Among the various societal subgroups in this country, the homosexual community may
be the least understood and accepted by the mainstream population. In fact, Fone (2000) refers
to homophobia as the last acceptable prejudice. The issue of homosexuality on college campuses
may produce immediate unease and bias – not unlike the reaction to this topic within society in
general. Thus, the present study will investigate the controversial presence of gay men, lesbians,
bisexuals, and transgender people (GLBT) on American college campuses. (The GLBT
community will also be collectively referred to as “homosexuals.”)