The Otherside

<P style=TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt class=MsoNormal><STRONG><EM><SPAN style=FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman''serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt>Validation equals survival.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>   </SPAN>This one point summarizes what this book is about.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>   </SPAN>It is an attempt to put into context the struggle that has occurred within and outside of the gay community for equality justice and substantiation.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  T</SPAN>his book will seek to paint a picture of homo-sexism through various institutions in this country that shape societal views and perceptions.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>   </SPAN>I define homo-sexism as <SPAN style=COLOR: black>discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the homosexual orientation- including from within the gay community.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>No where have I seen this term used or defined.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>Why not?<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>Homo-sexism exists and I believe because it has not been defined it will continue to exist.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>Have we jumped defining basic terms in light of more dramatic terms such as hate crimes or homophobia?<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>Homo-sexism is not the same as homophobia.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>Homophobia describes a fear against same-sex preferences that can lead to homo-sexism and ultimately hate crimes.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>There is a process.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>It is appropriately used to legally and culturally define the use of one's gender against the individual or group but does not include homosexuality.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>   </SPAN>It is because there is so much passion several issues exude at once.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN></SPAN>Because of this multiple exudation this project began out of frustration and utter invalidation.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>How is that for a motivation?<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>Many friends and students have directly or indirectly encouraged me to go forward with my ideas. </SPAN><SPAN style=FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman''serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt>This book examines the struggles one gay man has in his life and uncovers the truth it holds as he combats love disease and society.  </SPAN></EM></STRONG></P>