Stars & directors under the radar who probably are/were gay

It all comes down to how one defines "progress".   Does one not mention sexuality with the same sex because there is no longer any "oh my" aspect or because there still is?    Generally, if something isn't mentioned it means there is a stigma to that something: I.e. shame associated with the behavior.     

As for the WNBA players, the sexuality is way out in the open because many of the players are married to woman (and if not married, dating another woman).   There are even games where a married couple play against each other (wife playing against wife).     Also, when during a game the camera shows a star player's partner, that partner is a woman.    In other words, lesbian relationships are so common in the WNBA that one can't talk about the players off court life without such relationships being discussed. Thus, sexuality gets mentioned all the time (by the media, and by friends and neighbors).  The good thing is that the media handling all comes off as very natural.  No awkward moments because it is very natural and just everyday life between women athletes.

With the male sports there is still a major stigma.      If a player comes-out it is major news.  Other male athletes will make negative comments.  There is no male player in any of the 4 major US sport leagues that is married to another male (as far as been made public).      Is that because there are few gay male athletes or because those that are having to remain in the closet?    


  

I think the diversity of opinion stems from what the individual thinks is a sexual act. In college there was a course on what was crudely called "deviant" behavior where I learned that men in prison having sex do not believe themselves homo- or bi- sexual. Interesting.

Since a child I laugh when athletes smack each others butts-it seems a come-on to me.

I'm not personally 100% behind the Born This Way idea - too many factors why we are attracted to someone.

I think each person gets to decide for himself/herself, etc.

The progress I look for is when knowing a person's sexuality isn't important. I stand by -unless I'm going to bed with someone, I'm not concerned about their sex life. That also does not mean I don't think the topic should never be discussed. The sexuality topic is part of our culture.