Which period is known as the golden age for gays and lesbians in the United States? Who was Harvey Milk and what role did he play in the gay and lesbian social movement?
What will be an ideal response?
Correct answer varies but should include some problems for gays and lesbians (e.g., mobilization against them in the military) developed during the World War II era. However, in general, that period was something of a golden age for gays and lesbians in the United States. This period has been described as "somewhat of a nationwide coming out experience." Milk was the first openly gay candidate to be elected to a major political office in the state of California. He continues to be lauded by many as a martyr, a hero, and a visionary. Although he held office for less than a year, he accomplished much during his brief term. For example, he sponsored a sweeping civil rights bill that protected gays from discrimination. He advocated that gays and lesbians demolish prejudice by increasing their visibility and by "coming out" to the people in their personal and professional lives.
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