Social Movements of LGBTQ

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LGBT Social Movements
One of the popular social movements of the 21st century is the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) movement. An article in the Atlantic by Kirchick posits that America is becoming a post-gay nation and the struggle for the rights of gay people is over. It is the opinion of the author that America has made significant strides towards gay equality. Progress has been made regarding public opinion, legal protection from discrimination, representation in the media, and the general acceptance of gay people by society. The article tries to drive home the point that social movements advocating for LGBT rights have achieved their objectives and they should exult in their victory and wind down operations instead of focusing on petty concerns and desperate accusations.
I found the article insightful not only because it covers a key social issue in America, but also because it backs up its arguments with relevant references. LGBT rights are a social issue in American society and there exist many social movements that try to advocate for the affairs of the minority group. It was insightful for the author to make reference to LGBT social movements such as the Empire State Pride Agenda, Freedom to Marry, and Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in trying to convince the reader that they no longer serve a significant purpose in modern-day America. The credibility of the article was boosted by the numerous links to studies and articles that the author used to back up his arguments. Furthermore, Kirchick makes use of statistics, court cases, and quotes from prominent figures in the gay rights movement to argue his point...