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Epilogos,My sense is that most heterosexuals are not coasnrvent nor interested enough to dwell into it. The difficulties ahead for gays here are trememdous. How can gays get themselves accepted is a major challenge. But I think expecting the same level of 'development' in western societies to be replicated here virtually overnight is quite unrealistic, given the sort of culture,societies, lead time and extent of exposure to gay issues in the west as compared to here. So, patience must be a virtue. The need for commitment goes without saying.Personally, as suggesions, I have two at this point:1. activists may find it useful to organise themselves into groups to look after their interests and also to find out more about gay communities in the region. Thailand is a case in point. You may also want to consider opening and maintaining formal links with gay communities in the region and the world. Find out what's relevant to the local context. Find out about their respective experiences. But I do not underestimate the challenge you will face in your attempt to register such an organisation with the govt. But push the envelope you must to get anywhere. you will in fact be asking the govt to make a stand.2. start a publication on and for gays. You can examine every legitimate issue under the sun therein. Features can include highlighting/spotlighting prominent gays in the country. Overtime, this can and may help further the understanding of gay issues and help the community come out of the closet in a gradual way. Mainstream discussion and recognition is only possible when people are help to know more, put at ease and have received gradual exposure over time.Will this help?
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(VISITOR) AUTHOR'S NAME
Sue
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17 december 2014, 15:47:30
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