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- Same-Gender Loving – see same-gender-loving
SUMMARY
- Men experiencing sexual attraction or desire for the same sex or gender (male-male)
- The clinical or medical term is a homosexual male
- Gay is also used as an umbrella term for the LGBTQIA+ community
- Without an official census, conservative estimates predict that under 1% of men around the world identify as Gay; however, some estimates are as high as 10%
- The word Gay originally was an English term that meant joyful, carefree, bright and showy. The name was later used for homosexual men as a way of communicating their sexuality in code
- According to Canadian researchers, men with older brothers are three times more likely to be gay than those with no older brothers, which resulted in the term the ‘big brother effect.’
- Billy Haines was the first movie actor who was publicly and openly gay in 1933
- In the 1950s, the LGBT community tried to change the term ‘homosexual’ to ‘homophile’, to emphasise same-gender love rather than sex
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Pride in sexuality: How well do you know the Gay subculture?
The gay community is full of terms relating to a person’s appearance and sexual preferences, from bears to twinks. Many of these terms have been around for over fifty years and have evolved and changed with each new generation. With these terms widely and frequently used amongst the gay community, is it deviant-like behaviour or honesty born out of centuries of repression?
Big Boys Should Cry: Redefining Gender Roles
With the number of male suicides, reports of domestic violence, and sexual assaults against men worldwide on the rise, it is believed that a large number of cases are still going unreported. For many, reporting these types of crimes are often seen as a weakness or a source of shame, creating a cycle in which those committing the crimes can carry on offending without any consequences. Boys and men are taught what it means to be a man from a young age, but not that bad things sometimes happen. Things that are out of their control and, most importantly, are not their fault. Is it now time that we all say big boys should cry?
Gay Apps: Are mandatory member verifications a good idea?
Over the past ten years, globally, there has been a consistent trend and rise in fake news and online bullying. With an increase in online abuse, especially amongst minors, hate crimes and concern for the safety of their users, service providers are looking for potential solutions. Many app developers have begun proposing solutions and possible ways to help combat and reduce these alarming trends. Over the past year, several well-known LGBTQIA+ smartphone app providers went public that they were considering mandatory member verifications. A move that would mean users would be required to prove their identity in order to use these smartphone apps. Whether by providing additional contact information, such as a home address or carrying out a transaction via their bank or credit card. In some extreme situations, service providers are even considering a process where users must upload some form of identification. Though all of the measures are designed to combat deception and serious crimes, is there a risk of alienating vulnerable community members?
DISCOVER WHICH COUNTRIES LEGALLY RECOGNISE GENDER IDENTITIES...
Gender and body dysmorphia affects many people each year. Many will feel trapped in the wrong body and look to transform their outer appearance to reflect their inner self. For those going through their transition, it is often a challenge and lengthy process. Discover how each country around the world legally acknowledges and treats gender identities
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