LGBTQ+ Stereotypes ft. Calum McSwiggan | Voice Box | Childline

[@saskiak7129]

I'm very glad you made this! I'm bi and people think it's a 'phase'

[@HaydenS2002]

onesie queen yes I'm bi people say it's a phase been bi for 3 years now and people say I'm not I'm bi I'm a lesson and butch and I'm really not even tho I am a huge a tomboy dosnt mean I'm now a lesbian I'm bi that's a thing otherwise it wouldn't be in the lgBt

[@childline]

Thanks - we know that there can be the attitude that sexuality and gender identities can be a "phase" and really want to increase understanding and through this, acceptance.

[@childline]

Thanks for talking about your experience. It can take time for others to understand and we hope that videos like this can help along the way too.

[@mevolander8478]

onesie queen it sometimes is though

[@Earth098]

Thank you so much for discussing about this topic!!! As a gay man who does not fit into these stereotypes it sadden me to see how gay community is infested with one sided stereotypes. I know there are lots of us like me, but we need to actively work to break those stereotypes. There is nothing wrong with acting according to stereotypes, if that's what you feel comfortable with. But it's NOT acceptable to paint the whole gay community with the same brush.

[@shadowking1380]

Stereotypes are one of the biggest pains in the neck ever... as a gay man I get women all the time wanting me to be their "gay best friend" so they can have someone to go shopping with for what looks good on them (aka smaller size people) and the like when in reality as someone who is also 6'4+ the only things I really like shopping for are t-shirts (those that actually fit anyway) and could actually careless about what people are wearing

[@childline]

Thank you for commenting and for talking about your experiences of stereotypes. Sometimes, people don't realise that the things they say or do can actually be a stereotype and by talking more about these, we hope it can help others to think.

[@RolyWestYT]

Nicely said cal 💜

[@childline]

Thanks, Roly - we think so too!

[@medusasapphics]

Thanks so much for this. Being pan and trans I relate with a lot of this.

[@childline]

We're glad that it is relevant and relatable - that's exactly what we aim for in these videos. Thanks for letting us know!

[@EmilyHatesSand]

Great video!

[@childline]

We're really glad you think so! You can help us reach even more young people by sharing the video with friends 😊

[@randomwarriorstrue2631]

I don't get stereotyped people just stare at me blankly when I come out since I go against the stereotypes

[@childline]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It can be difficult coming out, especially if we don't feel like we fit into a specific "category". If anyone's finding things difficult, you can find loads of support and advice on the Childline website www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/sexual-identity/

[@Massev6871]

I would say though that there is quite a lot of truth in many stereo types.

[@danthedog118]

I know this has nothing to do with the video but I wish people done with gender fluid content I look all over KZbin and most I find the gatcha TickTock‘s

[@SkaterBlades]

So you make a video about stereotypes and you include someone who is a stereotype of gay men and perpetuates stereotypes of gay people. For example he said that he is stereotyped as promiscuous and said that wasn't true. 8 months later he uploads a video called "I want an open relationship" which means he wants a relationship he can be promiscuous in

[@stefantherainbowphoenix]

"8 months later" Read that again.

[@SkaterBlades]

@@stefantherainbowphoenix yeah, that was the take away