Unit 14 LGBTQ

Heteronormativity is the idea that heterosexuality is the only form of acceptable sexuality and along with that idea comes traditional and even strict gender roles. I could not disagree with this concept anymore. I am in a heterosexual marriage and still believe that there are no such thing as "gender roles". I look at my relationship and we both feel that we are an equal partnership; we both work, cook, clean, balance the check book, be active, and make decisions together. The idea of traditional gender roles drives me crazy because it creates unrealistic expectations and confusion for individuals, no matter what sexual orientation they are. Heteronormativity creates feelings of uncertainty and dislike for oneself for individuals who may be questioning their own sexuality because the expectation is unrealistic and even unreachable. Truth be told many of the same-sex couples I know are no different then their heterosexual counterparts. Like blended and step-families my hope is that the LQBTQ will one day be widely accepted and respected. You don not have to agree with someones choices to respect them.