US EditionIn 1986, LGBTQ+ cowboys took the reins at Gay Rodeo
- The 1986 Gay Rodeo in Reno, Nevada, featured exclusively gay male and female contestants competing in a country-western setting.
- This event grew from the first gay rodeo held in Reno in 1976 and responded to exclusion from traditional rodeo culture built on hyper-masculinity.
- The rodeo fostered LGBTQ+ community pride by enabling participants to openly express their sexuality while challenging negative attitudes and stereotypes.
- Organizers noted that seeing the group "organized and having a good time doing it and not hurting anybody" helped soften public hostility.
- The 1986 Gay Rodeo demonstrated that LGBTQ+ identity and western traditions could coexist, reinforcing ongoing community visibility and cultural inclusion.
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Gay Cruising — History And Evolution
The Historical Context of Gay Cruising And Its Evolution Through the YearsAnthony Eaton*By: Anthony T. Eaton* / Guest Columnist / Special for TRT—The history of gay cruising is a multi-faceted journey that reflects the complex relationship between LGBTQ+ individuals and societal attitudes toward their expressions of love and desire. From clandestine encounters in the shadows to the emergence of designated spaces, the evolution of gay cruising pr…
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