Why did most gay men and lesbians remain "in the closet" even after homophile activists began campaigning for gay rights in the 1950s and 1960s?
A) Most gay men and lesbians did not believe that they deserved the same rights and protections as other citizens.
B) Many gay men and lesbians were activists in other movements and did not have the time to devote to their own struggles.
C) Homophile activists adopted respectable dress and behavior that many gays and lesbians found inauthentic.
D) It was dangerous to come out because homosexuality was considered immoral and was illegal in many states.
D) It was dangerous to come out because homosexuality was considered immoral and was illegal in many states.
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