Pride - LGBT Pride

LGBT Pride

Gay pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity. It is often shortened by LGBT individuals to just Pride. LGBT pride advocates work for equal "rights and benefits" for LGBT people. The movement has three main premises: that people should be proud of their sexual preference and gender identity, that sexual diversity is a gift, and that sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered.

The word pride is used in this case an antonym for shame. Pride in this sense is an affirmation of ones self and the community as a whole. The modern "pride" movement began after the Stonewall riots of the late 1960s.

There are many organisations around the world which organise, manage and host 'Pride' Events. In the UK, Pride events have been few and far between – traditionally in gay hubs of Brighton, Birmingham and London, with Pride events expanding in support and largely increasing in attendance each year. In countries such as the United States, pride festivals can be yearly events such as the one held in Atlanta each October.