Common Misconceptions About Homosexual Males
However, John openly discussed with us some of the misconceptions people have about homosexual males. We also talked about the problems faced by homosexuals, as well as their sexual encounters:
“People Choose To Be Gay”
James told us that he felt depressed and “out of the norm” because he was attracted to guys. Things changed for the better, however, when he later opened up to a few close friends.
The hardest part for James is that he has no clue on how to face his family. “Asians still have the traditional conservative mindset and they might not agree on homosexual relationships. I don’t have the courage to tell my family about my sexual orientation yet,” James said.
Gay Community Apps
“Female Or Male”
Weird encounters?
#bornthisway
While the world has made great strides in accepting the gay community, there are still many marginalised individuals who face difficulties when coming out. In November last year, for example, CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, came out and publicly acknowledged his sexual orientation — an act which divided Apple fans.
There have been successful movements to raise awareness of gay rights in Singapore — such as 2014’s Pink Dot that gathered 26,000 people — with the support of several large sponsors like Google, Barclays, BP, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and ParkRoyal on Pickering. Yet homosexuals in Singapore often continue to hide the truth from their friends and family, while searching for others through online communities and mobile apps such as Grindr.
Technology is playing a larger role in helping the gay community connect with others facing the same issues, and despite the strict laws in place in Singapore and Malaysia, these online platforms remain a safe place where the community can thrive.
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