By Mason Lenches-Jhamb
The phrase “separation of church and state” is often credited to Thomas Jefferson. It refers to the function of the First Amendment of the Constitution. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” This portion of the First Amendment is intended to create a “wall” between the free practice of religion and government regulation of it. Religion should bear no influence upon the policies of government or infiltrate its institutions. This is problematic in regards to the issue of marriage equality. The government restricts the capabilities of same sex couples, which happens to be aligned with the Catholic notion that homosexuality is wrong. Has the dam been breached, enabling religion to trickle into the creation of government policy? As two Supreme Court cases imminently approach, the future of marriage equality hangs in the balance. The verdicts are sure to provoke Catholic outrage or rejoicing from same sex couples.
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Team Member Name: Cristina Johnson
Publication: stuff.co.nz
Tone of the cartoon:
1) Neutral framing of sexual minorities
2) Neutral to equal rights for sexual minorities
What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?
What “reality” is constructed/framed about sexual minorities and their rights?
Team Member Name: Cristina Johnson
Publication: thinkprogress.org
What “reality” is constructed/framed about sexual minorities and their rights?
What “reality” is constructed/framed about sexual minorities and their rights?
Team Member Name: Kayden Burbank
Publication: KnowHomo.Tumblr.com
What “reality” is constructed/framed about sexual minorities and their rights?
An argument that exists on both sides of gay marriage is whether or not a person is born gay or if they are nurtured into making a choice. No argument can accurately be made either way, with minimal, if any evidence supporting either stance. In a recent poll taken by Gallup, it shows the opinions of United States citizens. There is a virtual tie between the belief that people are born gay or that they become gay later at around 40 % supporting each side of the argument (click here for poll). This artist has framed the cartoon to represent the LGBT community as more than just gays and lesbians but as sons and daughters of straight people. Giving this minority a face allowing more people to understand why they also deserve civil liberties.
Team Member Name: Cristina Johnson
Publication: stuff.co.nz
Date: Aug 30, 2012
Cartoonist: Al Nisbet, International
Title of cartoon: Blessing of Marriage
Cartoonist: Al Nisbet, International
Title of cartoon: Blessing of Marriage
Cartoon #: 7
Tone of the cartoon:
1) Neutral framing of sexual minorities
2) Neutral to equal rights for sexual minorities
What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?
A Christian priest comments on the perverted nature of having to bless a same-sex marriage. All the while, the Catholic Church abstains from addressing the issue of child molestation happening under their own roof--or in Father Wilfred Baldwin's case, under his robes.
What “reality” is constructed/framed about sexual minorities and their rights?
In recent news, two MPs in England spoke out against the bill to redefine marriage, and were called out on it. Father Wilfred Baldwin is charged by a woman who said he molested her several years previous, and the church will not take responsibility for its actions. In a way, this cartoon is also addressing the lack of responsibility taken by the Catholic Church.
Al Nisbet's cartoon comments on the refusal of certain Christian priests and ministers to marry gay couples. The priest shown, most likely a representation of Father Baldwin, is clearly ignoring his own perverted ways while condemning what he sees as perverted. This cartoon upholds the common thought that Christians do not support same-sex marriage.
This cartoon brings up another important issue in the fight for equality--children's rights. The priest tells the children under his robes that he won’t be blessing same-sex marriages—but why are these children under there? What other issues are not getting the direct attention that they need because of the intense argument over approval of same-sex marriage?
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Team Member Name: Cristina Johnson
Publication: thinkprogress.org
Date: Nov 16, 2012
Cartoonist: R. George, U.S.
Title of Cartoon: Republigelicals for Establishing an American Christian Theocracy
Cartoonist: R. George, U.S.
Title of Cartoon: Republigelicals for Establishing an American Christian Theocracy
Cartoon #: 8
Tone of the cartoon:
Tone of the cartoon:
1) Neutral framing of same sex marriage
2) Opposed to equal rights for same sex marriage
What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?
White, Republican Christians complain about the victories of equal rights for gays. Their haggard appearances imply that they are losing control.
