Why Celebrate Pride In 2016
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Why Celebrate Pride In 2016

Reasons are more recent than you think.

3
Why Celebrate Pride In 2016
Paper Mag

Pride is necessary. There are people who suggest that there is no need for a Gay Pride celebration because after the Supreme Court court case of Obergefell, no matter the gender identity of your significant other you're allowed to marry them. The thing is, Pride is truly still very important and necessary.

One reason is because of the fact that people get upset watching shows like "How To Get Away With Murder" that has gay sex scenes from time to time. According to those that get upset, apparently homosexuality is being "shoved down their throats," although the show has just as many straight sex scenes.

Then there's the whole Target bathroom fiasco. People were saying they don't feel comfortable using the women's bathroom with someone who was born a man out of concern for the safety of their children. Little do they know that transgender people have already been using the bathrooms, according to the gender they identify as. The law was made in order to keep them from being thrown out of said bathrooms when someone "caught" them.

Next we have the fact that kids, no matter their age, whether or not they have gay parents, and the TV shows they watch and the friends they have, still have a chance of becoming lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, demisexual, pansexual, etc. That is something you won't be able to "prevent" by sending them to a straight camp, forcing them to wear clothes for a specific gender, act like the gender they were assigned at birth, or even forcing them to have sex with the opposite gender. If that's the case, then why not show them TV shows and movies where such behavior is completely normal? Show them that it's not weird and uncommon for them to feel different.

Finally, we have the recent case of the Orlando shooting. The guy shot and killed/injured more than 103 people at a gay nightclub, and 50 were confirmed dead. A main unpopular response included sentiments like, "It's fine, because they were gay and gay people are sick." The fact remains that although it's 2016 and the LGBTQ+ community has had many advancements in advancing the fair treatment of its members, people still act out against them in settings such as gay clubs; clubs designed especially for them, so they don't have to go to regular clubs and face poor treatment.

So for those who say that Pride isn't necessary and just a way for the gays to shove homosexuality down your throat, you need to sit down and think about the treatment they receive daily. You need to look at how members of the LGBTQ+ community are constantly being told that who they are isn't something to be proud of. And that's why they have parades and make it something to be proud of.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58952
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

38054
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959564
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

195896
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments