The United Kingdom's Fight For Gay Rights | Rupert Everett's Shades of Gay

We reflect on the long history and fight for rights in the United Kingdom, by touching on the legal and social struggles faced by gay people. The criminalisation of homosexual acts and societal prejudice illustrated how challenging it was for gay individuals to live openly. Over the past few decades, however, things have been slowly evolving. This involves the inclusion and the acceptance of gay relationships and marriages, the diminishing stigma, and the impact of positive representations in mainstream media like television. Still, it is important to point out that the fight is far from over, and only by looking at the mistakes of the past can we move forward and build a better society that is acceptive and supportive of everyone, equally.
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[@MoreCowBellBBQ]

Ukraine does not allow a gay member of their army that died to be listed on any memorial nor do their family have the rights to their remains, yet the UK government seems to think they're just like us and we should push our way to WW3 to get involved in their war. I am not saying they should not, just stating it is odd the UK is so involved in a country that has very different beliefs, their work protection for their works in nothing like the UK as well.🤔🤔

[@salvijussean]

Shhh don’t piss off the modern money launderers😂

[@johnstoddard7324]

two kinds of people normal n abnormal?

[@evangelosperry]

Total lack of respect for their fellow men who want to urinate in peace. Rightly, it is still a crime.