G - L - B - T - Q - Q
Gay - Lesbian - Bisexual - Transgender - Queer - Questioning
Coming Out Being GLBTQ - What’s So Great About It?
A lot of gay people would gladly see society's prejudices change. But they would not change being GLBT, even if they could!
Some of the things people enjoy about being GLBT:
* The gay community can be welcoming.
* A lot of GLBT people value diversity. So you can know people from many different backgrounds.
* Gender roles are more fluid. Who cooks dinner? Changes the oil in the car? Initiates sex?
* You gain a greater awareness of the ways other groups are oppressed.
* There's an openness about sexuality that can be affirming and refreshing.
* You can see the courage of your friends and yourself in dealing with prejudice.
* There are exciting cultural events - gay related film, theater, visual arts, dance, comedy, athletics, poetry and literature.
* When you know who you really are, you can celebrate it and be comfortable with it.