Question

On Oct 30, 2014, Tim Cook shared some very personal details with the world on his sexual orientation. After looking at the below links, share your thoughts on the following questions:

•   Is Tim's statement on his sexual orientation "signifcant" news? Why/Why not?

•   Does him sharing her sexual orientation help "promote" diversity in our society? Why/Why Not?

Answer 1

ans 1 yes, Tim's statement on his sexual orientation is significant because as he is very successful and public figure, many people are inspired by him and many may consider him as a ideal to follow. so his statement about revealing his sexual orientation may boost confidence of others to come up and accept the reality and may encourage a lot of people to be open and confident about their sexual orientation as it is still a toboo in society, and their are many people who are scared to accept themselves as homosexual and try to hide their real identity so his statement is significant as it may boost their confidence to accept their real identity,

ans 2 yes, him sharing his sexual orientation help promote diversity in our society because, it is still not accepted by society to be a homosexual and many still consider it as an abnormality or any psychological disorder, so by his statement more people would be encouraged to break he taboo and openly accept their sexual orientation as Tim is public figure and many people are inspired by him. if more no. of people would openly and fearlessly accept their identity then it would promote diversity in society as society may start giving respect to homosexuals and start respecting their choice, as diversity means respecting individual differences in a society and living with harmony and respecting different cultures and ideas.