The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was the United States’ first lesbian civil and political rights organization. Formed in 1955, it began as a social alternative to bars which were targets for regular police raids. At a time when dancing with … Continue reading Making History: The Daughters of Bilitis
When is Pride Month? For many people living in the northern hemisphere, the month of June typically signals the arrival of summer. But for European and American members of the LGBT+ community, June often signals the arrival of ‘Gay Christmas’ … Continue reading Anthropology: The History of Pride Month in America and Europe
LGBTQIA+ is missing some letters, so let me really take a step in the right direction. Firstly, let me start by making you truly aware of this term. Secondly, the truly inclusive term used to describe the queer community is … Continue reading Anthropology: Acceptance of Gender Identification and Sexual Orientation in India