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The article presents information on the status of gay rights in a number of countries and provides a brief interview with a gay man or woman of each nationality. Conditions for homosexuals in a number of nations are described including South Africa, China, Poland, Argentina and Iraq. The penalty for homosexual relations in a number of developing countries are listed.

Offers a look at how the mass media portrays gay culture. Reference to various television programs about gays including "Fairy Godfathers," "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," "Brian's Boyfriends" an "Camp Jim"; Claim that the effeminate made homosexuality palatable to the masses by making it entertaining; Report that some heterosexuals believe they are experts on gay culture.

Argues that heterosexual or gay, western sexual imperialism is finally getting its comeuppance. Role of homosexuals' in introducing the AIDS disease; Liberal tenets that has indulged homosexuality; Justification of homosexual package tours by the homosexual community.

The article discusses the impact of straight male masculinity on men, both gay and straight, and women. Topics include the author's experience of prejudice as a gay male, from needing to run from gangs of straight men to prejudice on dating apps; a discussion of the self-presentation of gay men, especially straight-acting gay men; and what he views as the common origin of misogyny and homophobia.

Reports that Queer culture is here--perhaps even to stay, according to representatives gathered at an ICA conference dedicated to the `New Queer Cinema' in Britain. How Queer's newness throws up more problems than solutions; How Queer terminology is market-driven; Women and the New Queer label; The nostalgia at the heart of Queerness.

Presents a column on the social implications of sexual behavior. Losing legal battle of a writer whose videos of himself and other engaged in sex were confiscated by Customs; Appraisal of the book `Safer Sexy: The Guide to Gay Sex Safely,' by Peter Tatchell; `Making Out: The Book of Lesbian Sex and Sexuality,' by Zoe Schramm-Evans; Outing of supposedly closet homosexuals by Tatchell.

Opinion. Points out the exclusion of homosexuality in the British Broadcasting Co.'s television shows for the Year of the Family. Concentration on heterosexuality; Bigotry in television studio discussion programs; Prejudice against gays.