Wednesday, 16 March 2011

A segregated LGBT?


Soo once again I found something pretty interesting on "the net" that I could talk about..and I quote ..

"We all know integration laws give legal protections; they don't force cultural interaction. Are we still uneasy about exogamy? Although we as LGBT people share commonalities, perhaps cultural differences draw us apart. Many prides and bars already separate by race and ethnicity. Some cite environment, others comfort, and still a few, personal taste as reasons why we frequent places that attract specific crowds. The common bond is same-sex attraction. Things differ when we talk about culture, music, lifestyle, etc. But, when it comes to dating and relationships, should we extend an invitation?"

I feel very much the same here. I mean I live in Toronto, or at least right above down town/north york (if you don't know, now you know) and its supposed to be one big melting pot, but I still feel like LGBT community is pretty segregated. Its not like that all the time but you do see it. I remember a few years ago a certain bar/club stopped playing Dancehall music because the Black people who were coming to dance, would either get to rowdy and not buy drinks (they didn't say it officially but it was pretty clear). There are parties that cater to different cultures, although they do promote inclusion of others, it doesn't seem to be picking up in that direction. While I don't think its a taboo to see a interracial LGBT couple walk down the street I do think its more visible.   

1 comment:

  1. Community has always been segregated...twinks, bears, chubs, cubs...whites, blacks, asians...although it's better in Toronto...

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