One can be fully out gay here in my country and hold hands with a guy or a lesbian with a girl. Though we are more westernized compared to other Asian countries, gay couples are never criticized here even though we are mainly 86% Christian population. this is true within the cities where ordinances exist that protect us.
Most people here who are gay act straight and prefers to keep it to themselves mainly to avoid gossips and uncalled for attention.
Prejudice against gays here are mostly found in schools especially if you are an activist or mostly unreported as there really is not compared to other countries.
Gay groups or movements exists and we have the media entertainment and large corporations spearheading in educating the public in our acceptance, diversity and inclusion.
This I say from my experience and view as I was born and lived throughout my life in the city but there really is not much of a difference from farther provinces.
This is also one of the main reasons why Boys Love exists and gaining more attention throughout Asia as producers are using it to educate future generations. Unlike Western gay series or movies or shorts, Boys Love series and movies are injected with lessons to instill understanding and acceptance for the young generation. Those that are shown on mainstream television are more tamed to be approved and appeal to younger viewers. Shows that have a more bolder version or aggressive approach are then shown on streaming platforms.
