Homophile Movement In The 1960s Essay
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GAY LIBERATION ERA
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the liberation era of the gay community. It will examine the history of social acceptance, the challenges faced and the progression of societal views towards the gay agenda.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Introduction
2.History
3.Societal hindrances
4.Progression
5.Breakthrough
6.Conclusion
Homosexual individuals have always lived in fear of being found out, shamed and discriminated for their sexual orientation. Since the later years of the 19th Century there have existed activist movements and campaigns towards social and legal reforms. The homophile(the term ‘homophile’ was later replaced by ‘homosexual’) movement, formed and popularized in Western Europe, was a collective of activist groups which operated from the late 19th century through 1970s. During the 60s a new group, the Gay Liberation Movement, was formed in New York as a result of the Stonewall riots. …show more content…
Germany, being the heart of homosexual culture, had gone from being the most favorable place to be as a gay person to being the most dangerous after being overrun by the Nazi. Following the end of the war, activist groups began to re-form in several countries across Europe and the US. The first of these organizations was the Dutch COC in 1946 which gave birth to branches in other countries including Sweden and Norway and later paved way for the formation of independent organizations within their respective countries. The homophile group in France, Arcadie, believed that hostility towards homosexuality would subside if homophiles could prove themselves to be discreet and respectable rather than being promiscuous(Sibalis
Course:
Institution:
Instructor:
Date:
GAY LIBERATION ERA
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the liberation era of the gay community. It will examine the history of social acceptance, the challenges faced and the progression of societal views towards the gay agenda.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Introduction
2.History
3.Societal hindrances
4.Progression
5.Breakthrough
6.Conclusion
Homosexual individuals have always lived in fear of being found out, shamed and discriminated for their sexual orientation. Since the later years of the 19th Century there have existed activist movements and campaigns towards social and legal reforms. The homophile(the term ‘homophile’ was later replaced by ‘homosexual’) movement, formed and popularized in Western Europe, was a collective of activist groups which operated from the late 19th century through 1970s. During the 60s a new group, the Gay Liberation Movement, was formed in New York as a result of the Stonewall riots. …show more content…
Germany, being the heart of homosexual culture, had gone from being the most favorable place to be as a gay person to being the most dangerous after being overrun by the Nazi. Following the end of the war, activist groups began to re-form in several countries across Europe and the US. The first of these organizations was the Dutch COC in 1946 which gave birth to branches in other countries including Sweden and Norway and later paved way for the formation of independent organizations within their respective countries. The homophile group in France, Arcadie, believed that hostility towards homosexuality would subside if homophiles could prove themselves to be discreet and respectable rather than being promiscuous(Sibalis