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Gay bars
are
drinking establishments
that cater to
lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
people. The term
gay
is used as an inclusive concept for LGBT communities. Gay bars once served as the centre of gay culture. They were one of the few places people with
same-sex
orientations and gender-variant identities could openly socialize.
[1]
Other names include
boy
bar
,
girl
bar
,
lesbian
bar
or
dyke
bar
.
The
Stonewall Inn
in
New York City
is one example of a gay/lesbian bar. The gay rights movement was born there.
[2]
- ↑
"10 Businesses Facing Extinction"
. Entrepreneur
. Retrieved
Jan 5,
2016
.
- ↑
"Gay bars"
. Slate
. Retrieved
Jan 5,
2016
.