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World War II
Capitalism leads to another choice other than heterosexual relations. Reference:
John D'Emilio, "Captialism and Gay Identity." (1983) -
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Homephile Period
Mattachine Foundation: one of the first nation's gay rights organizations in U.S. -
First anti-sodomy state in U.S.: Illinois
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Gay Liberation Movement
Scholars realize that there is more sexuality other than homosexual and heterosexual.
Resist oppression and social discrimination.
One of the best-known events is the Stonewall Riots, LGBTQ people grouped up and tried to defend their bar.
It also symbolizes the start of modern LGBTQ movements. Reference:
“The Gay Liberation Movement.” Bill of Rights Institute, https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/the-gay-liberation-movement. -
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Stonewall Riots
A start to the modern LGBTQ movement. Reference:
History.com Editors. “Stonewall Riots.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 31 May 2017, https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots. -
Legalization of Same Sex Marriage in Maryland
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UMD Protest
In 2019, a group of people from Key of David Christian Center was protesting in front of the MCK.
Reference:
“Armed with Drums, Pride Flags and Signs, Hundreds Drown out Sexist Demonstrators at UMD.” The Diamondback, 27 Aug. 2020, https://dbknews.com/2019/09/17/umd-sexist-protest-key-of-david-christian-center/. -
Second Protest
The second protest from Key of David Christian Center and students stand out and speak for the LGBTQ groups. Reference:
Two Years Later, UMD Students Stifle Same Radical ... https://dbknews.com/2021/04/29/radical-protest-key-of-david-demonstrators/.