... lesbians, and bisexuals are continually targetted by intolerance, ignorance, and segregation because of their role as an "other" in the dominant culture. This "otherness" is a departure in characteristics and behavior from the range expressed as the local, safe norm. It causes intense concern and an attempt at comprehension. From this, the mind either quickly moves to apprehension, misunderstanding, and fear ... 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...

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... . It is in Paul's nature to be attuned to the fine arts, but his upbringing deadens his true needs to his family, since they do not care to see such socially unacceptable behavior. Thus, he escapes to New York into the embrace of music, where, even at dinner, the orchestra plays (232). Paul, in his shopaholic state, ventures out to obtain definition through ... ...

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