Text/Hu Wancheng Yang Yaqi Huang Zhuyu Huang Yushan Meng Jiaojiao Han Jingyi Kong Shuyao Ning Hui Song Mike Wang Jianyi
Gay marriage is legal throughout the United States!
Just yesterday, the US Supreme Court made a historic ruling, and passed a voting ruling to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide with a result of 5:4. At a historic moment, the White House homepage was replaced with a rainbow pattern, and major media companies also replaced with a rainbow logo. The world has entered "rainbow time".
The United States has become the 21st country in the world to recognize the legality of homosexual marriage, and in most countries and regions of the world, homosexuality is still a sensitive or even taboo topic. In some conservative countries, homosexuality even faces a culprit. Due to the unique historical and cultural backgrounds of different countries, their "Gay index" is also different.
Japanese
According to the district council in Shibuya District, Tokyo, in favor of the bill, starting from April 1 this year, homosexuals living in Shibuya district, Tokyo can apply for a partner certificate. The utility of this certificate is similar to a marriage certificate, which can protect the rights and interests of same-sex couples. This is the first regional regulation in Asia that recognizes the union of homosexuals.
In Japanese variety shows, you often see homosexual artists dressed in women appearing on the screen openly, such as the famous Matsuko, Haruna and others. They are called NewHalf, and are considered to have a high aesthetic awareness and strong language ability. They often play the role of spicy comments and lively atmosphere in variety shows.
But in comparison, Japan, which has a collectivist culture, is less tolerant of homosexuality, and there are many reports that homosexuals have been discovered after they conceal their sexual orientation and heterosexuality. Although there are many parties that express respect for homosexual rights, no MPs come out publicly. According to a 2015 Dentsu survey, the proportion of homosexuals in Japan was 7.6%. On the surface, homosexuals have been given respect and tolerance, but there is still a lot of room for penetration in life and culture.
Korean
Korean homosexuality is more secretive. According to the "Sexual Awareness Report of the Republic of Korea" surveyed by the Korean Institute of Sexology, 7 out of 1,000 adult men and women have homosexual experience, and 2,111 out of 40.79 million adults over 20 years old. By this ratio, about 280,000 Koreans have experiences of homosexuality.
is not easy to come out in Korea. The LGBT group questionnaire survey showed that 52% (1,647) of the 3,156 respondents disclosed the fact that they were gay to those around them, of which 10.8% (341) confessed to their father and 21.8% (688) confessed to their mothers that they were gay.
Philippines
According to a survey report by the Pew Research Center in the United States, the Philippines is a "gay-friendly" country. In the survey report, 73% of the people surveyed said that "homosexuality should be accepted by society", while in the same survey, the acceptance of homosexuality among Japanese, Korean and American people was 54%, 39% and 60% respectively.
June 27, 2015, during the gay parade in Manila, Philippines, the crowd holding flags at the door of the Supreme Court
Walking in the streets and alleys of Manila, shopping malls and office buildings, as long as you are willing to look up, you will see many people who look more convex and more charming than women, but their voices are male. They are called Bakla (Shemale) in the Philippines. The locals in the Philippines have long been accustomed to this kind of bakla, and even their friends or colleagues walked hand in hand with them naturally. On the one hand, because the homosexual population in the Philippines is large, and on the other hand, the entire society has a very high acceptance of this population.
Even so, the situation of gay people in the Philippines still needs to be improved. The high acceptance of homosexuality in Philippine society only stays at the conceptual level. In terms of actual employment, legislation, family life, etc., homosexual people are still subject to different forms of "discrimination". One of the most significant manifestations is that homosexual employment options are very limited, mainly concentrated in entertainment service industries such as nightclubs, bars, beauty salons, and restaurant waiters. Once they step out of these circles, it will be difficult for them to gain the power to compete fairly.
New Zealand
New Zealand is the thirteenth world and the first country in Oceania to legalize same-sex marriage. Today's New Zealand society is also widely tolerant of same-sex relations. However, the legalization of same-sex marriage in New Zealand is not achieved overnight.
