Beijing youth pave way for gay acceptance

Although traditional attitudes towards homosexuality in China's major cities are rapidly changing fueled by the rise of a new generation, in rural China it still remains a taboo topic.
A participant poses for the photographer during the annual Pride London Parade which highlights issues of the gay, lesbian and transgender community, in London July 4, 2009.
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