Following the recent death of Leelah Alcorn, LGBT+ conversion therapy has been under review. Conversion therapy is a process used against the LGBT+ community in order to "cure" (brainwash) their perception of gender identity and sexuality. In Leelah's case, she was forced to attend this "therapy" by her parents, which in the end, resulted in her death. After her death, Leelah's parents continued to refer to her with male pronouns and refer to her as their son. Any tribute from her parents included her birth name, Joshua, and as previously stated, incorrect male pronouns. Within the first few months of 2015, there have already been several trans youth suicides. If you wish, I will include two links to articles on Leelah's death, as well as an online petition to enact "Leelah's Law", the ban of conversion therapy.
Articles:
- http://www.ibtimes.com/leelah-alcorns-transgender-suicide-sparks-leelahs-law-petition-ban-conversion-therapy-1771324
- http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/technology/leelah-alcorns-suicide-note-put-4923231
Leelah's Law Petition:
- https://www.change.org/p/president-of-the-united-states-enact-leelah-s-law-to-ban-transgender-conversion-therapy?just_created=true
Gay is okay. I strongly agree with you on this issue and how they should ban conversion therapy.
ReplyDeleteSo even on her grave they put male pronouns? Also do you know why the parents didn't approve or let her live her life the way she wanted to? I hope Leelah gets her law passed.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure exactly why her parents were so disapproving. But even after her death they continued to use male pronouns, and even her birth name "Joshua" rather than her preferred female pronouns and name.
DeleteReally like your topic and I absolutely agree with the banning of conversion therapy. The examples you provide are strong and justified.
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