Homophile Movement In The 1950's

During the 1950’s, the LGBTQ were apart of a movement called the Homophile Movement. During this movement the goal of the organizations was to receive respect and equal rights for people regardless of the sexual orientation or gender identity. The meaning of homophile is “loving the same” they used this word to describe themselves and including many other terms. Many organizations emerged from this time period two of the most well known are called “ Mattachine” which was created in order to protect the rights and improve the lives of gay men. Another organization was called “The Daughters of bilitis” which was created for lesbians in order for them to learn about their rights and to provide support for those who have not come out yet.
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