When the NYPD raided a gay bar in Greenwich Village and started arresting employees and drag performers, they got more than they bargained for--a crowd of some 2,000 lesbian, gay, and transgender supporters of the bar took on the police, forcing them into the club. Three days of riot...
Learn the history of the gay rights movement. Discover historical facts and important milestones in the timeline of gaining LGBTQ rights within the...
Constant Raids at Gay Bars The 1960s and preceding decades were not welcoming times for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. For instance, solicitation of same‑sex relations was illegal in New York City. For such reasons, LGBT individuals flocked to gay bars and clubs, ...
In learning the history of the LGBT movement, I am empowered in knowing the past challenges and successes. But even before diving into the history, I had to start with myself. I had to reflect on my own biases, assumptions, and attitudes. Reflection was pivotal in opening up to a new ...
Coming out of Silence: Candidates' Stances on LGBT Rights in Taiwan's 2014 Municipal Councilor Elections 2014 Taiwanese municipal councilor electionsAlthough public opinion in Taiwan is increasingly in favor of gay rights, there is no corresponding trend at the ... SC Dai - 選舉研究 被引量: 1...
The gay rights movement stagnated for the next few decades, though LGBTQ+ individuals around the world did come into the spotlight a few times. For example, English poet and author Radclyffe Hall stirred up controversy in 1928 when she published her lesbian-themed novel,The Well of Loneliness....
The beginning of a gay political movement is often traced back to June 27, 1969, and a police raid on The Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. Similar developments can be seen in Western European countries, where the lesbian and gay community can be seen as a well-organized community, particu...
A breakthrough for the homosexual movement occurred on April 21, 1972, with the repeal of Section 213 of the Norwegian Penal Code, which prohibited sexual acts between men, and led to a more open fight for equal rights for homosexuals. The stamp is available from the Posten Web Shop. ...
A breakthrough for the homosexual movement occurred on April 21, 1972, with the repeal of Section 213 of the Norwegian Penal Code, which prohibited sexual acts between men, and led to a more open fight for equal rights for homosexuals. The stamp is available from the Posten Web Shop. ...
A breakthrough for the homosexual movement occurred on April 21, 1972, with the repeal of Section 213 of the Norwegian Penal Code, which prohibited sexual acts between men, and led to a more open fight for equal rights for homosexuals. The stamp is available from the Posten Web Shop. ...