On Stereotypes and things
Well, let me start off by saying this is a public note and a rant, just because I feel like it and it's been on my mind. Every now and then, I still run into stereotypes and people's assumptions, and hate it! Sometimes I am not surprised at who it comes from, but other times, it does surprise me since it comes from a person who I thought would of dealt with stereotypes themselves and would of known better.
Anyway, I know I am in part of the Bible Belt, etc., but I still hate it when people think that just because I am gay, I must like all things feminine and not like guy stuff :P Whatever. I like what I like, whether it is typically considered feminine or masculine. Doesn't matter. Assuming that I like certain things because of my sexual orientation is just stupid! What's worse is when I say that I don't like something they may considered feminine or gay, they thing I am hiding or pretending that I am not gay! oh puhlease! I don't like something because I don't like something. Sexuality doesn't enter into it. I don't go out and broadcast to every person I meet that I am gay, but I don't deny it either. It's a part of who I am, but it does not define who I am.
Also, people just make natural assumptions about pagans or witches. Yay :P One of the things I've run into is that some think that circles are all about sex and such, or that Satan is worshiped, or there are sacrifices :P Not very typical here! I can't speak for everyone on this, but sex in circle is not done all the time and sex magick does have purpose, but isn't always done, IMO. Also, I do not know anyone who worships Satan as the Christians define him, nor are there 'sacrifices' as many people see them. No animals are offered or killed by any of my friends that I know about, nor by me. Just assumptions. Also, I respect some of the Christian faiths, which some have found odd, but it is not the path I choose to follow.
Finally, when people find out I am studying to go into Environmental studies, they assume it's because of the money. Or at least that is one of the first comments I hear about from some of them. Whatever. If I cared about money, I'd still be at a higher paid job now which paid good and gave bonuses that I had quit last year, even if the stress was killing me. I'm going into it because I care and want to do something, and hopefully change things for the better.
Anyways, enough of my public rant. Just some random thoughts thrown out there for the public to see. Have fun!
Anyway, I know I am in part of the Bible Belt, etc., but I still hate it when people think that just because I am gay, I must like all things feminine and not like guy stuff :P Whatever. I like what I like, whether it is typically considered feminine or masculine. Doesn't matter. Assuming that I like certain things because of my sexual orientation is just stupid! What's worse is when I say that I don't like something they may considered feminine or gay, they thing I am hiding or pretending that I am not gay! oh puhlease! I don't like something because I don't like something. Sexuality doesn't enter into it. I don't go out and broadcast to every person I meet that I am gay, but I don't deny it either. It's a part of who I am, but it does not define who I am.
Also, people just make natural assumptions about pagans or witches. Yay :P One of the things I've run into is that some think that circles are all about sex and such, or that Satan is worshiped, or there are sacrifices :P Not very typical here! I can't speak for everyone on this, but sex in circle is not done all the time and sex magick does have purpose, but isn't always done, IMO. Also, I do not know anyone who worships Satan as the Christians define him, nor are there 'sacrifices' as many people see them. No animals are offered or killed by any of my friends that I know about, nor by me. Just assumptions. Also, I respect some of the Christian faiths, which some have found odd, but it is not the path I choose to follow.
Finally, when people find out I am studying to go into Environmental studies, they assume it's because of the money. Or at least that is one of the first comments I hear about from some of them. Whatever. If I cared about money, I'd still be at a higher paid job now which paid good and gave bonuses that I had quit last year, even if the stress was killing me. I'm going into it because I care and want to do something, and hopefully change things for the better.
Anyways, enough of my public rant. Just some random thoughts thrown out there for the public to see. Have fun!