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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ Travel Writers'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community'''</h3>
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<p>It has been observed that travel and writing go hand-in-handThe desire to travel and see the unknown or experience a different life is coupled with an equal desire to share the experience and encourage others to do the same.</p>
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<p>Tremendous advances have been made toward marriage equality in many countries around the worldRegrettably, there also remain many countries where legislation is lacking on the issue.  According to the HRC, there are currently 29 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.  The first country to recognize same-sex marriages was The Netherlands in 2001, followed by Belgium (2003) and Canada (2005).  Taiwan made history in 2019, becoming the first government in Asia to welcome legislation on marriage equality.</p>
  
<p>Throughout history, there have been many prominent fiction and non-fiction writers of a travelling life.  In the 1800s and early 1900s, the readers of these books on travel looked for information about far-off lands in an effort to let their minds wander to somewhere they would never have a chance of visiting.  The authors were put in the same category as explorers and adventurers of the unknown world.  Their books were often biographical in detailing their personal adventures.  Many early works of literature can be viewed as travel narratives.</p>
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<p>Marriage equality has come about through three processes:  legislation enacted by political bodies; through public referendum following civic action; and by court decisions that have mandated equality through adherence to a country's constitution.  In contrast, in many countries constitutional measures have been adopted to prevent same-sex marriages from being sanctioned, or laws have been enacted which refuse to recognize such marriages performed elsewhere.</p>
  
<p>Any notion of same-sex adventures in these early works tended to occur through subtle wording because such relationships were illegal.  Those who were more upfront about LGBTQ characters in their books were considered radical and often forced into exile.  Nevertheless, their books were popular and their legacy continues to this dayAuthors such as Britain's [[Norman Douglas]] and [[Sir Wilfred Thesiger]], or American [[Richard Halliburton]], stirred their reader's imagination to great heights.</p>
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<p>Gay marriage is hotly contested by religious groups and intolerant political and social organizationsA 2016 global survey found that one in three adults believe that people of the same sex should be allowed to marry.</p>
  
<p>Today, in addition to both fiction and non-fiction books, travel writing includes destination guides, hotel and restaurant reviews, tour suggestions, and travel blogs or other social media productsThe latter group of writers appear mostly in glossy magazines and onlineThere can be a distinct category of writing on LGBTQ travelers and their interests, with a mind on safety of the traveler.</p>  
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<p>For those living in countries where same-sex marriage is legal, knowing about those LGBTQ individuals who advanced the issue of marriage equality is importantToday's progress has been built by the commitment and hard work of those who came before us, and it behooves the community to celebrate the work of those individualsFor those living in countries where it remains illegal, the march forward continues by many of the individuals identified below.</p>
  
<p>Several of the contemporary travel writers presented here have won awards for their work, including the Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the Grand Prize in Travel Journalism Award Winner for the North American Travel Journalists Association.</p>
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<p>This list contains lawyers, politicians, activists, and public leaders.  Most are in influential positions related to the political system or NGOs working to advance the LGBTQ equality cause.  Some are celebrities who are using their public visibility for the purpose.</p>
  
<p>We have identified prominent LGBTQ travel writers from Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Romani, and The United States.   To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[LGBTQ Travel Writers|HERE]]'''</p>
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<p>We have identified prominent LGBTQ advocates for marriage equality from Argentia, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, France, Great Britain, Guyana, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, the United States, and Venzuela.   To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community|HERE]]'''</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

Revision as of 13:56, 10 August 2020

DID YOU KNOW?

Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community

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Tremendous advances have been made toward marriage equality in many countries around the world. Regrettably, there also remain many countries where legislation is lacking on the issue. According to the HRC, there are currently 29 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay. The first country to recognize same-sex marriages was The Netherlands in 2001, followed by Belgium (2003) and Canada (2005). Taiwan made history in 2019, becoming the first government in Asia to welcome legislation on marriage equality.

Marriage equality has come about through three processes: legislation enacted by political bodies; through public referendum following civic action; and by court decisions that have mandated equality through adherence to a country's constitution. In contrast, in many countries constitutional measures have been adopted to prevent same-sex marriages from being sanctioned, or laws have been enacted which refuse to recognize such marriages performed elsewhere.

Gay marriage is hotly contested by religious groups and intolerant political and social organizations. A 2016 global survey found that one in three adults believe that people of the same sex should be allowed to marry.

For those living in countries where same-sex marriage is legal, knowing about those LGBTQ individuals who advanced the issue of marriage equality is important. Today's progress has been built by the commitment and hard work of those who came before us, and it behooves the community to celebrate the work of those individuals. For those living in countries where it remains illegal, the march forward continues by many of the individuals identified below.

This list contains lawyers, politicians, activists, and public leaders. Most are in influential positions related to the political system or NGOs working to advance the LGBTQ equality cause. Some are celebrities who are using their public visibility for the purpose.

We have identified prominent LGBTQ advocates for marriage equality from Argentia, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, France, Great Britain, Guyana, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, the United States, and Venzuela.  To read more and see the complete list, click HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 17,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, or gender fluid (LGBTQ) and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.

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Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World (Mark S. Bonham, 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way. Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.

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