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Society and Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
While many GLBT people are familiar with the intolerance of society at large, Asian Pacific Americans must also deal with cultural differences. Coming out experiences are often intensified by a lack of visibility, racism and language barriers.
Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
The diversity of language and ethnicity among Asian Pacific Americans is as varied as the continents and islands from which they come. While this may mean that cultural backgrounds vary from one person to the next, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Asian Pacific Americans still share similar challenges and experiences during the coming out process.
Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
Although Latina/o Americans come from various cultural backgrounds, many who come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender share similar experiences and challenges.
Coming Out Issues for African Americans
For many African Americans, coming out involves additional cultural factors that make the process more challenging but no less rewarding.
Profile: Jessie Gilliam
Understanding my gender is an ongoing process. Looking back on childhood, I can pull out things that are indicative of my current gender expression.