Why is san francisco so gay

Ratio of gay to non-gay people in San Francisco

My wife works for the SF city government, and having discussed this very question me one night, she discovered officially there is no statistic available.

That being said, most people she tried to get an estimate from, including those who would probably be the most knowledgable (HIV/AIDS advocates), generally agree that overall, the percentage of homosexuals is only slightly higher than the national average (2%%, depending who you believe).

There are certain sections of the city (e.g. Castro) where gay men are probably a majority (if not, certainly a plurality) of the population. There are also certain professions (e.g. design) where you will likewise see clustering. This is probably responsible for impressions that people have about a majority of SF being homosexual men.

Other reasons include ones listed above:

(1) Homosexual men in San Francisco are more likely to be open about their homosexuality - hence, the number who disclose (to an interviewer) that they are homosexual may be greater than in other parts of the country.

Historical Essay

by Chris Carlsson,

Castro Street Fair,

Castro Street Scene s

Photos: Crawford Barton, Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California

Many across the United States consider San Francisco to be a “Gay Mecca” due to its large gay community located primarily in the Castro District as well as the city’s relatively liberal attitude towards sex. Until the ’s, though, the Castro was largely a pale working class Irish neighborhood known as “Eureka Valley.” A alter came during World War II, when many soldiers came to San Francisco and formed gay relationships. These soldiers then stayed in the city after being discharged for homosexuality. In the s, Beat Culture erupted in San Francisco and notoriously rebelled against middle class values, thus aligning itself with homosexuality and helped bring gay culture to mainstream attention. In the mid to late s, groups such as the Daughters of Bilitis and the Mattachine Society were born, as well as the Tavern Guild, which was the first openly gay business association. By , there were 50 gay or

How Military History was Central To San Francisco Becoming The Gay Capital Of The World

San Francisco is considered to be the gay capital of the world. The Californian city, renowned for its Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and iconic Cable-Car system, has been a Mecca to LGBTs for decades. But, include you ever stopped and wondered how this association between gay people and San Francisco came to be what it is today?

The answer, believe it or not, lies within the pages of military history. Let’s get a look …

The first thing to note about San Francisco is its geography.

The city, which by American standards is relatively small, sits on a organic deep-water harbour on the Pacific-West Coast. In fact, San Fran, as it’s known, is notable for its numerous piers that run the length of the central bay area where, if ever you visit, you can find a colony of Sea Lions happily basking on the wooden structures.

Following the outbreak of the Second World War in Europe, the US government expedited its plans to increase naval capacity which included the call for to create more homeland

San Francisco is packed with homo goodness

San Francisco. SF or SFO. Never San Fran and definitely not Frisco. The gayest capital in America, as if you weren’t aware. What you may not know is the confidential of San Francisco: Everyone is a little gay. Everyone. Most of the city have gotten over the fact that some girls like girls and some boys like boys, sometimes two or three at a hour. It’s the live-and-let-live temperament that makes the city so attractive. “Whatever man, it’s cool” should be the city motto.

You might be struck by the miniature size of the city. In its seven miles by seven miles, San Francisco’s residents own etched out more than neighborhoods. While the Castro remains residence for the homos, this one neighborhood should not define your experience. The whole city is lousy with men, women, and everything in between. Let your gaydar or dykedar adjust to the surroundings and follow the beeps and clicks coming from your loins.

It’s a very walkable and bikeable city. Without the car, you’ll find unique adj shops and restaurants and adore some obscenely obvious people-w