[ReallyDedPoet]

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Yeah, but here's the thing: straight people have never been an oppressed group. Name one country where straight people can't get married.


Straight pride doesn't exist, because straight shame doesn't exist. Straight people who died in the holocaust didn't die because they were straight, but gay people who were killed died BECAUSE they were gay.

I've been bullied for being autistic. As a result, I'm proud to be autistic. Why? Because that's who I am. Gay pride isn't being proud of being attracted to people of the same sex, it's being proud of being yourself, even though people hate you for it.

Originally Posted by Platapus

Very well put. For those who have never experienced official organizational discrimination, it can be difficult to understand the importance of being recognized for what you are.

It is one thing to be discriminated against by people. That has always and will probably will happen. This is different when there are laws/regulations/rules from governing bodies that officially discriminate against someone.

Perhaps it is the interpretation of "pride" that is awkward. It may not be the best word. It is not so much being proud of being (insert discrimination category), it is more like, "I don't have conceal it any more." When you have been discriminated against, being able to not conceal something can be uplifting and empowering.

Yes, there is no "straight pride" because there has not been a history of straight people needing to conceal their straight orientation in order to get/keep a job or be a parent.

Both well said.