The first openly gay character on television is widely considered to be Billy Crystal’s character Jodie Dallas on the ABC sitcom “Soap.” The show, which aired from 1977 to 1981, featured Crystal as a successful gay businessman who was open about his sexuality and relationships. Before Jodie Dallas, there had been hints and insinuations of LGBTQ+ characters on television, but …
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The first recorded instance of a transgender surgery occurred in the early 20th century, when Danish physician Christian Hamburger performed a surgery on a transgender man named Lili Elbe. Elbe was born female but identified as male and sought medical intervention to transition to his true gender identity. Hamburger performed a series of surgeries on Elbe starting in 1930, including …
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Like the first recorded same-sex marriage between two men in ancient Rome, the first recorded same-sex marriage between two women has not been preserved. However, the first legally recognized same-sex marriage between two women is believed to have occurred in the Netherlands in 2001, shortly after the country legalized same-sex marriage. On April 1, 2001, the Netherlands became the first …
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The first recorded same-sex marriage occurred in ancient Rome between two men, according to the Roman historian Livy. However, same-sex marriage as it is understood today did not become legally recognized until much later. The first country to legalize same-sex marriage was the Netherlands, which did so in 2001. The first legal same-sex marriage in the Netherlands took place on …
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“15 Frequently Asked Questions About Lesbians.” It covers a range of topics related to the lesbian community, including what a lesbian is, whether being a lesbian is a choice, whether a lesbian can have children, and how to determine one’s own sexual orientation. The article also addresses common misconceptions about lesbians and the importance of respecting and supporting the LGBTI+ …
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