LGBT pride or
gay pride is the concept that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people should be proud of their sexual orientation and
gender identity. The movement has three main premises: that people should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity, that diversity is a gift, and that sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered. The use of the abbreviated gay pride and pride have since become mainstream and shorthand expressions inclusive of all individuals in various LGBT communities.
The word pride is used in this case an antonym
for shame, which has been used to control and oppress LGBT persons throughout history. Pride in this sense is an affirmation of ones self and the community as a whole. The modern "pride" movement began after the "
Stonewall riots" in 1969. Instead of backing down to unconstitutional raids by New York Police, gay people in local bars fought back. While it was a violent situation it also gave the underground community the first sense of communal pride in a very well publicized incident. From the yearly parade that commemorated the anniversary of the Stonewall riots began a national
grassroots movement. Today many countries around the world celebrate LGBT pride. The pride movement has furthered the cause of gay rights by
lobbying politicians,
registering voters and increasing visibility to educate on issues important to LGBT communities. LGBT pride advocates work for equal rights and benefits for LGBT people.
Any smart person knows homophobes are honestly plain stupid. They complain that gays "flaunt" their sexuality, yet if a man & woman kiss it's not seen as flaunting. In fact every argument they try to use is EASILY flawed. They just can't accept that gay people exist so they go around being ignorant. And
phobes are the ones who brought
gay pride & parades to themselves. They obviously love it too because they are still spreading homophobia!
