Uncommon
Outing
Disclosing an LGBTQ person's identity without their consent
Outing
Outing is the act of disclosing an LGBTQ person's sexual orientation or gender identity without their consent. It is often done for malicious reasons either to instrumentalize homophobia, biphobia or transphobia in order to discredit someone or to combat homophobia, heterosexism or cissexism by revealing that a prominent or respected individual is homosexual or transgender. Historical examples of outing include the Krupp affair, the Eulenburg affair, the Röhm scandal, George Michael's April 1998 arrest, Ricky Martin's 2000 interview with Barbara Walters, and the Larry Craig scandal. Generally, outing someone in a personal context is thought to be unethical and tends to be frowned upon. When it comes to public figures, the ethics of outing are highly contested as it can often have a negative effect on the target's personal life or career. Some LGBTQ activists argue that gay individuals who oppose LGBTQ rights do not enjoy a right to privacy because of their perceived hypocrisy. In an attempt...
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