1. Gays", Lesbians", and Bisexuals" Roles of "Otherness" in Dominant Culture
... 's sexual orientation, but rather one's values and beliefs. Just as in the heterosexual community, some gay people are promiscuous, some are not. In a 1992 study, 55.5% of gay men and 71.2% of lesbians reported to be in steady relationships (Overlooked Opinions, 1993). The dominant group in American society (white, heterosexual, Protestant) continues to view homosexuality as a major social stigma. ... Gay culture and lifestyle is often on the receiving end of many socially acceptable, yet hatefully motivated actions and jokes. Until recently, AIDS was considered a "gay disease" or a puni...
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