In this podcast Danny talks about being young and gay in 2012.
Summary
This abstract summarizes the podcast titled "Danny - Q12," recorded on September 13, 2012, in Manawatū, Aotearoa New Zealand. During the 15-minute episode, the host speaks with the 22-year-old guest named Danny, who shares personal insights about their experience being young and gay in the 2010s.
In the discussion, Danny describes their interests in Information Technology (IT), various forms of music, including Mongolian throat singing and country, as well as a penchant for role-playing video games (RPGs). They express their cultural identity as New Zealander of European descent and clarify their gender identity as male when asked. They openly discuss their sexuality, affirming their gay orientation, and address their gender expression, which they position as "in between" masculine and feminine.
The conversation turns nostalgic as Danny talks about realizing their attraction to the same sex at the age of 15, although they had been in a relationship with a male partner since 13. They reflect on the initial lack of awareness of their sexuality, which may have stemmed from a period of denial or oblivion until their attraction became undeniable. The host humorously delves into Danny's coming out story, focusing on the positive reception by the mother and comparing it to the dramatic reactions common in television.
Further along, Danny touches on the dynamics of family support, pointing out that reactions were mixed, especially with some religious family members. They elaborate on the level of acceptance experienced from friends and the impact of their sexuality on their relationships. Contrasting their first meaningful two-year relationship with subsequent liaisons, Danny discusses the bittersweet ending when their first partner moved to Germany for musical pursuits.
In terms of community connection, Danny explains how their network grew largely through friends introducing them to other members of the LGBTQ+ community. They impart their personal view on the topic of virginity, suggesting that any mutual sexual contact, regardless of penetration, would signify its loss.
The interview broaches serious themes, such as the personal encounters with homophobia. While Danny has not experienced overt aggression on the streets and perceives such incidents as rare in their life, acknowledging a singular occurrence of being targeted over their sexuality.
As the interview concludes, a list of topics covered includes Danny's take on networking platforms like Bebo, MySpace, and Facebook, relationships, school experiences, alcohol preferences, clothing styles, and television.
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