Sometimes I think there’s a parallel universe of liberal moonbats—unfortunately, that universe often seem to thrive in universities. This story was in the Harvard Crimson—seemingly a beacon of moonbatacious liberalism (hey—if they can invent “heteronormative” and “homophobic” and other such liberalist blather…).
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BGLTSA [that stands for: “Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Supporters Alliance”—ed] Co-Chair Jordan B. Woods ’06 said that, while many BGLTSA members thought [Jada] Pinkett Smith’s speech was “motivational,” some were insulted because they thought she narrowly defined the roles of men and women in relationships.
“Some of the content was extremely heteronormative, and made BGLTSA members feel uncomfortable,” he said.
Calling the comments heteronormative, according to Woods, means they implied that standard sexual relationships are only between males and females.
“Our position is that the comments weren’t homophobic, but the content was specific to male-female relationships,” Woods said.
Margaret C. D. Barusch ’06, the other BGLTSA co-chair, said the comments might have seemed insensitive in effect, if not in intent.
“I think the comments had a very strong focus for an extended period of time on how to effectively be in a relationship—a heterosexual relationship,” Barusch said. “I don’t think she meant to be offensive but I just don’t think she was that thoughtful.”
In order to discuss these concerns and ensure that such a misunderstanding doesn’t occur again, Paulus said the BGLTSA and the Foundation are planning a joint breakfast later this week as well as a general discussion forum for all of the SAC member groups. […]
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