homosexuality and discrimination

Protection laws have been formed, to protect homosexuals against harassment and discrimination. The physical and emotional effects, of harassment and discrimination can be traumatic. Even though many government and business policies have been formed to protect homosexuals against discrimination, they are still physically and emotionally abused because of how society views them.
Recently the number of homosexual related hate crimes has increased. In SanFransisco two gay men walking home, holding hands, were approached by others in a car. The car’s passenger asked why they were holding hands, and some words were exchanged. The driver maneuvered the car, pinning one of the men against a wall. The car’s passenger then got out of the car and shot the man in the chest. (APA). In Minneapolis, a caller made rude comments to two lesbians and said they would be beaten up. Shortly after there home was burglarized and their cars were vandalized. (APA). These are only a couple, among hun...