The Gay Society / Social Reality

In the previous posts we have seen how certain social factors affect the gay society. There are many more factors not used in this paper that bring up other social problems. The fact that gays have a choice between social separation or social integration is evidence that the gay society is evolving. One key aspect is how the gay society has created its own sub-culture. Most large towns have an area, which can be considered “gay friendly”. In that area there will be gay bars, restaurants and shopping that homosexuals will frequent. In these divisions the gay person can be open and even openly hold hands with their partner. The fear is that the sub-culture rightly created by those who would likely experience odd stares or even derision, should not seek to continually separate themselves from the society as a whole. To be accepted by society, one must become an open member of that society. It is understandable that being constantly aware of your homosexuality makes one feel that others are aware of it as well. This, however, is not always the case. As society continues to awaken to the acceptance of homosexuality, the homosexual society should also awaken to the knowledge of their acceptance.
Homosexuals should be deeply invested in this unfinished work. The gay society can achieve total acceptance, but never without total openness. The moment a gay man or woman seeks to be considered separate from the greater society, the path to total equality becomes a few steps longer and narrower. Society is continually being reconstructed. The movements of groups in that society are fluid, and sometimes without noticeable motion. Yet, each group is interactive and invested. Soon the gay society will achieve total acceptance and those who follow after will be thankful for all those who came before and forged the path upon which they travel freely.