Social Developments: Evidence of Declining Homophobia Flashcards
1
Q
When was ACT-UP formed?
A
1989
2
Q
What was ACT-UP?
A
An organisation that protested against health authorities not treating people infected with AIDS
3
Q
How can it be seen that homophobia over holding authoritative positions was declining?
A
53% of people believed gay people should hold important roles in society in 1985. By 1989 this was up to 58%
4
Q
What percentage of people thought homosexuals should be allowed to adopt children in 1985?
A
6%
5
Q
What percentage of people thought homosexuals should be allowed to adopt children in 1989?
A
10%
6
Q
What is significant about the increase in people who believed gay people should adopt children?
A
It showed many people in society were willing to challenge the additional family structure
