{"id":100538,"date":"2013-08-12T10:39:04","date_gmt":"2013-08-12T14:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=100538"},"modified":"2013-08-12T12:51:54","modified_gmt":"2013-08-12T16:51:54","slug":"commentary-a-response-from-the-gay-community-in-dominica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/features\/commentary\/commentary-a-response-from-the-gay-community-in-dominica\/","title":{"rendered":"COMMENTARY: A response from the gay community in Dominica"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"miridom\"In response to the recent media coverage in Dominica about gays and lesbians, MiRiDom decided to ask members of Dominica’s homosexual community what they thought of the responses to the media coverage on the issue. In general, they felt that much of the public response was characterized by an irrational fear of homosexuals, which translates into hatred, while there was also misunderstanding about the lifestyles of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. However, many people were impressed by some of the thoughtful reactions by people from many walks of life.<\/p>\n

They were pleased, for example, with the response given by the Catholic Bishop of Roseau (DNO 21st May 2013) regarding MiRiDom’s campaign to decriminalise the anti-buggery laws, and were pleased that Sir Brian Alleyne addressed the issue during his lecture on Faith and the Legal System (June 18th 2013). They also recognized the support given by Mark Marie (DA Vibes 27 May, 2013) who called for the decriminalisation of homosexual conduct. The Prime Minister\u2019s response (DNO 27th May, 2013) was less clear but he did seem to suggest that while buggery was a crime, he said \u201cAs it is now, anybody who wants to engage in whatever activities can do so in the privacy of his home but one should not believe that the government is prepared, or thinking of or wanting to make this a public affair.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, what the lesbian and gay community found particularly disturbing was the article by Ian Jackson (17 June 2013, Artistes: Give no comfort to MiRiDom). They thought that it reeked of hatred and intolerance, and wondered, as a teacher, how he would treat students struggling to resolve their sexuality in the Catholic secondary school where he works. Mr. Jackson’s article was, however, dealt with in a stern response by freelance columnist Michael Norris (The Sun, June 25th 2013).<\/p>\n

Members of Dominica\u2019s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community also drew attention to Evangelical church leaders who, it appeared, seem to base their objections on Biblical quotes that castigate those who practice homosexuality. However, these ancient quotes are not based on modern scientific and sociological evidence. Homosexuality is not a matter of choice, as scientific research has revealed in recent years, it is a characteristic that has been found to be both innate and immutable, a possible combination of natural influences and predispositions that help form one\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

Other concerns of Dominica’s same-gender loving community are:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The association of homosexuality with pedophilia. One middle-aged man from the north of the island said: “There are people in the society who try to associate homosexuality with pedophilia. In reality they have nothing in common.\u201d Homosexual people are no more likely to sexually abuse children than heterosexual people. The same applies to \u2018child predators\u2019 and \u2018recruiters\u2019.<\/p>\n

1.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The notion that homosexual people are inherently promiscuous. There is a common belief that gay people cannot control their sexual desires. However, like heterosexuals, some gay and lesbian people are promiscuous; most are not. While it is true that irresponsible sexual behaviour is a danger to society because of the public health implications, this is applicable to all sexually active persons, not homosexuals singularly. Perpetuating the idea that it is only homosexuals that have multiple partners creates a false sense of security for the majority of sexually active persons who are in fact heterosexual. HIV and other STD\u2019s do not discriminate based on sexual orientation. All are at risk and all should take the necessary precautions.<\/p>\n

2.3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The idea that gay relationships do not last. Like heterosexuals, most homosexuals would like to have long-lasting romantic relationships but, as one middle-aged lesbian said: \u201cDue to the intolerance shown to us by the wider society, we find it difficult to have relationships that are sustainable.\u201d Hostility and lack of support from family, colleagues, neighbours, and friends often make it challenging for same-sex couples to build the kind of bonds that heterosexual couples take for granted. Where a community supports a relationship it can easily prosper and for many same-sex couples that kind of support from loved ones and from the wider community is absent.<\/p>\n

3.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The notion that all gay people are gender non-conforming. Many people wrongly believe that most gay men and women display traits opposite to the traditionally assigned gender traits of the society in which they live. This is not the case: most people who identify as gay or lesbian in Dominica (or, indeed, anywhere else) are not visibly “feminine” (homosexual men) or “masculine” (homosexual women). The general public is largely unaware of the identities of sexual and gender minorities in Dominica and as such they generalize based on stereotypes from popular media. Gay people are diverse and cannot be limited to caricatures.<\/p>\n

4.5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The stereotyping of gay people means that they are all thought to be fashionable, have skilled jobs, speak properly and have good manners. This is not always the case. As a young professional gay man put it: “Gay people run the gamut of the society\u2026 from the vagrant beggars to the most important decision-making people in the society\u201d.<\/p>\n

Overall, gay and lesbian Dominicans thought that for the most part the comments in the media were not concerned with understanding the \u201cGay Reality\u201d in Dominica. Everyone will have family and friends who are gay and there is nothing that they can do about eliminating the situation; sooner or later we will all have to deal with it. Gay people have always been part of Dominican society and will continue to be.<\/p>\n

MiRiDom was encouraged in many ways by the response from the Dominica LGBT community, and from some heterosexuals. There were many comments thanking MiRiDom for their bravery in taking the issue to the public for discussion, and they look forward to the day when section 16 of the Sexual Offences Act will be repealed.<\/p>\n

MiRiDom continues to keep its \u2018ears to the ground\u2019 on how we can assist in ensuring that human rights are granted to all Dominicans in a reasonable and responsible manner. And it continues with its campaign to \u201cRespect everyone\u2019s right to be\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In response to the recent media coverage in Dominica about gays and lesbians, MiRiDom decided to ask members of Dominica’s homosexual community what they thought of the responses to the media coverage on the issue. 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