Gay Rights Movement

           The picture on the bottom depicts one of the many non-violent marches for gay rights. People are gathered at Washington D.C. to let their voices be heard and to fight for equal rights. The LGBT (Lesbian, Gays, Bisexual, and Transgender) organizations are known to be active worldwide and have been around for a long time, fighting for equality. This gay rights movement has many similarities to the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Like the African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement, the LGBT group of people has to continuously face massive discrimination and hatred every day. They, too, have experienced name calling, beating, taunting, and even killing. Although the gay movement is one of the most controversial topics that have been around for awhile, it has recently been brought under the spotlight due to the gradual legalization of gay marriages. I chose to talk about the topic of gay rights because it is more personal to me since my best friend is gay. Having someone so close to me go through the challenges of being gay helps me understand their perspective and witness how difficult it is for them to go through life being labeled.

 





 

 

               I also came across a very inspiring video that contributes to the gay rights movement. It contains various clips of people coming out to their friends and family, as well as those who celebrate their way of life and being proud of it. It’s very heartwarming to see the courage they possess and the changes that our society is going through. It is a wonderful thing to say that as Americans, we are beginning to accept others despite their race, culture, and gender.