LGBT rights activism became more mainstream after World War 2. Because of the need for troops, gay people were tolerated during the war. "The disruptions of World War II allowed formerly isolated gay men and women to meet as soldiers and war workers," which showed these people that they were not alone in their feelings and allowed them to connect with others and decide to fight for change. Increasing awareness of this group of people led to organizations being founded that supported lgbt rights. Many studies and stories were written in order to show that gay people were as well-adjusted to society as heterosexual people. Unfortunately, it wasn't until 1973 that homosexuality was removed from a list of mental illnesses, and during the 50s and 60s gay people were still persecuted. The 70s were when the acceptance movements picked up speed more than ever before, with groups of activists being formed. Gay males were the first to be more accepted by society, with lesbians riding the success of the feminist movement and the gay rights movement in order to form campaigns and fight for acceptance themselves.
Throughout the last few decades of the 20th century, many advancements were made for the LGBT community. Christians who also happened to be gay fought for acceptance within the church. Marches and protests were organized to fight for gay rights in Washington. Popular actors and writers were coming out as gay or transgender. People's hard work and dedication to equality over the years was finally paying off as more and more people in the LGBT community were finally being accepted for who they were.
Throughout the last few decades of the 20th century, many advancements were made for the LGBT community. Christians who also happened to be gay fought for acceptance within the church. Marches and protests were organized to fight for gay rights in Washington. Popular actors and writers were coming out as gay or transgender. People's hard work and dedication to equality over the years was finally paying off as more and more people in the LGBT community were finally being accepted for who they were.