How Would Your Life Be Different if Homophobia Did Not Exist?

A new study featured in the journal of Sexuality Research and Social Policy asked, "What do you think your life would be like without homophobia, racism, or sexism?" Four hundred lesbian, gay, and bisexual New Yorkers participated in the study, which sought to document how sexual minorities experience social stigma and inequality in today's world. While the answer may seem fairly obvious at first, the responses, comprised of the participants' own narratives, were varied.

The following are the major thematic responses to this particular question. Please add your own suggestions as to how your life would be different without homophobia, racism, and/or sexism in the comments below.