Yes, Having A 'Straight Pride' Festival Is Illogical, Here's Why | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Yes, Having A 'Straight Pride' Festival Is Illogical, Here's Why

Do you face hardships everyday based solely on the person you love or who you identify as? Didn't think so.

323
Two girls smiling at one another as they hold the LGBTQ+ flag behind them

With June being the month for LGBTQ+ pride, my social media timelines consist primarily of two things: those in the community and allies celebrating matched with homophobic and/or transphobic rants about how "the gays" should not receive a full month or that they shouldn't receive special treatment for being "mentally and physically messed up in the head." Specifically, on Facebook and Snapchat, I saw talks of starting a straight pride festival. Their argument? If the LGBTQ+ community could have a festival, why couldn't straight people?

To say I was disgusted was an absolute understatement.

Gay culture is exactly what it sounds like, a culture. It encompasses drag queens, wigs getting metaphorically (sometimes physically) snatched, and so much more. However, with all of the good, the bad must also accompany. It is common within gay culture that they get kicked out of the house after coming out to their family as queer or their family severs all ties with said person, going to lengths to not even attend their weddings. Individuals and couples are terrified to participate in PDA or to even "look" homosexual, transgender, and/or non-binary in fear of being beaten brutally or even killed. Tell me, in what world would a straight person ever have to experience these things?

I came across the perfect explanation of how a "Straight Pride Parade" is illogical in a retweet from Chris Evans, who is best recognized for portraying Captain America/Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The tweet read this:

@BodyForWife on Twitter.com

Well said, James Fell. *slow claps for James Fell*

Here's another thing: allies are more than welcome to attend an LGBTQ+ pride festival. I have attended in Providence an abundance of times and have never felt like I was unsafe and/or somewhere I did not belong. I have a drawer full of rainbow memorabilia to pull out when I attend in support, I am especially fond of my multicolored tutu. My favorite float is the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" one.

People seem to be "justifying" their want for a straight pride because the LGBTQ+ community gets a whole month to celebrate while veterans, those in the military, and those who died fighting for our country only receive a day. I agree that our military should be appreciated for more than just 24 hours but wouldn't it make sense for you to direct your anger at your country whom has not named a full month and has not provided our soldiers with adequate resources after leaving the service? Additionally, there's a ban on transgender people entering the military.

Discrimination? You betcha.

I am a straight cisgender woman. I have straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender friends, I have family that identifies within the LGBTQ+ community. The whole nine yards. I am straight but I realize that a straight pride is unjustifiable. I am straight but I realize my privilege in that. In the words of James Fell, grateful but not prideful.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
girl holding phone
NYCPRGIRLS

Now that it seems “talking” is the new way to date, and will stay that way until another idiotic term is used to describe the people who can’t settle down and just date someone, I feel as if it’s time to go over the unwritten rules of “talking.”

Rule 1. Having feeling without feeling.

Keep Reading...Show less
The Stages of Having FOMO in College
iamthatgirl.com

Are you one of those people that gets super upset when you miss out on anything? Well, you may have FOMO, or fear of missing out. In college it’s not hard to experience FOMO every once in a while. You just love doing everything and anything, so hen you have to miss out on something it's the worst possible thing in your mind. Whether you’re sick, have to work, or have so much work to do you could cry – FOMO will hit you hard in college.

Keep Reading...Show less
Vivien Leigh
Revelist

I've lived a whole 21 years with an RBF (Resting Bitch Face), so naturally, I go through most of these struggles on a daily basis.

And before you ask, yes I'm fine. No, I'm not mad. This is just my face, so take it or leave it! To those of you who have been #blessed with an RBF, you'll probably relate to these more than you'd like to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Iconic Duos: Timeless Legends

From Luke and Leia to Beyonce's twins...

774677
Luke and Leia from Star Wars, a iconic duo
Lucasfilm

“Name a more iconic duo... I'll wait." OK, well, if you insist. In no particular order, here's a list of 100 iconic duos that seem to be timeless.

SEE MORE: This Is The ICONIC Disney Sidekick You Are To Your BFF, According To Your Zodiac Sign

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

A Candid Letter to My Best Friends Ex

Because this is the real form of torture you deserve.

875
middle finger
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

What's up Asshat,

I've composed a list of things that I wish upon you, and they're harsh and cruel. These things are things that I wouldn't wish upon my worst of enemies, not even that Starbuck's barista who always screws up my order, not even him. You fall into a whole other category of hate. You surpass Starbucks barista. Congratulations, I'm actually a pretty nice person, making you worthy of every single bit of torture I wish upon you. What are these things I wish upon you you might ask?

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments