Major Themes
Gay Liberation:
Predominant theme throughout the work which occurred during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement encouraged homosexuals and lesbians to announce their sexual orientation to their family, friends, and colleagues as a sign of activism.
Gay Rights/ Equality:
The book highlighted equal civil and social rights for homosexuals compared to heterosexuals. It also emphasized the important areas in which these goals were achieved throughout history.
Prejudices:
The theme of prejudice was recurring throughout history and is still a relevant issue today. The book first explains how homosexuality was considered a sickness or disease which immediately alienated those who were in fact homosexuals. Hate crimes such as malicious beatings and arson are described throughout history as well.
Sex and Gender Identity:
Throughout history, the stigma of how homosexuals were viewed and treated has changed drastically. Homosexuality is viewed more openly which has allowed for homosexuality to be open and liberated. The book emphasizes this change in society and speaks of how the public has viewed homosexuality over time.
Predominant theme throughout the work which occurred during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement encouraged homosexuals and lesbians to announce their sexual orientation to their family, friends, and colleagues as a sign of activism.
Gay Rights/ Equality:
The book highlighted equal civil and social rights for homosexuals compared to heterosexuals. It also emphasized the important areas in which these goals were achieved throughout history.
Prejudices:
The theme of prejudice was recurring throughout history and is still a relevant issue today. The book first explains how homosexuality was considered a sickness or disease which immediately alienated those who were in fact homosexuals. Hate crimes such as malicious beatings and arson are described throughout history as well.
Sex and Gender Identity:
Throughout history, the stigma of how homosexuals were viewed and treated has changed drastically. Homosexuality is viewed more openly which has allowed for homosexuality to be open and liberated. The book emphasizes this change in society and speaks of how the public has viewed homosexuality over time.