Homosexuality has been a very controversial topic recently because more and more people turn their attention to the issue with the right of gay people – an issue which the 11 biggest gay population in America are strongly concerned with. It is a fact, however, that homosexuality predates any imaginable modern times. No, drugs and certain types of music do not make your son or daughter gay, neither did the 70’s psychedelic scene and the hippie movement. The enduring romantic and sexual desires of people for others of the same sex have been a part of human culture and society as far as being capable of reasoning goes. The incidence of such acts can not be determined exactly so it is hard to observe an increase or decrease.
Today, though, certain parts of the world are doing the right thing by allowing people to express and live normally with their sexual orientation, as long as it does not breach sensible legal boundaries ( take a look at the 10 most gay friendly countries in the world). In reality, this too is nothing new. Historical records of all sorts show us that in times before Christianity or many of the religions we know today were established, there were societies where relations with the same sex were not only completely normal and acceptable but also expected in certain cultures. There are records of the opposite happening in other parts of the world at the same time too. However, homosexuality was far more widely accepted in certain parts of our history as mankind than it is today. For example, upon discovering the Americas, people of the old world discovered that the natives of the northern continent regarded people who held romantic affection towards both genders were considered people of “two spirits”. They were given a choice what life to live from their early childhood and usually became shamans. In the southern part of the continent, however, homosexuality was openly practiced and considered nothing out of the ordinary. Not quite surprisingly, the Spanish conquistadors made sure to punish any such act in the most gruesome way imaginable.
Today the parts of the world, where homosexuality is still punishable by taking one’s life in quite an ugly manner, are still enough to be concerned with how humanity’s progress in open-mindedness is advancing. At the end of any day, it all boils down to one thing – living and letting live. People in the places you are about to see would probably agree with that so let’s take a look at them.
11. Kentucky
Starting off our list is Kentucky with being the home of one of the largest metropolitan gay populations which is the city of Louisville.
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10. Washington
Washington has been very welcoming towards their gay community for a long time now. However, they only recently (in 2012) passed a law that gave them equal rights to marry. Even so, there have been many cultural and business establishments to cater to the LGBT community for a long time.
9. Massachusetts
Massachusetts would probably be expected further down the list by anyone acquainted with gay rights today. It was the first state in the whole country to legalize homosexual marriages.
8. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was one of the harder nuts to crack for campaigners who support same-sex marriages but not for long. The state’s government finally passed the sought-after law in the spring of 2014.
7. Georgia
Georgia is one of the worse places on this list due to the fact that no rights or sign of passing any laws giving them exist so far. Georgia’s 2004 bill outlawed same sex-marriages but the community there, especially in Atlanta, remains vibrant.
6. Ohio
Just like our previous contender, the state of Ohio gives little rights to homosexuals and very little protection against discrimination, manifested in only the law which prohibits discrimination against sexual orientation in state jobs.
5. Illinois
Illinois’s gay people were finally given equal marriage rights back in 2013. The state’s own Chicago is also the home of the original Gay Pride parade and their own gay district which provides help for LGBT people in need.
4. Florida
Florida takes the fourth place in the list of the 11 biggest gay populations in America with over half a million LGBT people. Homosexual marriages are not legally allowed in the state but just having Miami located there should give you an idea of the social open-mindedness.
3. New York
New York has a prominent and large gay population which has been legally allowed the same marriage and relationship rights since 2011. The city’s colorful in every sort of way population is still not widely supportive of LGBT rights but work is being done about that.
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2. Texas
Texas might be a surprising entry for the average person due to the sole stereotype of the people who live there. The state is a controversial battle ground for gay rights due to their laws prohibiting same sex sexual acts and marriage which are fortunately currently under heavy fire.
1. California
California takes the crown in the list of the 11 biggest gay populations in America. With over a million and a half LGBT people in the state, San Francisco is dubbed by many “the gay capital of the world”.
