Shut up about sex. (Americans' views towards homosexuality)(Are We Really Asking for Special Rights)(Cover Story)(Column)

From: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbiannewsmagazine) | Date: April 14, 1998| Author: Wolfe, Alan | Copyright information

Most Americans oppose homosexuality out of the belief that it embodies sexuality that is out of control. While most Americans do not express a hatred towards gays and abhor gay bashing, fear towards gays is prevalent.

Are middle-class Americans learning to accept homosexuality? Don't bet on it

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