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Gay Safe Places

There are a number of places where gay men can feel safe. These include a private party, a restaurant, a bar, or an arts group. Some of these are more explicitly gay safe than others. If you're planning to travel to a city, consider the safety of these places before you head out.

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One of the most common terms used to describe a gay safe place is a "gay bar." A typical gay bar is a place where gay people can celebrate their sexuality. It can be an organized club, a sports team, a party, or a political group. Essentially, a gay safe space is anyplace where gay people can gather in a communal, social setting to share their feelings and concerns.

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However, there is a much more complex history behind what constitutes a "gay safe space." While bars are a popular place for many gay LGBTQ SAFE to gather, this is not necessarily where they originated. In fact, the term "gay bar" was once a pejorative term describing a place where a male-dominated community would meet to party.

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For decades, HIV was associated with the gay community. It was also thought that the disease was particularly dangerous for men, and was considered a male-specific disease. Before research began, millions of loved ones had died from the disease. As a result, the disease was often discriminated against and stigmatized.

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However, the recent discovery of a cure for HIV has not meant the end of the fight against the disease. In fact, it has been shown that managing the disease can allow patients to live normal lives. This is especially true in the LGBT community, where safe sex is an important part of maintaining a healthy sex life.

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Traditionally, a "gay bar" was considered a place where only gay people could enter. This is due to the colonial trope of positioning subjects as sexually 'uncivilized' if they drank alcohol or wore clothing that did not show off their body. When these places opened, they were often overcrowded with bachelorette parties, as women would organize them.

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Gay bars also provided safe spaces for straight women to socialize. However, in the 1990s, this type of "gay safe space" was largely overtaken by Bachelorette parties. Several years later, a woman named Sarah Huckabee Sanders became the first openly gay Cabinet member.

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Although a number of countries have enacted legislation legalizing gay marriage, there are still a lot of barriers in the way. Anti-LGBT groups are working to push these laws throughout the world, and President Donald Trump is attempting to roll back a variety of LGBT rights. He is also confirmed several members of the Supreme Court and a number of ambassadors.

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Despite these controversies, there are many other places where gay men can find a safe space. Creating one in a private party can be a good option, but it is important to know that these spaces are not guaranteed. They can be created in restaurants, resorts, and even in sports teams.

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