Timothy D. Cook, Apple’s chief executive astound every one across the world with his unpredicted statement proclaiming himself as a ‘GAY’. In public statement to media Mr. Cook exclaimed that he is proud to be a gay which has raised eyebrows across the world. In a public note addressing the people Mr. Tim Cook said his statement of proclaiming himself as gay would help people around the world to build an identity for themselves. Adding to this Tim cook said that until now I had he had tried to maintain a basic level of privacy and now wishes to be open up about his sexuality.

Meanwhile Tim Cook urged the governing bodies of Albama to ensure the rights of gay and transgender people. All these days Tim Cook had never denied my sexuality and until now I had neither publicly acknowledged it either. While laws legalizing same-sex marriage are sweeping places like the United States, Latin America and Europe, gay rights advocates are still struggling to secure basic protections in Asia, where Apple generated 27 percent of its revenue in the fourth quarter. Countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have laws that punish homosexuality.

Tim Says His Is Not An Activist

Although harassments across world and the discrimination of LGBT people cooks statements would be of a great aid and moral support while Cook exclaimed that he didn’t consider himself an activist, but that he realised he had “benefited from the sacrifice of others.” Tim Cook’s announcement may come as no surprise in Silicon Valley or across corporate America. Tim Cook has been more forthcoming on all sorts of issues, including equal rights for gay workers, and while he says he does not see himself as an activist,  that is how many will now see him.

“Under the law, citizens of Alabama can still be fired based on their sexual orientation, we can’t change the past, but we can learn from it and we can create a different future.” Mr Cook said. Adding to this he said that “I don’t consider myself an activist, but I realize how much I’ve benefited from the sacrifice of others,” Cook wrote. “So if hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it’s worth the trade-off with my own privacy.”

I Was Assured To Be What I am – Tim Cook

Apples current chief Timothy D. Cook said that former chief Mr Steve Jobs commended him to be what he was when he took over Apple Company. Although being a gay I lead apple to new greater heights which make me feel high.  “Let me be clear: I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me,” Mr. Cook wrote in the essay, published by Bloomberg Businessweek. As soon as there were speculations that with Mr. Cooks statement is there going to be any major impact on its business. While let us do wonder how is a cook gender is going to affect apples business. Crazy speculations buzz the social network these days.

After the Tim Cooks exclamation as gay within the tech industry, Mr. Cook’s essay was generally lauded. Silicon Valley, with its nonstop focus on the future and its location in one of the most socially liberal parts of the country, has long been publicly supportive of gays and lesbians. Major tech companies field large contingents in San Francisco’s annual gay pride parade, with some industry leaders, including Facebook’s chief, Mark Zuckerberg, and Mr. Cook, personally leading their companies’ marchers. But tech companies, particularly start-ups founded and staffed largely by young white men, have struggled to deal with a fraternitylike workplace atmosphere inhospitable to women and gay people. Silicon Valley has few prominent executives who are openly gay.

Silicon Valley Corporates Indorse Tim Cook

Mr. Zuckerberg wrote on his social network as he shared Mr. Cook’s essay with his followers stated that “Thank you Tim for showing what it means to be a real, courageous and authentic leader,” accompanied with this chief executive of Real Networks Mr.Rob Glaser said that sMr. Cook’s step was “hugely positive” adding to this he said that “Life is about role models,” said Mr. Glaser, who has worked in the tech industry for three decades. “If you’re a 14-year old kid and you find the C.E.O. of one of the most iconic companies in the world happens to be gay, you’ll think, ‘There’s no limit on what I can do.’ ”

Cook admits the choice to come out wasn’t easy as privacy is important to him, but the trade-off to inspire equality is clearly something the Apple CEO has considered. “I don’t consider myself an activist, but I realize how much I’ve benefited from the sacrifice of others. So if hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it’s worth the trade-off with my own privacy.” All India Round Up insist that equality of rights has to be implemented across the globe and we are glad that a top corporate like Tim Cook standing for LGBT rights. Stay tuned to All India Round Up for regular updates and trendy updates.