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1.       gisa1009
59 posts
 16 Apr 2008 Wed 01:54 am

How Turkish people deal/treat with gay people?

2.       azizehannah
220 posts
 16 Apr 2008 Wed 03:52 am

its a big disgrace fo them. as i study in a turk school, ofcourse my teachers are turks. they dont want to see a boy act a little feminine. so all gays in our school are acting a little weird just to not get caught by our teachers. they hate gays soooo much.

3.       catwoman
8933 posts
 16 Apr 2008 Wed 05:22 am

Here's a Wiki article about LGBT Rights in Turkey.

4.       KeithL
1455 posts
 16 Apr 2008 Wed 05:38 am

like so many things, Istanbul is different than the rest of Turkey. Thousands of gays live in Istanbul (openly) and live normal lives. I don't see them as having it much different than other big cities in the world.

5.       teaschip
3870 posts
 17 Apr 2008 Thu 03:19 am

Quoting KeithL:

like so many things, Istanbul is different than the rest of Turkey. Thousands of gays live in Istanbul (openly) and live normal lives. I don't see them as having it much different than other big cities in the world.



Keith, I asked this question before..however, no one answered it maybe you can. I take it since it's openly in Istanbul, the Turkish military doesn't have a problem with gays since males are required to serve.

Also, have there been any demands for gay marriages to the government?

6.       KeithL
1455 posts
 17 Apr 2008 Thu 03:31 am

Quoting teaschip:

Quoting KeithL:

like so many things, Istanbul is different than the rest of Turkey. Thousands of gays live in Istanbul (openly) and live normal lives. I don't see them as having it much different than other big cities in the world.



Keith, I asked this question before..however, no one answered it maybe you can. I take it since it's openly in Istanbul, the Turkish military doesn't have a problem with gays since males are required to serve.

Also, have there been any demands for gay marriages to the government?



Its like the US policy, "don't ask, don't tell".
There are gays in the turkish military and I am sure just like in US, some people hate it. For their safety they should keep it quiet.
I personally know of two turkish gay marraiges. I doubt it is widespread.
The main thing is they can work and not feel threatened. In smaller areas I doubt it is this way.

7.       KeithL
1455 posts
 17 Apr 2008 Thu 03:40 am

and every time you turn on turkish daytime television, Bulent Ersoy is on. So there is "a level" of acceptance.

8.       libralady
5152 posts
 18 Apr 2008 Fri 05:40 pm

Quoting KeithL:

and every time you turn on turkish daytime television, Bulent Ersoy is on. So there is "a level" of acceptance.



But he/she is transexual not gay? There is a difference.

9.       gisa1009
59 posts
 22 Apr 2008 Tue 08:25 am

So if a son is gay, is that a shame for a very traditional family? Would the family talk to him? Would a fake marriage work?

10.       magnadea
0 posts
 22 Apr 2008 Tue 02:31 pm

Quoting gisa1009:

Would a fake marriage work?



An inspiring question! Fake marriages ALWAYS WORK! We only have to look at the English Aristocracy to determine their success. Marry for money (or convenience) then go off and bonk whoever you like

Ahhhh perfectly romantic and practical

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