GEO 793 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Downtown Yonge, Ryerson University, Commodification
25 Aug 2016
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Author refers to two different stages for fight for freedom: hetero. Existed in space in toronto until late 1960s. Identity is hidden; before late 60s, it was a crime against the criminal code, you would be in jail if you were homosexual. Any evidences of sexual conduct was hidden; you wouldn"t find people showing affection in public because they would end up in jail. Majority that were young and not that rich, they couldn"t have this space to exercise their power and affection: democratic gay male space. Situation where identity is visible; it is visible today without having to go to jail. Legally, they are entitled to reveal their sexual identity, but a lot of social aspects stop them. Many gay people prefer not to reveal identity in work due to the fear of being ostracized, or discrimination. Or to their families because they are fearful that they will not accept them because they are traditional.
