Here's proof of how we're being "desensitized":

J Homosex. 2002;44(1):157-79. Related Articles, Links


The effect of movie portrayals on audience attitudes about nontraditional
families and sexual orientation.

Mazur MA, Emmers-Sommer TM.

Department of Communication, University of Oklahoma, Norman 73019, USA.


This study examined the impact of motion pictures about the family on
viewers' attitudes about family life and sexual orientation. Viewers were
randomly assigned to view either Father of the Bride II (control group) or
Object of My Affection (treatment group). Viewers' attitudes toward
nontraditionalism and homosexuality were assessed before and after viewing
their respective film. Treatment and control groups significantly differed
in their attitudes toward nontraditionalism, but did not significantly
differ in their attitudes toward homosexuals after viewing their respective
films. However, the treatment group experienced more favorable attitudes
toward homosexuals than the control group after viewing the film. Gender
differences were also observed. Men were less tolerant of homosexuals and
held fewer nontraditional beliefs about the family than women. Implications
and discussion follow.