These became clandestine meeting places (cruising spots) where gay and bisexual men could connect away from the prying eyes of their local communities.
The term "gay lifestyle" is often viewed as a .
Many critics use "lifestyle" to imply that being gay is a choice involving "partying" and "meaningless sexual encounters".
In the mid-20th century, before the widespread legalization of gay marriage or the existence of "gayborhoods," the automobile provided a vital sense of .