User:Blythe27/Homosocialization

The last three decades have seen an increase in LGBT centers on college campuses. These centers are used to help students develop their identities on and off campus, with their intention being to promote and work towards building a more accepting and informed campus environment. The centers also frequently employ professionals who work to improve the campus life experience.

Historically
Before configuring places specifically for the LGBT community, the most regular practice for interaction in the gay community was sexual encounters in certain outdoor places, such as parks or public baths. Although much less frequent nowadays, cruising is still a common practice, especially among men who have sex with other men.

Bath Houses
In the late 19th century and early 20th century bath houses were seen as places of safety and privacy because homosexuality was criminalized. In the early 1900's these were not official spaces and were often raided, but in 1960's bathhouses started being officially established as gay spaces.

Gay/Lesbian Bars
In the 1960's gay bars were recognized as spaces to connect with other LGBT+ people, finding friends and also partners.

Social Media
With common access to the internet many people today turn to it to connect with others, be exposed to a broader public, and for personal expression. For youths social media has become a place where they can learn about the arts, politics, sex education, and sexuality through a common online community.

Social networking Cites

 * Tumblr
 * Twitter
 * Instagram
 * TikTok
 * Hornet (app)

Dating and/or Hookup Cites

 * Scruff
 * Tinder
 * Grindr
 * Taimi
 * Manhunt.net
 * Sniffies
 * Blued
 * Squirt.org
 * Her
 * Romeo.com
 * Recon