Asked by Izabela Camacho on Sep 23, 2024

The first stage of acquiring a gay identity is "coming out," which is when a young homosexual becomes involved in the homosexual subculture.

Gay Identity

A person's self-identification as gay, which involves the recognition and acceptance of one's own homosexuality.

Coming Out

The process by which an individual publicly acknowledges their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Homosexual Subculture

A subset of society that consists of individuals who identify as homosexual and share common cultural practices, beliefs, or experiences, distinct from the dominant sexual norms.

  • Familiarize oneself with the challenges in society and psychology that gays and lesbians confront.