Critical thinking and Problem Solving

Running head: SOCIOLOGY
Critical thinking and Problem Solving
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SOCIOLOGY1
The LGBTQ community in Malaysia experiences massive problems which is not faced by the
usual heterosexual individual. The major religion followed by the country is Islam which has put
a ban on the homosexuality and the non-acceptance of sexual minorities (Ng, E. (2018). The law
is stringent regarding these cases which may even lead to an imprisonment for up to 20 years or
even corporal punishment.
Many efforts has been made by the government to suppress the voice raised by the sexual
minorities in the country like the Seksualiti Merdeka or justice for sisters challenging the cross
dressing ban (Owoyemi, Sabri, & Sani, 2013). These instances have showed the intolerant nature
of the government regarding the rights of sexual minorities.
Men femininity or women masculinity is frowned upon by the societal rules of the state
which also needs to be changed. The discrimination shown towards the LGBTQ community is
rampant which needs to be addressed as it suppresses the talent and freedom of expression of
these individuals. The Human Rights have faced severe assault as a result of the Sharia laws
which prohibits people from cross-dressing (Rehman & Polymenopoulou, 2013). The
transgender also receive arrests and even physical and sexual assault for expressing their gender
identities (Lee, 2012).
In lights of human rights and the LGBTQ communities’ rights across the world, the
government of Malaysia should uplift its ban and its conservativeness regarding these matters.
The unacceptance of homosexuality, bisexuality and other form of sexual preferences is also
shaped by the Islamic views (Majid, 2015). The public opinion conducted also shows a
significant number of population going against the idea of establishing the LGBTQ rights.