How many famous people do you know that are LGBT , in the performing arts world? I bet you would say, a lot. But sometimes what we perceive them to be, they are in fact not. Personally, and I’m ashamed to say it, I have assumed people to be LGBT. Take, Rylan O’Clark-Neal. He’s the definition of a stereotypical gay person, who’s flamboyant, dresses well, looks after himself.

Take Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson, they’re my favorite gay couple from “Glee”, a musical-comedy series I’ve been binging the past few weeks! Kurt Hummel is the first openly gay character introduced. He is perceived as feminine and is the stereotypical gay person that loves fashion, performing arts and the sorts whereas Blaine Anderson is more masculine but does display some stereotypical features.

There needs to be awareness of the fact LGBT people do not always show themselves, and that they just sometimes feel uncomfortable being flamboyant, or sometimes it just isn’t their personality.

I am friends with lots of LGBT people, and most of them aren’t stereotypical. It just goes to show that we need to be more open minded and more accepting. Yes, there are people who are flamboyant but we need to acknowledge.

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