Gay Rights

Question 1

Stonewall Riots

Answer 1

-1969
-Homosexuality was outlawed in all but one state
-seen as a psychological illness
-Stonewall Inn was open to gay ideas and meetings
-it was raided by police and many were arrested
-it turned violent and lasted nearly a week

Question 2

Outcomes of the Stonewall Riots

Answer 2

-galvanised gay Americans into action
-within 6 months there were 3 Gay Newspapers
-the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) and Gay Activists Alliance (GAA) were formed
-more raids followed but GLF activists persuaded American Psychiatric Association to stop classifying homosexuality as a mental disorder.

Question 3

Gay Pride marches

Answer 3

In 1970? they began and became a regular fixture in many cities