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Activism in the Gay Rights Debate
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Aaron Monson HIS-238 May 18, 2004 Activism in the Gay Rights Debate The end of the Second World War saw the beginning of a sexual revolution in the United States. The issue of homosexuality and the battle for civil equality for homosexuals took on several forms. What were these forms, what significance did they and do they still serve, and what, if any, social and civil change have they brought about? John D'Emilio's collection of writings, The World Turned, uses superb essays on gay history, politics, and culture to showcase the active and passive contributions many have made to the movement. From the ever-famous Stonewall Riots to political activism to simple conversation and dialogues, we can witness firsthand a movement destined to alter the face of American sexuality forever. The most commonly known incident in the history of the gay rights movement is the Stonewall Riots. In 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay...
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