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Gay Invisibility vs. Gay Identity
Introduction to Lesbian & Gay Studies | WGST 2050 |
- No Program - | Fall 2011 |
Abstract
Since the initial defining of the terms homosexual and heterosexual, there have existed
sexual identity categories. The categories were created as unequal, with homosexuality being
rendered as inferior to heterosexuality, which was assumed to be the natural order of sexuality.
In categorizing homosexuals as distinct, they were created as a separate class of people, capable
of their own identity. The identity was originally a negative trait socially, and was associated
with discrimination and hate crimes. Discrimination has been reduced and the
homosexual identity has been integrated into society more fluidly in modern times, but this
creates a problem for gay identity. A question is raised of whether gay identity
should continue to exist, or if the identity should fold into the rest of society to become invisible
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