Further, gay clubs gave LGBTQ+ people the opportunity to chase those with the same desires, almost automatically knowing where each person would stand. In these spaces, people who did not conform to the heterosexual, cis-gendered ‘norm’ could openly be themselves away from piercing stares, typical interrogations, and even potential trouble. Looking back at the original purpose behind gay bars, they created a safe space for like-minded people to get together away from the judgement (and criticism, or worse persecution) of the heterosexual, cis-gendered community. If so, why is this the case and is it fair for them to do so? Everything and anything goes in a community whose middle name is ‘inclusive’, but have we reached a point where the welcoming nature of this community has been taken too far? What I am referring to specifically is the question of whether gay bars are being ‘taken over’ by straight cis-gendered women. Going out to a gay bar on a night out is guaranteed fun, complete with the cheesy, guilty pleasure hits, over-the-top theatrics and enough makeup and glitter to supply a small country for a week.
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