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Do LGBT young people have many LGBT role models?

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Do LGBT young people have many LGBT role models?

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No, not that many. The visibility of LGBT people in the media and public life has grown in recent years and most people could name some out and proud LGBT people. Although their visibility is hugely positive for young people, these people are mainly from the entertainment industry and there are many other professions in which LGBT people appear to be absent. One of the most obvious examples is in sport: “Football, it seems, is one of the last professional environments where you can’t be out and proud. In every other entertainment industry we have gay stars. Why should football be different? Are football fans really so incapable of watching a gay player without abusing him?” (David James, Portsmouth goalkeeper, 2007) LGBT role models from a range of backgrounds, a range of professions and with a range of achievements remain limited for young people.

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