In the early days of the colonial period, European missionaries who arrived in New Zealand discovered that same-sex relations existed in the Aboriginal Maori and were accepted. However, the Christian culture brought by Europeans does not tolerate same-sex relationships. Since the colony was officially established in 1840, gay relationships have a maximum death penalty in New Zealand by inheriting British law. But like British law, New Zealand has never legislated legislation to limit lesbian behavior. Subsequently, New Zealand's penalties for gay men have gradually decreased, from life imprisonment to coolies and fines. Until 1986, the Parliament passed the "Same-Sex Relations Law Reform Act" to completely decriminalize all homosexual behaviors.
In 2004, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Civil Union Act, providing another way to recognize relationships between the opposite and same-sex. Without touching on the definition of marriage, some comments believe that the law basically replaces all the terms "marriage" in the Marriage Law with "civil union". In 2013, New Zealand finally revised the Marriage Law, officially abolishing the definition of marriage in the law, "a union of a man and a woman".
Australia
Same-sex marriage still has not been legally recognized in Australia, but Australian states widely recognize same-sex relations and have legislation prohibiting discrimination against same-sex relations. Previous polls show that more than half of Australian society accept same-sex relations and support the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Like New Zealand, Australian states initially inherited British law, and gay men could be sentenced to death at the beginning of the colony. From the 1970s to the 1980s, Australian states gradually decriminalized homosexuality. From the early 21st century to 2013, several Australian states passed laws such as the Civil Union Act and the Civil Relations Act, which recognized same-sex relations outside the framework of the Marriage Law. Today, only Western Australia and the Northern Territory have not passed relevant laws, but still recognize the factual relationship between same sex.
At the federal level, the difficulty of acknowledging same-sex marriage mainly comes from political resistance. Marriage issues are governed by the Federal Parliament and states do not have the right to modify the definition of marriage. In 2013, the Australian Capital Territory passed a law to recognize same-sex marriage, but it was immediately declared invalid by the Federal High Court.
Under the leadership of the conservative government of the Liberal-National Alliance led by John Howard, Parliament revised the Marriage Act in 2004, which clearly stipulates that marriage is a union of a man and a woman. This has become the biggest stumbling block to the legalization of same-sex marriage today. Conservative current Liberal Prime Minister Tony Abbott remains opposed to same-sex relations. And said that same-sex relationship made him feel "threatened".
Israel
Israel is one of the most inclusive countries in the world for homosexual, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). Israel passed a law very early on, stipulating that discrimination, slander, or insulting others' sexual orientation is not allowed. Labor laws provide that homosexuals enjoy equal employment opportunities and are not discriminated against in their work environment. Homosexuals can enjoy the right to participate in politics and make decisions like normal people, and many parliamentary members and diplomatic officials are homosexuals. They also enjoy the same social welfare and can adopt children in accordance with the law and inherit their spouse's estate. According to the law of Israel's national military service, homosexuals have the right to join the army and the army recognizes the legal status of their spouses.
2015 Tel Aviv Gay Parade, Israel
Tel Aviv, known as the "Holy Land of Gay in the Mediterranean", has held the annual "Holy Land of Gay Pride" since 1998. Similar activities are also available in cities such as Jerusalem, Bellsheba, and Richon Lezion. Just recently on June 12, Tel Aviv held the 17th Gay Parade, with 180,000 people participating in the celebration, of which 30,000 were tourists from all over the world.
German
Same-sex couples do not have the right to get married in Germany, but can form a "registered life partner" relationship. This relationship has the same obligations and fewer rights than legal marriages.
Text/Hu Wancheng Yang Yaqi Huang Zhuyu Huang Yushan Meng Jiaojiao Han Jingyi Kong Shuyao Ning Hui Song Mike Wang Jianyi
Gay marriage is legal throughout the United States!
Just yesterday, the US Supreme Court made a historic ruling, and passed a voting ruling to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide with a result of 5:4. At a historic moment, the White House homepage was replaced with a rainbow pattern, and major media companies also replaced with a rainbow logo. The world has entered "rainbow time".
The United States has become the 21st country in the world to recognize the legality of homosexual marriage, and in most countries and regions of the world, homosexuality is still a sensitive or even taboo topic. In some conservative countries, homosexuality even faces a culprit. Due to the unique historical and cultural backgrounds of different countries, their "Gay index" is also different.
