Why should people be informed about LGBTQ issues?
Becoming informed about LGBTQ issues helps reduce heterosexism and homophobia. This makes it easier for one to live a more open and productive life in their work and home communities. The culture as a whole is therefore enriched. For LGBTQ youth, who are more likely to experience depression and rejection by friends and/or family, acceptance and understanding could be a matter of life or death. The risk of suicide in LGBTQ adolescents is two to three times greater than of their straight counterparts.
