Carmen Esq.

Race, Religion and Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage

The data within this research was done to determine who among the blacks and whites are actually against same-sex marriage.  In doing so, surveys were given to different sample groups within the black and white communities in various situations such as: religious beliefs, certain age group, political views, married versus not married and financial status, and a number of other variables.  All of which can change over time to be pro same-sex marriage that is except religious people.  The research determined that predominantly blacks attend church religiously therefore; they are strong in their beliefs against same-sex marriage.  However, those that do not identify with a religion are more likely to be in support of same-sex marriage.  It is odd that among those test that regardless of a black person identifying as a being liberal their opinions did not cause a huge decline within the data rates.  They are still against same-sex marriage.  As for the whites, if they are conservative and identify with a religion their views did not change either.    

To Live Freely in This World: Sex Worker Activism in Africa

It seems blacks are strong with their beliefs and standards within their community because the same goes on in Africa, but with a different issue.  Prostitutes in Africa whether it is a woman or a cisgender they want to be open about what they do.  Unfortunately, the black women affiliated with positive organizations do not support other black women that choose to have sex for money.  Methods are taken to hold those people in contempt and shut down anyone that is connected with sex workers or in support of it.  The black women in Africa hold other African women to high standards, so having legal prostitution puts a dark cloud around Africa's values and principles.  Having such a touchy topic forces the African people to deal with the bold truth of men wanting to live as a woman selling themselves for money and women wanting to be openly sexual for money as well. 

            Overall, both of the articles bring light to the views of African people about human rights in regards to gender, and sexuality.  Either they accept gender challenged people, and the women for certain choices they make to live their life however they may choose.