What contributions have lesbians, gays bisexual and transgendered people made to society? What can society do to alleviate problems between the majority (heterosexual) and minority ( les, gay bi and trans) ?

Gay and lesbian Americans have made important and lasting contributions to our Nation in every field of endeavor . Too often however , gays and lesbians face prejudice and discrimination too many have had to hide or deny their sexual orientation in to keep their jobs or to live safely in their communities ' No Throughout history homosexuals , lesbians , bisexuals and transgender individuals have made tremendous contributions , not just in America , but in the whole world The achievements of these so-called sexual minorities have withstood the countless human rights violations and public ridicule that they

were subjected all these years . If we know their history we would appreciate the efforts they have made for their survival and for the rest humanity 's as well

Every human being is unique . Therefore , it is ambiguous to apply differential treatment to someone 's achievements and contributions basing solely on the characteristics of some of subcultures . A minority , where homosexuals and lesbians are categorized , is a subculture . It is not legitimate to define homosexuals ' rights and base judgments of their value , equality and contributions to society solely on their sexuality ? Members of sexual minorities are also members of a much greater culture which is the nation . They are first and foremost citizens of their own country . Any contribution they make or achievement they produce should be considered as a triumph of the human race

Homosexuals , lesbians , bisexuals and transgender people are making contributions everywhere . Their number should not be based on those who are open and out about their sexuality . There are countless gay individuals who , through their own accord , decided to be discreet . If we are to include the silent majority in the survey , the percentage would significantly rise

They are the driving forces behind the arts : film , music , television fashion , dance , and literature . Film directors like Pedro Almodovar Gus Van Sant and Patricia Rozema , whose films depict an honestly chilling portrait of life , show their amazing grasp of the human spirit Musicians like Elton John , George Michael and Ivor Novello have composed songs that transcended biases and prejudices . Fashion designers like Gianni Versace , Jean-Paul Gaultier and Isaac Mizrahi have clothed both men and women with tremendous class . Literary geniuses like Katharine Lee Bates , Tennessee Williams , and Truman Capote have mesmerized us with their passion through the books they have written

Sexual minorities have similar contributions in the fields of politics sports , business , science and technology . Businessman Malcolm Forbes Attorney Roy Cohn , Julius Caesar , Alexander the Great , Boy Scouts Founder Robert Badden-Powell and FBI Director J . Edgar Hoover are some of the famous gay personalities who have made truly permanent contributions in society . The list is endless , as mentioned earlier they are everywhere and there are more of them , who are as equally talented and skillful , settling inside the comforts of their own closets

A lot of efforts have been made both by private and public sectors to change how society perceives these sexual minorities . Statutes have been enacted to protect their rights . Laws against...