Society of today, Greater than yesterday

Societies across the world have come a very long way in such a short space of time. Campaigners of LGBT should be thoroughly commended for their efforts, opening the eyes of the population to the realities and conventions of modern day life. As much as the older generations may wish to, there are developments which you just cannot ignore and simultaneously, ones which command respect and admiration.

Pride week in June and LGBT history month in October demonstrate the extent of support which is available to those who previously have felt repressed. Right up to the turn of the century, it may have been frowned upon to voice such personal beliefs, but now the scowl is directed towards those who neglect these thoughts, a way of living, increasingly emerging in a diverse society.

In the world of sport, in recent years the likes of Gareth Thomas, Welsh rugby union star and Robbie Rogers, the LA galaxy footballer have come out as homosexual, providing scared and apprehensive voices worldwide the knowledge that such a feeling is not out of place, whether it be expressed in Swansea or Seattle, and the disclosure of such information is one which has fought off all the scrutiny along the way.

In the music industry, Sir Elton John and late (and most definitely great) George Michael were initially subject to torment for their sexuality. Yet iconic figures such as these, have rewarded those who long before the days of Club Tropicana, were not just working but fighting to establish these views across the continents. Messrs John and Michael have flown the flag of "the different" with the utmost credibility to allow further equality to take shape and to prevent avid conservatives like Donald Trunp from retaining the ills of former societies.

Whether it be on the sports field or in the recording studio, inspirational figures have encouraged freedom of speech, liberty and equality and provided a light that says to all rank-and-files, I can be what I wish, I can do what I wish, I can say what I wish. We must not ignore the brilliance of change and the consideration of others opinions, which can potentially be beneficial to all and provide large groups of people the world over with a new found source of individuality.