2007-01-25 12:16:54 · 14 answers · asked by Just Ask Ashley 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
This is not intended as criticism of the younger generations. Being in my early thirties, I'm still within that range myself. However, I do believe younger generations of gays take their freedom of expression and visibility for granted.
I say that because the younger set has never known the persecution the older generations knew and fought against. It's normal, and even expected, to take something for granted when you never had to fight for it. The younger generations weren't around for the Stonewall riots and prior to that, when police would regularly raid gay bars and clubs and arrest partons simply for being there.
The older generations are the ones who really broke through the toughest obstacles and cleared a path for generations to follow. The gay community today continues to widen that path, fighting for equality in all aspects of society, but the younger set could not possibly comprehend what it was like to live with the fear and persecution the older generations had to contend with.
2007-01-25 12:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by nyboxers73 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is an expression that is used not just by the young, but by many, that for some reason just annoys the heck out of me. I wish the expression 24/7 would go!
2016-05-24 00:08:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
young gays are not spoilt they are treated how they are supposed to be treated like second class citizens we are better than you and always will be your dad hates you your mom hates you and so does the rest of the world
and you cant do anything about it because you are weak and you have no one to back you up you people scare me
you should be put to slave work and fed crickets
2007-01-25 12:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Somewhat. I think there's this weird paradox where people don't realize how bad things were before, but at the same time don't realize how bad things still are. It's like things are better enough for people to be complacent about the problems that still exist.
2007-01-25 15:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2007-01-25 12:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats spoilt? and i dont think they take their freedom of expression for granted.
2007-01-25 12:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by kute_regina_gal 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not anymore than anyone else under the age of 20.
2007-01-25 12:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by rob602pa 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but the same can be said for straight boys.
2007-01-25 12:23:22 · answer #8 · answered by robertspraguejr 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
uh, don't think so....! We should all have the freedom to be who we are without be judged or condemned. I have a feeling that isn't the answer you wanted, though.
2007-01-25 12:22:19 · answer #9 · answered by voycinwilderness 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its better than the alternative. sometimes it takes some loud ones to break down society's barriers quicker
2007-01-25 13:00:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