Will society be more accepting to the gay lifestyle as the youth of today grow-up, or will it be many years down the road?
2006-07-02 12:09:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I hope it'll be easier for the newer generations, yes. And I think it will. But there's a long way to go yet.
2006-07-02 12:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe so. I've seen many positive changes just within the past decade; indeed, within the past few years (ie Lawrence v Texas)! Of course, hate will always be an issue, especially for minorities.
As the 'old guard' of hate-mongers and bigots become older and die off, there are many others standing in the wings who are taking their places. Newer generations are not only more tolerant, but are fully accepting of those who differ.
Although, I think we should pause to ask ourselves one important question: Are we taking the younger generation of GLBT brothers and sisters on OUR journey, or are we preparing them for theirs?
Regardless of how it's viewed, It IS a new world.
2006-07-02 19:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by Specious λ Neurotica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is already far more accepting than it was in my day...when I came out I thought I was the only one in the world...then we had to go to special bars to meet (which were raided by the police--because we were considered immoral and perverted). Homosexuality was treated as a mental disorder. The very fact that we can talk about it like this today...shows the progress that has been and will continue to be made,
And further to Keops inane answer above...not all of us want to lose our "gay gene"...we're happy with who we are.
2006-07-02 20:31:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many years down the road! Society is not ready to accept it yet!
2006-07-02 19:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by Sister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 20, and I've read up on my queer history (not as much as I want to, but I've started). We already DO. And the kids just a couple years younger than me; so much courage. People are coming out younger and younger, and I'd like to think that the movement isn't pulling back or fading away, so I definitely think things will keep getting better.
2006-07-03 21:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will not change completely for a long time, but as the generations go on there will be more and more acceptance. in the USA there has been growing acceptance of homosexuals.(also, the percentage of atheists in America have double in recent years....anyone else see a connection?)
2006-07-02 19:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still think there is a ways to go, but society is becoming more accepting of the whole issue.
2006-07-03 12:33:00 · answer #7 · answered by aza_424 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 38 and I already have it a lot easier than people who've gone before. It's easier now than it was 20 years ago. We can expect (but only really hope) that younger generations will have it easier.
2006-07-02 19:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live. In some parts of Afghanistan, someone might still try to drop a building on you (the literal punishment from the Koran, as interpreted by the Taliban).
2006-07-02 19:14:51 · answer #9 · answered by presidentofallantarctica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well lets see some people do believe in a man and a woman.god made adam and eve not adam and adam or eve and eve.how can a man pass on his genes to another man naturally he cant it wasnt meant to be that way people that dont believe in gays should not have to accept it.i say to each his own but dont agree with it and shouldnt be obligated to.if thats what you choose good for you .you have that right.
2006-07-02 19:24:52 · answer #10 · answered by lori b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