, J. (n.d.). Retrieved November 1, 2015, from http://fusion.net/story/185799/2015transgender-women-murdered-underreported/

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