LGBTQ+: Our Pride

 

The word ‘pride’ means a feeling of satisfaction from one’s achievements or, collectively, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated. The word ‘pride’ is an integral cultural concept within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex (LGBTQI) community, representing solidarity, collectivity, and identity as well as resistance to discrimination and violence. Its associated symbolism-rainbow colors communicates to individuals that LGBTQI members are welcome as valuable members of the community. While PRIDE stands for Promote Respect, Inclusion, and Dignity for Everyone, Personal Rights in Defence and Education (PRIDE) was a gay political organization, established in 1966, as a radical gay political organization that from its origination set a new tone for gay political groups like the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), ACT UP and the Radical Faeries. PRIDE led aggressive, unapologetic, demonstrations against the oppression by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) of gay gatherings or same-sex meetings in the city of Los Angeles. PRIDE's monthly single-page newsletter evolved into The Advocate, the nation's longest running gay news publication. To elaborate, PRIDE stands for:

P - Professionalism: To be competent, accountable, reliable and responsible, interacting positively and collaboratively with all colleagues, students, patients, visitors and business partners. R - Respect: To treat all others as you wish to be treated, being courteous and

kind, acting with utmost consideration of others.  I - Integrity: To be honest, trustworthy and ethical, always doing the right thing, without compromising the truth, and being fair and sincere.

D - Diversity: To appreciate and celebrate differences in others, creating an environment of equity and inclusion with opportunities for everyone to reach their potential. E - Excellence: To be dedicated, motivated, innovative and confident, giving your best every day, encouraging and supporting others to excel in everything they do.

Being L, G, B or T is not a ‘problem’, nor is it a ‘choice’ as such. LGBT individuals are merely individuals who have sexual preferences that differ from what would appear to be the ‘norm’, due to differing learned behaviors and, you know, having a personal perspective and mind-set that differs from everyone else’s. The term pride or sometimes gay pride expresses the LGBT

community's identity and collective strength; pride parades provide both a prime example of the use and a demonstration of the general meaning of the term. The LGBT community is diverse in political affiliation. Not all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender consider themselves part of the LGBT community. Groups that may be considered part of the LGBT community include gay villages, LGBT rights organizations, LGBT employee groups at companies, LGBT student groups in schools and universities, and LGBT- affirming religious groups. LGBT communities may organize themselves into, or support, movements for civil rights promoting LGBT rights in various places around the world.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honour the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans. In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which LGBT Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw

discriminatory laws and practices against LGBT Americans.

A value that LGBT individuals live by is that love is love regardless of the other person’s gender. This in other words means that anyone can love whoever they want and choose. In addition, they believe in equality which is a value that to this day still being fought for. The reason for equality is that they are seen as the lesser person or the black lamb of the group. They are seen as a label rather than a human which slowly over time makes the person an outcast just for loving

someone of their choice or expressing who they are or want to be. Instead of experiencing this they want to be treated and seen as just another human being and be given the same opportunities as those who are in this case heterosexuals. A symbol that represents the LGBT culture is the LGBT Pride Flag Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBT Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.

 

 

BY

Vishaalaakshi V

BA, LL.B 4th Semester

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