As Anyone Who Is Gay Will Confirm,

Gay Culture Is Surviving And Thriving. Some Activists Believe The Recent Rise In Homophobic Violence Might Be A Gauge Of The Success Of Positive Gay Images.

Coming Out Is A Means Of Redefining Oneself, Of Claiming Membership In A Lifestyle And A Social Order With Distinct Values. Chief Among These Values Is Honesty.

Proclaiming A Sexual Preference Is Something That Straight Men Never Really Have To Bother With.

If There Is A Gay Uniform, The Differences Are In How Each Man Coordinates The Details: The Brand And Cut Of The Jeans, The Design Of Belts And Boots, The Haircut, The Number And Size Of Earrings.

My Reasons For Declaring A Sexual Preference Had To Do Less With The Pursuit Of Personal Freedom Than With The Lust For Pure Shock Value.