Gay Role Models for Queer Youth
Yesterday afternoon after the day of slaving was over at work, we had a discussion about ingrained homophobia and the concept of assimilation of gays and lesbians into society. I am writing a column for this site about my feelings on this and the disappearing gay and lesbian community in Sydney where I live - Stay tuned for this.
But one of the interesting things about the disappearing gay and lesbian community is the growth in under 18 dance parties and venues. Recent statistics in Australia have suggested that incidents of homophobia such as violence and villification are increasing, which in itself is a worry. However we were trying to identify role models for gay youth of today and i had a really hard time identifying anyone. The few that I could come up with were:

• Ellen Degeneres


• Ian Roberts - Openly Gay Football Player (Australia)

But that was it I can't think of any more, so can any of you guys and gals help me out?
Leave a Message on the message board if you are a member under General Discussion or send me Feedback to my email address. I really think this is an important are and am trying to find role models that gay youth can look up to.

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