Gay men and women have been segregated and live hidden (in the closet) and have been labeled as outcasts in society. Institutionally we are led to believe that one's gender role is determined by socialization. But being gay is not a choice you make, it depends on who you are genetically and imposing specific gender roles cannot change their sexuality. Through the ability to see beyond the gender role socialization of characteristics of masculinity and femininity associated with family responsibilities that are learned through our families, school, peers, religion and media, we see that sexual orientation is not a choice more than the color of one's skin. skin. Biological factors, sexual orientation, transgender status (the gender we identify with that may conflict with our biological gender), or how we represent that gender identification to others (transsexuals), have no determining factor in to be a decent human being who deserves equality. The war between what is socially acceptable; being male or female will always be a subject of discussion