different lifestyles (Winston-Salem, Asheville, Chapel Hill: chapel, school, clubs)

[nc2007]

is there a gay population in winston salem? is it at all liberal?

thanks

[cowboy_wilhelm]

Originally Posted by nc2007

is there a gay population in winston salem? is it at all liberal?

thanks

Not sure about Winston-Salem (so I probably shouldn't even reply), but Asheville definitely is if you're looking around.

[mm34b]

Winston-Salem
Gay index: 107
Gay male index: 108
Lesbian index: 106

Asheville
Gay index: 183
Gay male index: 166
Lesbian index: 202

National norm: 100

The Gay and Lesbian Atlas

[alice_61]

Is The Gay and Lesbian Atlas available online or does one need to track down a print copy?

Thanks,
Alice

[mm34b]

Originally Posted by alice_61

Is The Gay and Lesbian Atlas available online or does one need to track down a print copy?

Thanks,
Alice

As far as I know, print, but some general reference web sites carry some data from the book.

http://www.urban.org/pubs/gayatlas/

[alice_61]

mm34b,

Your posts are so factual and to the point that I can't help wonder if you are a reference librarian.

Thanks,
Alice

[Guru's Guru]

try Carrboro - Chapel Hill.
No problems there I assure you!

Good Luck

[nc2007]

thank you all!!

what do you think about charlotte? everyone has said it's not as liberal there but, when i do research, it shows it's got lots going on.

your thoughts?

[sprtsluvr8]

Winston Salem is fairly liberal in terms of social issues...it was founded by Moravians from Germany, which is very different from other Christian religions in it's passive acceptance of others. It is still evident around the area...although there doesn't seem to be a huge gay population because there isn't a gay section of town, there are a couple of gay clubs and organizations. There is alson a large arts community in addition to the N.C. School of the Arts, and arts communities always have a gay element. Overall it's not the most exciting place to be gay, but it's nice if you want to raise a family.