Japanese
According to the district council in Shibuya District, Tokyo, in favor of the bill, starting from April 1 this year, homosexuals living in Shibuya district, Tokyo can apply for a partner certificate. The utility of this certificate is similar to a marriage certificate, which can protect the rights and interests of same-sex couples. This is the first regional regulation in Asia that recognizes the union of homosexuals.
In Japanese variety shows, you often see homosexual artists dressed in women appearing on the screen openly, such as the famous Matsuko, Haruna and others. They are called NewHalf, and are considered to have a high aesthetic awareness and strong language ability. They often play the role of spicy comments and lively atmosphere in variety shows.
But in comparison, Japan, which has a collectivist culture, is less tolerant of homosexuality, and there are many reports that homosexuals have been discovered after they conceal their sexual orientation and heterosexuality. Although there are many parties that express respect for homosexual rights, no MPs come out publicly. According to a 2015 Dentsu survey, the proportion of homosexuals in Japan was 7.6%. On the surface, homosexuals have been given respect and tolerance, but there is still a lot of room for penetration in life and culture.
Korean
Korean homosexuality is more secretive. According to the "Sexual Awareness Report of the Republic of Korea" surveyed by the Korean Institute of Sexology, 7 out of 1,000 adult men and women have homosexual experience, and 2,111 out of 40.79 million adults over 20 years old. By this ratio, about 280,000 Koreans have experiences of homosexuality.
is not easy to come out in Korea. The LGBT group questionnaire survey showed that 52% (1,647) of the 3,156 respondents disclosed the fact that they were gay to those around them, of which 10.8% (341) confessed to their father and 21.8% (688) confessed to their mothers that they were gay.
Philippines
According to a survey report by the Pew Research Center in the United States, the Philippines is a "gay-friendly" country. In the survey report, 73% of the people surveyed said that "homosexuality should be accepted by society", while in the same survey, the acceptance of homosexuality among Japanese, Korean and American people was 54%, 39% and 60% respectively.
June 27, 2015, during the gay parade in Manila, Philippines, the crowd holding flags at the door of the Supreme Court
Walking in the streets and alleys of Manila, shopping malls and office buildings, as long as you are willing to look up, you will see many people who look more convex and more charming than women, but their voices are male. They are called Bakla (Shemale) in the Philippines. The locals in the Philippines have long been accustomed to this kind of bakla, and even their friends or colleagues walked hand in hand with them naturally. On the one hand, because the homosexual population in the Philippines is large, and on the other hand, the entire society has a very high acceptance of this population.
Even so, the situation of gay people in the Philippines still needs to be improved. The high acceptance of homosexuality in Philippine society only stays at the conceptual level. In terms of actual employment, legislation, family life, etc., homosexual people are still subject to different forms of "discrimination". One of the most significant manifestations is that homosexual employment options are very limited, mainly concentrated in entertainment service industries such as nightclubs, bars, beauty salons, and restaurant waiters. Once they step out of these circles, it will be difficult for them to gain the power to compete fairly.
New Zealand
New Zealand is the thirteenth world and the first country in Oceania to legalize same-sex marriage. Today's New Zealand society is also widely tolerant of same-sex relations. However, the legalization of same-sex marriage in New Zealand is not achieved overnight.
In the early days of the colonial period, European missionaries who arrived in New Zealand discovered that same-sex relations existed in the Aboriginal Maori and were accepted. However, the Christian culture brought by Europeans does not tolerate same-sex relationships. Since the colony was officially established in 1840, gay relationships have a maximum death penalty in New Zealand by inheriting British law. But like British law, New Zealand has never legislated legislation to limit lesbian behavior. Subsequently, New Zealand's penalties for gay men have gradually decreased, from life imprisonment to coolies and fines. Until 1986, the Parliament passed the "Same-Sex Relations Law Reform Act" to completely decriminalize all homosexual behaviors.
In 2004, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Civil Union Act, providing another way to recognize relationships between the opposite and same-sex. Without touching on the definition of marriage, some comments believe that the law basically replaces all the terms "marriage" in the Marriage Law with "civil union". In 2013, New Zealand finally revised the Marriage Law, officially abolishing the definition of marriage in the law, "a union of a man and a woman".
