Essays about: "gay human rights"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words gay human rights.

  1. 1. Between Bedroom and Ballot Box : Exploring Sexual Citizenship Through the Lenses of Seyla Benhabib and Martha Nussbaum

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Oskar Rahm; [2023]
    Keywords : Sexual Citizenship; S. Benhabib; M.C Nussbaum; LGBTQ; capabilities Approach; cosmopolitan federalism; human rights; liberal citizenship; republican citizenship; homophobia;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I seek to answer the question of what constitutes a tenable form of sexual citizenship for lesbian-, bisexual- and gay citizens by deploying two models of citizenship which have permeated scholarly and public discourse: the “liberal” and the “republican” model. This is done in conjunction with critical engagement with two political philosophers, and their conceptualization of citizenship. READ MORE

  3. 2. I don’t see a future being gay in this country: A non-legally binding charter and its consequences for queer women in Poland.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Annie Magnusson; [2021-10-14]
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    Abstract : LGBTQ rights are under attack in Europe. Poland is one of its most homophobic countries and many municipalities have announced themselves ‘LGBT-free zones’ by adopting the Family Charter (henceforth the Charter), which is a policy document of a homophobic organization. READ MORE

  4. 3. LGBTIQ rights and inclusion in development: The final frontier in human rights? A qualitative case study of the LGBTIQ community in Tanzania

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Emil Norlén; [2021]
    Keywords : LGBTIQ rights; human rights; Queer theory; SDG 10;

    Abstract : The human rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) population is repeatedly violated in countries around the world. Discrimination, violence, and state-led persecution towards the LGBTIQ population takes a negative toll on development and will ultimately affect the outcome of SDG 10, reduced inequalities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sex, Love and Moral Control: Exploring the effectiveness and limitations of international and regional human rights law relevant to SOGIESC diverse groups in the quest to invalidate Zimbabwe’s “sodomy” law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Farai Irene Chikwanha; [2019]
    Keywords : Zimbabwe; SOGIESC; sex; same-sex attracted persons; sodomy; carnal intercourse against the order of nature; international human rights law; regional human rights law; comparative law; human rights; privacy; equality; non-discrimination; dignity; consensual; morality; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : “Only in the most technical sense is this a case about who may penetrate whom where. At a practical and symbolical level it is about the status, moral citizenship and sense of self-worth of a significant section of the community. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Harmful Effects of Online and Offline Anti LGBTI Hate Speech

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Hanna Nyman; Annastasiya Provozin; [2019]
    Keywords : Hate Speech; LGBTI; Online Hate Speech; Offline Hate Speech; Ukraine; Moldova; Violence; Harmful Effects;

    Abstract : Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI) are discriminated and subjected to violence in societies across the world, and ensuring their rights is on the international agenda. On a European level, nationalism, state-led persecution and rhetoric of hate have slowed down the process of ensuring human rights for LGBTI people particularly in Eastern Europe, where they are subject to violence, discrimination and hostility. READ MORE