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In most western societies, being gay is not against the social norm. But in places where it is, the main reasons are religion and cultural history.

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How many married men turn gay?

Many gay people start out trying to live a heterosexual lifestyle. They don't "turn gay" after they are married. Either they decide that they don't want to live a lie, or they reach a point where they accept that they have always been gay. Nobody can make anyone else gay.


Why are men gay?

If you are asking why some people are gay, then that is because they are born with that particular sexual orientation or choose to be that way. In short, they are gay because they like other men in a sexual way.


What was the percent of gay people in America 1950?

The percentage of gay people in America in 1950 was anywhere from 3% to 8% of the population, the same as today. However, in 1950, more than 99% of gay people were closeted, because homosexuality was illegal, taboo, and considered a mental illness.


Should you shun gay people?

No, you should not shun gay people. Everyone deserves respect and acceptance regardless of their sexual orientation. Embracing diversity and being inclusive is important for creating a more compassionate and understanding society.


What contradictions emerged in Progressives' ideas about social justice?

Many progressives were indifferent or actively hostile to minorities and immigrants. Labor unions have sometimes been guilty of this, seeking progress for their own members while trying to exclude others from making progress.Sometimes the issue of exactly what is progressive, becomes muddled. People who claim to be concerned about human rights in the Middle East will almost always turn out to be concerned only about the human rights of some people in the middle east, which they wish to support at the expense of other people's rights.There is an organization called "Queers Against Israeli Apartheid" which seeks to march in gay pride parades, to demonstrate solidarity with Palestinians. Palestinians, however, generally do not support gay rights, since homosexuality is forbidden by Islam, and gay people are usually killed in Muslim countries, when they are discovered. All of these homosexuals who wish to support Palestinian causes by attacking Israel would wind up being killed if they actually went to Gaza to show their support in person. Israel is the only place in the middle east where gay people have any rights, yet some members of the gay rights movement are actively hostile to Israel. One might argue that there are greater, overarching issues than gay rights, however, it is still a contradiction in progressive ideas, that the gay rights movement winds up supporting people who are deeply opposed to gay rights, while attacking their own Israeli allies who do support gay rights in the middle east.

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What is Norm MacDonald's sexual orientation?

Gay. Norm MacDonald is a known homosexual.


Does a certain kind of social environment make you gay?

No, it does not. Being gay is an inherent quality that you are born with.


In which states is it illegal to be gay?

Gay people are allowed in every U.S. state. They just have to deal with varying degrees of legal and social prejudice.


Can people help being gay?

No. You are born gay, or you develop your sexual orientation at a very early age. After that it is not possible to change. In most countries in the world there is strong social stigma against being gay. So if people could decide NOT to be gay, then millions of young people would change and become straight. This doesn't happen, because they can't! The only choice gay people have is whether to stay ashamed in the closet, or to stand up proud.


Is being gay against nature?

Nope. It's actually just as natural as heterosexuality.


You and your friend rub against each other are you gay?

Not necessarily. Being gay is about sexual orientation not about a single act that may have had sexual undertones.


When was Gay against you created?

Gay against you was created in 2005.


When did Gay against you end?

Gay against you ended in 2009.


If gay people are normal are the rest of us abnormal?

No. Gay people are only normal in the sense that there is nothing wrong with them. They are not "the norm" as far as orientations go. Straight people are "the norm."However gay people are normal as far as human beings go, and so are straight people. The term "abnormal" is usually reserved for people with behaviors that cause harm or detriment.


Why is norm metz gay?

Alex and Wikianswers.com says so! It is in writing so it has to be true.


Is billy gilman gay?

i don't think he is gay because he has a GF. And if he is gay, good for him, he is he shouldn't have to hide it just because it isn't the 'Norm' in our society. Go Billy. be who you want to be.


Why were gay Americans afraid to "come out of the closet" in the 1950s and easy 1960s?

They feared being discriminated against.