2) Opposed to equal rights for same sex marriage
What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?
White, Republican Christians complain about the victories of equal rights for gays. Their haggard appearances imply that they are losing control.
What “reality” is constructed/framed about sexual minorities and their rights?
This construction is casting a negative, unyielding light on Republicans and Christians by lumping them together in "The Republigelicals for Establishing an American Christian Society," then having their members negatively discuss the advances made by same-sex marriage advocates. The cartoon is implying that all members of this fabricated group believe that having gay or lesbian members of government and legalizing gay marriage on the state level makes our country less, or is hurting society. These disgruntled, awestruck members seem to have been discussing the matter for quite some time, and can’t figure out why advocates for gay marriage are succeeding. They fall back on the 'victory' of Chick-fil-a's open disagreement with gay marriage.
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Team Member Name: Mason Lenches-Jhamb
Publication: The Scranton Times-Tribune
Date: 3/26/12
Cartoonist: John Cole, U.S.
Title of cartoon: Local-NC-Amendment 1 Gay Marriage
Cartoon #: 9
Tone of the cartoon:
1) Positive framing of sexual minorities.
2) Framing is supportive of equal rights for sexual minorities.
Team Member Name: Mason Lenches-Jhamb
Publication: The Scranton Times-Tribune
Date: 3/26/12
Cartoonist: John Cole, U.S.
Title of cartoon: Local-NC-Amendment 1 Gay Marriage
Cartoon #: 9
Tone of the cartoon:
1) Positive framing of sexual minorities.
2) Framing is supportive of equal rights for sexual minorities.
What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?
This cartoon depicts the word amendment with a large number one adjacent to it. The one (in 1st Amendment) has been turned into a crucifix by means of a plank of wood and nails. Hung on the cross is a figure clad in a tee shirt with the words “Gay Marriage.” At the base of the crucifix are the words “Religious Intolerance.” It purveys the message that the Catholic Church renounces gay marriage, considering it a sin. The church brands the union of two members of the same sex as immoral, blasphemous, and lurid. In its overzealous opposition to same sex marriage, the Catholic Church is intolerant.
The reality of this cartoon seeks to expose the hypocrisy, intolerance, and suppression committed by the Catholic Church. In asserting their religious freedom (guaranteed by the 1st amendment), Catholics deny rights to those that fail to fit within the confines of their beliefs. Intolerance is the result. The figure mounted to the cross symbolizes the hypocrisy of the Church in its persecution of innocents. The savior of Catholicism was unjustly alienated, just as (certain) Catholics seek to deny others their most basic rights. The Church is then framed as radical in its arbitrary suppression of the gay community. This powerful image promotes marriage equality and coexistence on the basis of our constitutional rights. Sexual minorities are framed as being wrongfully oppressed by certain religious institutions.
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http://www.thegavoice.com/opinion/cartoon/4124-mike-ritter-cartoon-abandon-the-anti-gay-marriage-ship
Team Member Name: Kayden Burbank
Publication: GA Voice.com
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Team Member Name: Kayden Burbank
Publication: GA Voice.com
Date:Feb 2, 2012
Cartoonist:Mike Ritter, U.S.
Title of cartoon: n/a
Cartoonist:Mike Ritter, U.S.
Title of cartoon: n/a
Cartoon #: 10
Tone of the cartoon:
1) Neutral framing of same sex marriage
2) framing is neutral to equal rights in same sex marriage
What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?
The homophobic boat with two members of the LDS church is sinking because they have run into the rocks representing the states that have legalized same-sex marriage. These states inhibit the opposition to marriage equality. The couple is screaming that without more funding the resistance to same sex marriage will sink.
Related Articles:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/us/politics/15marriage.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2008/10/the-mormon-money-behind-proposition-8/209748/
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http://knowhomo.tumblr.com/post/18697934538
Tone of the cartoon:
1) Neutral framing of same sex marriage
2) framing is neutral to equal rights in same sex marriage
What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?
