The AP Stylebook's entry for gay reads: "Used to describe men and women attracted to the same sex, though lesbian is the more common term for women. Preferred over homosexual except in clinical contexts or references to sexual activity. Include sexual orientation only when it is pertinent to a story, and avoid references to 'sexual preference' or to a gay or alternative 'lifestyle.'"
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homosexual: Definition, Synonyms and Much More From Answers.com
homosexual
adjectiveOf, relating to, or having a sexual orientation to persons of the same sex.
noun Usage Problem.
A homosexual person; a gay man or a lesbian.
USAGE NOTE: Many people now avoid using homosexual because of the emphasis this term places on sexuality. Indeed, the words gay and lesbian, which stress cultural and social matters over sex, are frequently better choices. Homosexual is most objectionable when used as a noun; here gay man and gay woman or lesbian and their plural forms are called for. It is generally unobjectionable when used adjectivally, as in a homosexual relationship, although gay, lesbian, or same-sex are also available for adjectival use. See Usage Notes at gay.
As far as I know the only thing that differentiates homosexuals from heterosexuals is SEX.
Can anyone provide insight beyond more than touting the 'gay' this or that and educate me on just what comprises the "cultural and social" differences which are exclusive to and encompass male and or female homosexuals?
In other words -is there something fundamental that I am not aware of premising the terms 'gay' & lesbian' OR is it simply as I suspect a leftist "usage suggestion" -propaganda pushed by and parroted by both witting and unwitting tools of the left?
Amazing. Lies upon lies upon lies upon...etc.
The word "homosexual" was invented by a homosexual in the 1880s (or 1870s, can't remember) in order to create a sense of special community among those who practiced same sex acts. In Germany, it's in "The Pink Swastika". Before that propaganada term was invented, homosexuals were just called pederasts and sodomites - actually descriptive nouns. So it's gone from "homosexuals" to "gay". Which means squat. Or rather, it used to be an English word with a sound meaning.
Now it's just slithering propaganda.
Well there is the whole dancing in the streets half naked and performing sex acts in the street, thing. You know, those perverted festivals they insist on calling "Pride" They are certainly unique to the homosexual "culture"
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Well, they probably do run in different social circles than you do...
Seriously, gays and lesbians generally have a different social life. They seem to go out to clubs and attend parties and participate in a events (music, arts and social gatherings) that consist of other adults like themselves rather than family stuff.
For example, in Michigan, it's:
Motor City Pride.com http://www.motorcitypride.com/ in June.
Hotter Than July in July http://www.hotterthanjuly.com/ in July.
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival http://www.michfest.com/ in August.
And the largest resort in Michigan with events all year long seems to be the Dunes Resort http://www.dunesresort.com in Saugatuck.
So the cultural and social differences seem to be mostly adult events and partying instead of doing family stuff with those pesky kids...
They are trying to downplay the sex. The GLBT employee resource group at work has changed the B from "Bisexual" to just "Bi". SO GLBT = Gay Lesbian Bi Transgender. See, no mention of that word "sexual" there...