Advocacy for the Rights of the LGBTQ Community as a Marginalized Group in Society

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Dear Sir/ Madam

I’m writing this letter to you regarding the advocacy of marginalized groups in society, particularly the LGBTQ team. For years now, individuals who identify themselves as homosexual, bisexual or lesbian have been condemned for their stance and made to feel inferior and abnormal. As a marriage and family therapist and a member of the professional association, I have witnessed firsthand some of the challenges that marginalized people experience due to prejudice and the stereotypical nature of society. Discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community has adverse effects on their mental health and general wellness (Taylor, 2020). Some countries already have inclusive policies that cater to marginalized groups’ needs and ensure they are treated equally as heterosexual citizens. On the other hand, other countries still lag as far as the LGBTQ matter is concerned and still subject members of this group to mental and physical torture to conform them.

My fieldwork as a family and marriage therapist has enhanced my knowledge and experience to understand the significance of listening and considering the LGBTQ community. As an expert, it is my responsibility to view the issue from a personal and systemic view and advocate for their rights as diligent citizens. This marginalized group is likely to develop somatic symptoms, anxiety, suicidal behavior, and depressive effect compared to heterosexual individuals (Ali,2017). My ethical codes compel me to speak up on behalf of this marginalized group, condemn their discrimination and ill-treatment, and create awareness on inclusivity and unified society. Affirmative therapy has proved essential and influential in combatting the adverse effects of discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community. It validates the experiences and identities of different LGBTQ members in society by creating a safe space to express themselves and feel a sense of belonging altogether.

The primary objective of the advocacy for the rights of the LGBTQ family is to eliminate the conversion policy adopted by different cultures in the country that believe physical and mental torture will turn gay people heterosexual. This initiative also targets the discrimination of LGBTQ members in the employment sector and society in general. Subjecting these individuals to mental and physical torture because of their identities and sexual orientation is unfair, outdated, and shameful in the modern world. It disturbs their mental health, self-esteem, and ability to express themselves freely like the rest of the citizens (Lewis & Kern, 2018). Additionally, it causes physical injuries that hinder their productivity and ability to support their families and carry out their daily routines. For this reason, legislative protection must be employed to condemn and ban it from society henceforth.

The government working hand in hand with various LGBTQ programs has established strategies to eradicate the discrimination of marginalized groups in society. Human rights for LGBTQ people should be heightened and mandated to protect this vulnerable group. Additionally, the government needs to develop and implement policies that pin perpetrators and ensure they are punished accordingly. This plan will warn people from harassing, discriminating, or inflicting physical pain on gay individuals (Hull,2016). There is a need to create awareness in society regarding inclusivity significance and a unified front in all aspects of the country. Stakeholders should also monitor human rights violation patterns linked to the marginalized group and devise techniques to curb such practices. These policies will bring forth a society that works together for its betterment and focuses on much more significant issues affecting the nation. These policies create a sense of belonging to the LGBTQ community and allow them to tap into their potential and express themselves freely. Failure to take legislative action against prejudice on marginalized groups will see many cultures continue to practice the conversion culture and treat such sexual orientations as disorders.

It is undeniable that the discrimination of marginalized groups causes more harm than good. Since the government has the best interest of its citizens at heart, it should consider working hand in hand with experts like family and marriage therapists to ease the mental illness burden on the LGBTQ group. It is high time the government and stakeholders became serious and worked towards achieving a neutral community where everybody is somebody. People can look beyond gender or sexual orientation during interactions, especially in social settings.

I look forward to receiving your feedback and approval regarding the issue tabled. If you have any questions about the advocacy of the rights of the marginalized groups, feel free to communicate via email Email address@gmail.comYours Sincerely,

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References

Ali, D. (2017). Safe spaces and brave spaces. NASPA Research and Policy Institute, 2, 1-13.

Hull, K. E. (2016). Legal consciousness in marginalized groups: the case of LGBT people. Law & Social Inquiry, 41(3), 551-572.

Lewis, M. M., & Kern, S. (2018). Using education law as a tool to empower social justice leaders to promote LGBTQ inclusion. Educational administration quarterly, 54(5), 723-746.

Taylor, C. J. (2020). Health consequences of laws and public policies that target or protect marginalized populations. Sociology Compass, 14(2), e12753.