cc answers “As someone who was not in high school in...”

The asked this question about My Dark Vanessa:

As someone who was not in high school in 2000, I'm wondering if the descriptions of internalised homophobia are accurate, as something about them grated on me a little. It is mentioned a couple of times that when characters suggest that Vanessa is gay, she does/should feel embarrassed, without clarification that this is not true. Similarly with the "goth" boy at her high school. Any thoughts?

cc As someone who graduated in 2009, I can attest to the accuracy of internalized homophobia. I spent years being anti-LGBT because I myself was queer an…moreAs someone who graduated in 2009, I can attest to the accuracy of internalized homophobia. I spent years being anti-LGBT because I myself was queer and unwilling to accept it.

I know we all say "It was a different time," but being gay in most high schools during those days was rrrrrrrrough.(less)

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