Social Developments: Developments for Gay and Trans People Flashcards
How many people initially attended Gay Liberation Front meetings in 1967?
9 people
How many people attended GLF meetings a few months after its founding?
500 people
When and where did the first pride march happen? What was its scale?
1000 people marched in London in 1972
Which 2 groups felt excluded from the social changes?
Transgender and Lesbian people
What helpline was founded in 1972?
London Gay Switchboard
What was the scale of the London Gay Switchboard?
In their first year they received over 200,000 calls
What was the extent of the Gay Liberation movement by 1976?
All major political parties and Jewish and Christian faith groups had Gay Support Groups
Who was a significant individual that opposed the Gay Liberation movements? (They have been mentioned before)
Mary Whitehouse
What was the name of a newsboard set up for Gay People?
Gay News
What actions did Mary Whitehouse take against the Gay Liberation Movement?
She prosecuted them on the basis of an ancient blasphemy law due to a poem that the Gay News had published
What year did Transgender people receive more recognition?
1974
Why did Transgender people receive more recognition in 1974?
Jan Morris published a book which described her experiences when going through the gender transition process.
