In the 1970s, the city gained 100,000 new LGBTQ+ residents, becoming a hub of gay life. Gay culture in San Francisco influenced broader American gay culture and possibly changed the world.
Mainstream coverage in the 1970s introduced gay communities to Americans, showing places where they could live integrated lives with friends, art, love, and hope for civil rights.
Gay life in the 1970s in San Francisco included lesbian and gay bars, women's cafés, bathhouses, and diverse expressions of culture, shaping new methods of mutual aid and sexual relationships.
Gay life in the 1970s was difficult and unimaginable compared to the present day, with gay sex often viewed with scorn and disgust, highlighting the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
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