LGBTQQ Housing?

I don't think I would go for it, but what do I know, I am a high schooler still. I would have the feeling that people would judge you just based on where you live, instead of getting to know you as a person. Rather than learn what you are actually like, they would make assumptions based on your sexuality, and I don't like that...

 

Hell, why not?

 

Dude, you should totally do it! That's awesome!

Pride, man, pride!

 

I would do it, then again, I am very very very tired of being surrounded by straight people, I can't even find a show with a permanent gay character that isn't Noah's Arc or Queer as Folk, its really irritating, so yes i would do it, I like the idea of seeing gay couples kiss in the halls and stuff like that instead of the regular straight couple you see literally EVERYWHERE

 

I think I would go for it because I get along so much better with girls, so rooming with them would probably be easier, plus it would be cool to be surrounded by people who understand you and accept you.

 

wouldn't that create like a ghetto amongst people?

it would be like " WOW, these people are gay haha lol lets mess with them" and stuff//

so no

 

it's a good idea, and i support the fact that schools do it, but personally, I probably wouldn't do it. I'd be afraid that it would isolate me from my straight friends or that it would become the "overarching" part of my identity (like someone saying "oh there's that lesbian who lives in the LGBT dorm") I'm comfortable with my orientation, but I don't want it to be the defining thing about me. also, I bet that hall would be super dormcestuous! (all the queer kids in one place? hello soap operas! )

 

wonderfully put hehe

 

surely thats twisting homophobic bullying to being homophobic to those not being homosexual...meaning everyone has to be a certain way again and the world is back to square one with homophobes...but this time hetrophobes....


if you understand

 

I would.

Although I have the feeling that it would probably be the most regulated housing due to the fear of partying, etc.

 

I think I'd be slightly offended that they'd make it but I would definitely go for it. You know what I mean, that like I'd be offended that they'd separate gay guys in their own house but I get why they do it, I think I'm more offended by the things that make them feel like they have to, I don't know. I would go to it though because I'd like being somewhere where I wouldn't have to worry that someone secretly resents me just because I'm gay. You know the people I'm talking about. Those closet homophobes, I'd like not having to worry if my roommate was one of those guys.

 

I wouldn't - my sexuality doesn't define who I am, and I think it's making too much of a big deal out of it. I don't care what anyone gets up to and with whom in the privacy of their own bedroom, and the idea to separate people on the basis of who they want to have sex with seems ridiculous.

 

Well, Joey, putting aside the fact that you're a despicable idea-stealing monstrosity of a person (that I adore, of course), I'll put in my two cents. Seeing as I'm having the same thoughts floating in my mind.

This thread has given us some good points and bad points:

Positive:
- gender-neutral atmosphere and rooming (+ more comfortable dressing, bathing, being with a female roommate, etc.)
- assurance of a positive, GLBT friendly atmosphere and roommate (+ support system)
- chance to learn even more about contemporary GLBT life (real life things you wouldn't learn on EC, for example)

Negative:
- feeling of segregation
- fear of gluing identity to that of the dorm (+ "gay" dorm = gay kid?)

In my opinion, I'd think it would be a great learning opportunity and excellent way to put the foot in the door for self-expression. You'd be guaranteed a GLBT-safe roommate which would relieve a lot of stress. You'd have far more opportunities to reach out for real, physical human support (something EC can never replace) about GLBT life. You can also explore other aspects of GLBT life from the lens of other people.

It's a unique experience that many GLBT students don't get to have. I'm definitely wanting to do it. You wouldn't have to worry about ten drunken straight guys piling in a dorm talking saying "that's soooo gay, dude, don't be a faaag." That's almost the deal-maker for me.

In any case, explore the options, make a good choice. :')

Edit: 41 ECers say "yea" and 18 say "nay." Take that as your senate vote.

 

...You sick bastard! xD

 

there would be a lot of sex going on
like a ton
so if your cool with hearing sex thru walls when trying to sleep go for it

 

this is a fairly valid reason. I know that I'm personally getting tired of it, but it's always going to be around. That and I've had 2 weird roommates that are straight, and I do feel more comfortable rooming with a girl.

 

No. I can see why it would be good for some people (esp trans) but I like integration better.

 

I think that's all college dorms regardless of orientation