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First of all, what is the LBGTQIA+ community?

The LGBTQIA+ community is a group of individuals who represent the different


individuals outside of the binary norms of gender and sexuality.

But how this community started?

The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early hours
of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club
located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The raid sparked a riot among bar
patrons and neighborhood residents as police roughly hauled employees and
patrons out of the bar, leading to six days of protests and violent clashes with
law enforcement outside the bar on Christopher Street.

The Stonewall Riots catalyzed the gay rights movement in the United States and
around the world.

What is the LGBTQIA+ movement?

LGBTQIA+ Pride aims to make people aware of the diversity present in society,
and everyone must respect differences. The movement increasingly expands
into different areas, from support for people facing discrimination, basic care
against sexually transmitted diseases, to insertion in the job market.
Discrimination against LGBT people

Discrimination against LGBT people can take many forms, including repression
and persecution. Repression can refer to the denial of rights or freedoms that
are granted to other members of society, such as the right to marry, adopt
children, or access healthcare services. Persecution can refer to more overt
forms of discrimination, such as violence, harassment, or imprisonment.

There are many examples of repression and persecution of LGBT people around
the world. In some countries, same-sex relationships are illegal and can be
punished by imprisonment or even death. LGBT people may also face
discrimination in employment, housing, and education.
Mental health of LGBT people

It is also important to recognize that discrimination against LGBT people can have a significant
impact on mental health and well-being. LGBT people may experience higher rates of
depression, anxiety, and suicide than the general population, and addressing discrimination
and promoting acceptance can be an important part of supporting LGBT mental health. Other
factors that can affect the mental health of LGBTQIA+ people include social support, access
to healthcare, and experiences of trauma or abuse.

For example, LGBTQIA+ individuals who have experienced violence or harassment because of
their sexual orientation or gender identity may be at a higher risk for developing mental
health problems.

Gay pride
Gay pride celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and their accomplishments and
promotes equality and acceptance for all. Gay month typically refers to
LGBTQIA+ History Month with the aim to educate people about LGBTQIA+
history and culture. They are important to raise awareness, to promote
acceptance and to fight discrimination against the community.
CONCLUSION
It is a sexual orientation, not a sexual choice; Everyone should be respected because we are all humans' beings; This kind of
disrespect would no longer exist in the 21st century because we are all different and that is what makes life wonderful

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