Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer: Bear and Leather Subcultures

摘要: The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community often has been reduced to a homogenous group. However, multiple LGBTQ subcultures have developed across time. leathermen and bears are two that arose out of critique the mainstream gay men's masculinity. movement 1960s an aesthetic based upon masculinity portrayed in media representations bikers period, with focus leather attire along dominant submissive sexual scripts. In contrast, 1980s formed idealized naturalism, heavy set hirsute appearance nurturing practices. Both groups began by hosting invitation-only parties but became visible parts through grassroots organization using techniques civil rights movement.