Gay (word)

Gay in modern usage is a term used to describe men that form romantic relationships with other men. It may also refer to men that are attracted to other men, whether such feelings are acted upon or not. This article primarily focuses on the use of the word to refer to males, although the word is also sometimes used more inclusively to refer to the collective grouping of GLBT.

Etymology

The term 'gay' is only relatively recently applied in mainstream culture to refer to male homosexuals, although there are reported references that show usage of the word being used in this manner that go back several decades.

Related topics

• Gay community
• GLBT
• Lesbian
• Stonewall riots