Enrique is an openly gay man living in Toronto. However, during visits to his parents in a small town in Ontario, Enrique conceals his gay identity. What is Enrique trying to avoid?

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Enrique is likely trying to avoid stigmatization, which refers to the disapproval or discrimination against a person based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society. Concealing his gay identity in a small town may be a strategy to avoid negative judgments or discrimination based on his sexual orientation.

Enrique Is an Openly Gay Man Living in Toronto