Probing Question: How important is coming out of the closet?
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 07:31
in Psychology & Sociology
What is life like for young gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered people in our nation today? Your impression might depend on which news report you happen to catch. Stories reporting on Gay-Straight Alliance clubs in conservative school districts, high-profile legal victories for gay people and their advocates and even gay teens becoming Prom Queen, suggest the nation is becoming more accepting of less traditional sexual and gender identities. Other stories about gay bashing hate crimes and teens being bullied to the point of despair point to a different side of America.