Question

Why is San Francisco known as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly for gay individuals?

Answer 1

Lots of reasons, but some of the origins go back to World War II, when San Francisco was a deployment center for most of the military being sent into the Pacific arena. Gay men who reported for duty here were discharged very quickly rather than being shipped overseas. Over the years, the socially and politically progressive culture here has allowed the LGBT community to exist much more peacefully than in some other areas of the country, so many have migrated here to live relatively free of persecution.

Answer 2

Both reasons are valid but also its historical. World War II happened in the 1940's and the army was very tough on people sexual orientation. If you were gay in the army in the 1940's, fighting in the pacific rim you would be discharged and sent back to the nearest port which wasnt bombed (SAN FRANCISCO). The gay people who were discharged couldnt go back to their hometowns like (Jesusville, Arkansas). So they have to start a new live and settle down in SF. Thats why there are so many gays in San Francisco.

Answer 3

Probably because San Fransico is more of a Gay romantic Area and SanFransisco is probably filled with Gay night clubs

Answer 4

I don't know. But Atlanta and New York City have large Gay populations also.

Answer 5

I heard something about during WW2 there were lots of people from all over the country that would leave their small towns and cities throughout the country to go to war and they would get to SF and before they got on the boat they would figure out that if you are gay you are not allowed to go to war and instead of going back home and suffering the embarrassment from freinds at home.... they'd just stay in SF... . I am not sure that is the only reason but sounds like one good one...

Answer 6

Biggest reason is probably attitude. San Francisco has always been a pretty wide open town, ever since the Wild West Days, where people are tolerant of others' behavior. . That and a liberal political climate. San Francisco also has a large arts and theater culture.