LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE USA
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There have been many forces that influenced the trend for greater LGBT civil rights. There were other forces that consolidated the trend of LGBT civil rights and make understanding this trend a complex issue. These include further social, economic, cultural and political forces.
The historical significance of this trend has been that life has become better for LGBT people in the USA. Society has become more tolerant and accepting of difference. Although many things have significantly changed over a period of time for both the gay community and the heterosexual society, there are also things that have have not changed. Along with the advancement of LGBT civil rights is a determination of conservative forces to resist this trend. These forces show an element of continuity within society regarding homophobia. Conservative theocratic groups have sought to either block, minimise, or roll back any advancements in LGBT rights.
The historical significance of this trend has been that life has become better for LGBT people in the USA. Society has become more tolerant and accepting of difference. Although many things have significantly changed over a period of time for both the gay community and the heterosexual society, there are also things that have have not changed. Along with the advancement of LGBT civil rights is a determination of conservative forces to resist this trend. These forces show an element of continuity within society regarding homophobia. Conservative theocratic groups have sought to either block, minimise, or roll back any advancements in LGBT rights.