Despite the increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in various sectors, a significant portion still feels unsafe expressing affection in public, as only 44% of LGBTQ+ couples feel secure holding hands.
Hand-holding has become a common measure of LGBTQ+ people's understanding of societal tolerance. When they cannot hold hands openly, it raises questions about the distance to achieving true equality.
Straight couples are generally free to express affection publicly, such as kissing and cuddling, yet same-sex couples still face fears of judgment and backlash while seeking affectionate gestures in public.
The experiences of single and coupled individuals both contribute to the broad narrative of homophobia and acceptance, indicating that lack of public affection isn’t limited to coupled existence.
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