Australia
Same-sex marriage still has not been legally recognized in Australia, but Australian states widely recognize same-sex relations and have legislation prohibiting discrimination against same-sex relations. Previous polls show that more than half of Australian society accept same-sex relations and support the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Like New Zealand, Australian states initially inherited British law, and gay men could be sentenced to death at the beginning of the colony. From the 1970s to the 1980s, Australian states gradually decriminalized homosexuality. From the early 21st century to 2013, several Australian states passed laws such as the Civil Union Act and the Civil Relations Act, which recognized same-sex relations outside the framework of the Marriage Law. Today, only Western Australia and the Northern Territory have not passed relevant laws, but still recognize the factual relationship between same sex.
At the federal level, the difficulty of acknowledging same-sex marriage mainly comes from political resistance. Marriage issues are governed by the Federal Parliament and states do not have the right to modify the definition of marriage. In 2013, the Australian Capital Territory passed a law to recognize same-sex marriage, but it was immediately declared invalid by the Federal High Court.
Under the leadership of the conservative government of the Liberal-National Alliance led by John Howard, Parliament revised the Marriage Act in 2004, which clearly stipulates that marriage is a union of a man and a woman. This has become the biggest stumbling block to the legalization of same-sex marriage today. Conservative current Liberal Prime Minister Tony Abbott remains opposed to same-sex relations. And said that same-sex relationship made him feel "threatened".
Israel
Israel is one of the most inclusive countries in the world for homosexual, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). Israel passed a law very early on, stipulating that discrimination, slander, or insulting others' sexual orientation is not allowed. Labor laws provide that homosexuals enjoy equal employment opportunities and are not discriminated against in their work environment. Homosexuals can enjoy the right to participate in politics and make decisions like normal people, and many parliamentary members and diplomatic officials are homosexuals. They also enjoy the same social welfare and can adopt children in accordance with the law and inherit their spouse's estate. According to the law of Israel's national military service, homosexuals have the right to join the army and the army recognizes the legal status of their spouses.
2015 Tel Aviv Gay Parade, Israel
Tel Aviv, known as the "Holy Land of Gay in the Mediterranean", has held the annual "Holy Land of Gay Pride" since 1998. Similar activities are also available in cities such as Jerusalem, Bellsheba, and Richon Lezion. Just recently on June 12, Tel Aviv held the 17th Gay Parade, with 180,000 people participating in the celebration, of which 30,000 were tourists from all over the world.
German
Same-sex couples do not have the right to get married in Germany, but can form a "registered life partner" relationship. This relationship has the same obligations and fewer rights than legal marriages.The federal Constitutional Court's judgment in recent years has raised questions about this kind of discrimination.
According to the 2011 census, 73,000 pairs of same-sex people live together in Germany, of which only 32,000 were registered. In addition, if one party changes gender under the existing opposite-sex marriage, the marriage relationship continues, although both parties are now the same-sex marriage. The Social Democratic Party, the Green Party, the Left Party and others demand the recognition of same-sex marriage, and the Christian Democratic Alliance and the Christian Social Alliance firmly oppose it. According to survey data from polling firm Emnid in 2014, 68% of respondents supported same-sex marriage, while 27% of opponents accounted for.
French
On June 5, 2004, Noel Mammel, a member of the French Green Party and mayor of Bergley, presided over the wedding of two gay men, which aroused strong response across the country. The marriage was eventually found invalid by the court because the same-sex couple at that time had only the right to "civil union" legally.
In the 2012 presidential election, same-sex marriage became one of François Hollande's campaign promises. After Hollande was elected, under the auspices of Attorney General Christian Tobira, the bill on same-sex marriage and adoption rights was finally passed after a long parliamentary debate and was officially promulgated on May 17, 2013. From then on, France became the 14th country in the world to recognize same-sex marriage.
Before and after the enactment of Tobirafa, opponents of the bill organized several massive demonstrations. Now, polls show that the proportion of support for same-sex marriage has reached 68%. It can be said that this bill driven by the left-wing forces has gradually been accepted by the vast majority of people in the Catholic traditional France.
Netherlands
Netherlands is the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. In 1995, the Dutch Parliament decided to establish a special committee to study the possibility of same-sex marriage. At that time, the Christian Democratic Party, the main force against same-sex marriage, was absent from the ruling government for the first time. After two years of research, the Special Committee believes that "civil marriage should include same-sex marriage." In September 2000, the Dutch Parliament held a final debate on the bill, passed the legislation with absolute advantage, and came into effect in April of the following year.
