<p>Hi, I’m a Chinese student, and my conselor refused to give comments becoz of the topic -_-
So I’m thinking u guys might be more familiar with this topic</p>
<p>Does my essay answer the prompt? I’m feelin very bad as many have said this is only a minor issue and the significance to me is not shown. Thanks a loooooot!</p>
<p>Question: Choose an issue of importance to youthe issue could be personal, school related, local, political, or international in scopeand write an essay in which you explain the significance of that issue to yourself, your family, your community, or your generation. </p>
<p>In the 5.12 Earthquake, Szechuan People experienced incredible pain and loss, but also received the generous support from various communities. Among these communities, one special group, however, was denied of their altruistic will to help reduce death and injuries, by a regulation which has alarmingly underlay in our society for a long time. The No.6 prerequisite in Chinas blood donation policies clearly banned homosexual people, some even of the rare RH- type, from offering their help in this national disaster.</p>
<p>Gay and lesbian rights might have been an overly-discussed issue nowadays in western countries, but in China such prejudice is going on, denying these minority groups from enjoying even the most basic civil rights, such as a simple wish to help others. The No.6 prerequisite reveals the lack of knowledge and the negative attitude of the general public, on same-sex attraction. Though some research records show a higher rate of HIV infection amongst gay communities than straight, the risk of HIV and other sexual diseases is more related to frequent unsafe sex, rather than homosexual relationships. On the contrary, lesbians are proved lower risk of HIV than even heterosexual people. This loophole in blood donation policies not only discourages the spirit of giving, but also enhances the publics wrong perception that homosexual love is dangerous and unhealthy, adding on to the discrimination.</p>
<p>It has been suggested that the policy be corrected to target at gay communities only. However, I feel deeply that the root of problem does not lie in which group to be discriminated against, but the discrimination itself. Only through improving the examination of donated blood and virus detecting facilities could blood quality be ensured. Simply attributing the complex resources of unsafe blood donation to homosexual relationships is just an irrelevant and irresponsible short-cut taken by the government. If for now, asking permission for same-sex marriage is still too early for a developing country like China, is it possible to avoid discrimination and grant homosexual people a life as normal as everyone else?</p>
<p>For traditional Chinese struggling for sexual identity under family and social pressures, I could imagine the significance of this issue them and their families. However, besides the concern for the rights deserved by these minority groups, a society providing unequal civil rights grants no hope to its people. Discrimination against homosexual people disobeys the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that All human beings, without distinction of any kind, are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Even in a communist society like China, equity has always been emphasised. This issue questioned my belief in my countrys equity in which I have taken pride for such a long time. </p>
<p>Till 1999, books related to homosexualism would be turned in at the customhouse. In the 2006 World Outgames in Montreal, there was only one Chinese athlete, in contrast to the 1.3 billion pollution of China. Even Chinese students overseas did not represent China in fear of troubles. According to the latest investigation carried out by Dr. Li Yinhe, the famous sociologist and activist for LGBT rights in China, only 7.5% of citizens have friends or relatives who are homosexual and about 70% oppose legalising same-sex marriage. Obviously, China is not an open country. Due to Chinas history-related traditions and Buddhism background, family composed of men, women and children have been made an important doctrine. Homosexual people would face problems of low self-esteem and guilt; pressure from society and family would further suppress their courage to reveal their sex identity. In the end, many choose to hide behind a normal lifestyle. In many cases, this has been the reason of divorce, domestic violence and even suicides. The ignorance or even intended denying of this social issue not only derive many gays and lesbians from their supposed lifestyle, but also affect the lives of straight people and give rise to social unrest. </p>
<p>We are gradually receiving courageous voices for civilian rights deserved by minority groups, but a deeply-rooted social stereotype could not be easily challenged by the efforts of the few activists. The prohibition just sharply reveals how far we are still away from a society of real equity and freedom.</p>