Coming out
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'''Coming out''' or in full '''coming out of the closet''' is the act of revealing publicly that you are [[homosexual]]. The word ''closet'' reflects the fact that before male homosexuality was legalised, those who hid their activities were known as '''closet homosexuals''' or '''closet queens'''. | '''Coming out''' or in full '''coming out of the closet''' is the act of revealing publicly that you are [[homosexual]]. The word ''closet'' reflects the fact that before male homosexuality was legalised, those who hid their activities were known as '''closet homosexuals''' or '''closet queens'''. | ||
− | The phrase can be used | + | The phrase can also be used for other acts of revelation, for example revealing that you are a [[fetish]]ist or [[BDSM]] enthusiast. |
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+ | == See also == | ||
+ | * [[Out]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:11, 22 June 2019
Coming out or in full coming out of the closet is the act of revealing publicly that you are homosexual. The word closet reflects the fact that before male homosexuality was legalised, those who hid their activities were known as closet homosexuals or closet queens.
The phrase can also be used for other acts of revelation, for example revealing that you are a fetishist or BDSM enthusiast.
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