Aminiu (Remonstrant) faction, the Dutch Christian Protestant theological faction, recognized and held same-sex wedding ceremony as early as 1986. It is the first Christian faction in the world to hold same-sex wedding ceremony.
Ireland
Ireland is the first country in the world to determine the legality of same-sex marriage by a referendum. On May 22, 2015, the constitutional amendment referendum passed the decision to same-sex marriage with an overwhelming victory of Ireland's highest turnout rate and 62% approval rating in the past 20 years. Even constituencies like Donegal South West, which once opposed divorce and abortion reform, filled out the answer to "Yes" in this referendum. This traditional Catholic state state did not abolish anti-gay laws until 1993. Just over twenty years later, the victory of the Irish constitutional amendment referendum occupied the headlines of major media around the world and joined this wave of sweeping the world.
Iran
In Iran, homosexuality is a very sensitive topic. Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Iran has taken tough measures to eliminate homosexuality. According to the Islamic Law, homosexuality is guilty, and Iranian law has different degrees of punishment for men and lesbians. Adult gay men face death sentences, including hanging, beheading and stones, while minors receive 74 whippings. Very small crimes can also lead to serious punishments, such as 100 whippings on the thigh, and four repeated crimes will face the death penalty. The punishment for lesbians is relatively light, with adults receiving 100 whippings for the first offense and being sentenced to death for the fourth offense.
Now, Iranian society is becoming more and more open, and the tolerance for homosexuality has increased. The homosexual population is gradually increasing, and there is also a city like the "Gay Capital of Iran". But gay people still have to be very careful, they usually hold small gay parties in private villas at night and reward nearby moral police in advance to avoid being accused.
For gay people in Iran, the biggest threat is the family. They not only have to bear great pressure, but also face the threat of being beaten, discriminated against and sexually assaulted by family members.Because of fear of discrimination and severe punishment, more than 95% of homosexuals in Iran will not "come out".
Although Iran's laws oppose homosexuality, the government is quite tolerant of sex transfer surgery. Sexual transsurgery in Iran is not only legal, but also a government loan is available.
Nigeria
When the U.S. Supreme Court passed the legal day of homosexual marriage, Nigeria was filled with sharp opposition. In this extremely conservative country, 98% of Nigerians believe that society should not accept homosexuality, and even think that homosexuality is a death sentence.
Like most African countries, Nigeria's exclusion of homosexuality mainly comes from religious beliefs, especially Muslims in the north. In early 2014, then-President Jonathan signed an anti-gay bill, and the whole country was in a happy mood. A month later, the media reported that 12 men in the north were caught by police for homosexual crimes and were whipped. What's even more terrifying is that this bill also classifies heterosexuals who support homosexuality into crime. If you publicly support homosexuality, you will face 14 years in prison.
So how should homosexuals in Nigeria survive? The answer lies in high technology. All African gay people use apps to communicate and organize activities regularly. However, with such strict legal and social atmosphere, if you want to come out, you have to wait for real changes.
Because of fear of discrimination and severe punishment, more than 95% of homosexuals in Iran will not "come out".Although Iran's laws oppose homosexuality, the government is quite tolerant of sex transfer surgery. Sexual transsurgery in Iran is not only legal, but also a government loan is available.
Nigeria
When the U.S. Supreme Court passed the legal day of homosexual marriage, Nigeria was filled with sharp opposition. In this extremely conservative country, 98% of Nigerians believe that society should not accept homosexuality, and even think that homosexuality is a death sentence.
Like most African countries, Nigeria's exclusion of homosexuality mainly comes from religious beliefs, especially Muslims in the north. In early 2014, then-President Jonathan signed an anti-gay bill, and the whole country was in a happy mood. A month later, the media reported that 12 men in the north were caught by police for homosexual crimes and were whipped. What's even more terrifying is that this bill also classifies heterosexuals who support homosexuality into crime. If you publicly support homosexuality, you will face 14 years in prison.
So how should homosexuals in Nigeria survive? The answer lies in high technology. All African gay people use apps to communicate and organize activities regularly. However, with such strict legal and social atmosphere, if you want to come out, you have to wait for real changes.
