gay – adj. sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex

harassment – n. making repeated attacks against someone or something

LGBT – adj. lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender

orientation – n. a main interest, quality, or goal

fundamental – adj. relating to the most important or main part of something

pave a way for – v. expression (v.) to make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something

degradation – n. the act of damaging the quality of condition of something

overwhelming – adj. very strong or great in amount