Research Reflection- LGBT Population

An LGBT population I think I should learn more about is the gay population. In society there is a stereotype that all gay men are really feminine. They are into fashion, they talk with a higher voice, and anything else that is not socially acceptable for men to do. I know that this is not true about all gay men but it is difficult to ignore the stereotype when that is how many people identify gay men. I find the topic difficult to understand overall. Last semester I took a class in communications and we worked on a group project with the topic of legalization of gay marriage. I am  strongly opposed to this because I was raised in a Christian home and have never really changed my thoughts, they have really became stronger as I have gotten older. Two members of my group were gay. I was weary at first, but it really turned out to be a great experience. I did not change my opinion but the whole thing really taught me a lot of things. So, I do not believe that being gay is a choice. I know this is a very harsh opinion but it is what I have grown up believing. Even though my group project taught me a lot of things I still stand by my opinion. I think the most difficult thing I will encounter while researching is to not let my opinion get in the way. I feel very strongly about this topic but the point of my research is to learn and inform others about the topic, not try to persuade them to think how I think. I will just have to be open to learning new things.