![]() People of all sexualities tend to congregate freely in shared space. ![]() In my adopted hometown, Boston, the distinction between “gay” and “straight” social gathering venues is slippery. But the gradual induction of LGBTQ+ rights and the social acceptance queer folk have gained have subsequently diminished the need for the traditional “gay” social space. On one hand, LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and venues have provided a vital safe space for marginalized groups to congregate and affirm their existence on both a personal and political level. In recent years, the purpose of queer-specific establishments has been juxtaposed between the historic need for such spaces and the push to integrate.
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