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Post by bertiebotts on Feb 7, 2012 17:54:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the explanation Finns. I'm curious. You are using the word tolerance. Is it tolerance or acceptance? Sorry, acceptance is the right the word. Yeah I don't even know what's the difference between those two... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2012 17:56:05 GMT -5
Which interview has the "bunny love" comment in it? I can't find it. :(
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Post by gelly14 on Feb 7, 2012 17:59:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2012 17:59:50 GMT -5
Thank you all so much for chiming in on my question. There is a very subtle difference between tolerance and acceptance in English but does not matter in terms of my question. Posting the definitions here just for information, but again I am very very grateful to learn these things about Finland and the UK.  (ETA: Definitions from Webster's) Tolerance: a permissive or liberal attitude toward beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one's own : sympathy or indulgence for diversity in thought or conduct : breadth of spirit or of viewpoint. Acceptance: being received favorably or with approval In the United States, people often use tolerance to mean they put up with someone they don't necessarily like, and acceptance to mean they fully embrace that person. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2012 18:04:27 GMT -5
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Post by HoppersSkippersMiners on Feb 7, 2012 18:04:45 GMT -5
Come flail with us on Numbers Thread!!!  adamtopia.com/index.cgi?board=numbers&action=display&thread=699&page=10Note: These are in ADDITION to yesterday's adds from Chicago, San Fransisco, Tucson, Spokane, Monterey, and Waco!
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Post by bertiebotts on Feb 7, 2012 18:04:47 GMT -5
juniemoonThen I meant 'acceptance' in my earlier post. Thank you! (the things I learn in atopia) 
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Post by belle on Feb 7, 2012 18:07:00 GMT -5
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Yes, rural areas and smaller cities are difficult for gays and lesbians. The people living there tend to be more conservative and narrow-minded in every respect (not only in sexuality issues) because the social pressure is higher in a community where everyone knows everyone and everybody will hear about it if you do something unconventional that deviates the norm. We might seem to be quite tolerant people but there is still a long way to go.
I have lived in one of the biggest cities for a long time and I don't see much of intolerance in my circles but it sure is different in rural areas. I just said last week to a gay friend of mine that in my opinion it is not so much of a problem with female population but the older men and youngish delinquents (mostly male) who are most averse to gays. Thinking about it now I have to add strongly religious people, both male and female to that list. Maybe the same everywhere. But have to admit that I can't imagine someone actually complaining about a magazine that presents a popstar who happens to be gay, even when the readers are in their teens.
ETA ... a long way to go to achieve acceptance (especially in the rural areas).
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Post by bertiebotts on Feb 7, 2012 18:14:49 GMT -5
OT Yes, rural areas and smaller cities are difficult for gays and lesbians. The people living there tend to be more conservative and narrow-minded in every respect (not only in sexuality issues) because the social pressure is higher in a community where everyone knows everyone and everybody will hear about it if you do something unconventional that deviates the norm. We might seem to be quite tolerant people but there is still a long way to go. Eh. I live in a smaller town and it's not so hard in here. : |
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Post by gelly14 on Feb 7, 2012 18:16:37 GMT -5
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