The homophobic boat with two members of the LDS church is sinking because they have run into the rocks representing the states that have legalized same-sex marriage. These states inhibit the opposition to marriage equality. The couple is screaming that without more funding the resistance to same sex marriage will sink.
What “reality” is constructed/framed about sexual minorities and their rights?
The reality framed is that among all of the resistance against legalizing gay marriage, many people against Prop 8 are of the LDS faith. Money to combat the legalization of same-sex marriage poured in from the LDS church. This cartoon relies heavily on the fact that reports have surfaced about the Church of Latter Day Saints providing a majority of the funding to campaign to stop Proposition 8 in California. The situation in California has labeled the LDS church as "homophobic" by the gay community. Whether that this is true of most members or not, reports from The New York Times to the Atlantic have reported around 40-50% of the funding to combat legalizing Proposition 8 came from contributions made by members of the church. Protect Marriage, the organization that raised funding against Prop 8 estimated that around $20 million dollars of the total donations came from leaders or members of the LDS church. Californians Against Hate, an organization supporting same-sex marriage, estimated that around $22 million of the $40 million dollars was from LDS church members. Additionally, the group reports that Mormons have contributed $6.9 million to pass a similar law, Proposition 102, in Arizona. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the LDS church itself provided funding, but many members that belong to the faith did. This cartoon frames same sex marriage as making leaps towards universal establishment.
The reality framed is that among all of the resistance against legalizing gay marriage, many people against Prop 8 are of the LDS faith. Money to combat the legalization of same-sex marriage poured in from the LDS church. This cartoon relies heavily on the fact that reports have surfaced about the Church of Latter Day Saints providing a majority of the funding to campaign to stop Proposition 8 in California. The situation in California has labeled the LDS church as "homophobic" by the gay community. Whether that this is true of most members or not, reports from The New York Times to the Atlantic have reported around 40-50% of the funding to combat legalizing Proposition 8 came from contributions made by members of the church. Protect Marriage, the organization that raised funding against Prop 8 estimated that around $20 million dollars of the total donations came from leaders or members of the LDS church. Californians Against Hate, an organization supporting same-sex marriage, estimated that around $22 million of the $40 million dollars was from LDS church members. Additionally, the group reports that Mormons have contributed $6.9 million to pass a similar law, Proposition 102, in Arizona. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the LDS church itself provided funding, but many members that belong to the faith did. This cartoon frames same sex marriage as making leaps towards universal establishment.
Related Articles:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/us/politics/15marriage.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2008/10/the-mormon-money-behind-proposition-8/209748/
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http://knowhomo.tumblr.com/post/18697934538
Team Member Name: Kayden Burbank
Publication: KnowHomo.Tumblr.com
Date: n/a
Cartoonist: Milt Priggee, U.S.
Title of cartoon: n/a
Cartoonist: Milt Priggee, U.S.
Title of cartoon: n/a
Cartoon #: 11
Tone of the cartoon:
1) positive framing of same sex marriage
2) framing is supportive of equal rights in same-sex marriage
Tone of the cartoon:
1) positive framing of same sex marriage
2) framing is supportive of equal rights in same-sex marriage
What action is taking place in the cartoon? What is the context?
During a protest both those that agree with gay marriage and those that disagree with gay marriage are being represented. On the side against gay marriage, a sign reads "Stop Redefining marriage, Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve." While on the opposite side a sign reads, "Marriage Equality Now." The same man holding the sign for gay marriage is saying "Stop giving birth to gay people."
What “reality” is constructed/framed about sexual minorities and their rights?
An argument that exists on both sides of gay marriage is whether or not a person is born gay or if they are nurtured into making a choice. No argument can accurately be made either way, with minimal, if any evidence supporting either stance. In a recent poll taken by Gallup, it shows the opinions of United States citizens. There is a virtual tie between the belief that people are born gay or that they become gay later at around 40 % supporting each side of the argument (click here for poll). This artist has framed the cartoon to represent the LGBT community as more than just gays and lesbians but as sons and daughters of straight people. Giving this minority a face allowing more people to understand why they also deserve civil liberties.
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