Where are the gay Iranians? 11/06/2009
I and one of my best girlfriends in Vancouver often talk about the homophobia that keeps the dark handsome Persian men in the closet. Cultural values run strong, even in the new country. You see this with all the new immigrant communities in Vancouver. Considering how many East Indians there are in Vancouver, and how few out gay Indians there are, you can definitely see how closeted that population is too. So, most gay Iranians are deep in the closet, sadly...  Add Comment | Donate NowBe Heard!
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