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Pride : l'histoire du mouvement LGBTQ pour l'égalité
L'histoire du mouvement LGBTQ pour l'égalité
En juin 1969, la police fit une descente dans le bar Stonewall Inn. Cet événement marqua la naissance du mouvement pour l'égalité des LGBTQ. Ce livre revient sur les événements de cette nuit-là et les journées et les nuits d'émeutes qui ont succédé. Il revient également sur l'organisation de la communauté LGBTQ qui s'en est suivi, mais aussi sur ces 50 dernières années où des militants et des personnes ordinaires ont consacré leurs vies à inverser le cours des choses.
" Pride " décrit minutieusement les grandes étapes du combat pour l'égalité des LGBTQ, depuis les victoires des premiers militants jusqu'à l'adoption de lois interdisant la discrimination et enfin l'acceptation progressive de la communauté LGBTQ dans les domaines de la politique, du sport, de la culture et des médias. Des images et des documents rares illustrent les moments clés, les événements et les avancées marquantes du mouvement, tandis que les pages consacrées aux témoignages personnels donnent la parole à de personnalités clés qui s'expriment sur un large éventail de sujets : dont Maureen Duffy, sur les débuts du mouvement, Asifa Lahore, sur la religion, Jake Shears sur la musique, Will Young sur la santé mentale et Paris Lees sur la représentation des transsexuels. " Pride " est une célébration de la culture LGBTQ, un compte rendu des défis auxquels a fait face la communauté et un témoignage des avancées juridiques en terme d'égalité, le fruit de la passion et de la détermination de ce mouvement de masse.
En juin 1969, la police fit une descente dans le bar Stonewall Inn. Cet événement marqua la naissance du mouvement pour l'égalité des LGBTQ. Ce livre revient sur les événements de cette nuit-là et les journées et les nuits d'émeutes qui ont succédé. Il revient également sur l'organisation de la communauté LGBTQ qui s'en est suivi, mais aussi sur ces 50 dernières années où des militants et des personnes ordinaires ont consacré leurs vies à inverser le cours des choses.
" Pride " décrit minutieusement les grandes étapes du combat pour l'égalité des LGBTQ, depuis les victoires des premiers militants jusqu'à l'adoption de lois interdisant la discrimination et enfin l'acceptation progressive de la communauté LGBTQ dans les domaines de la politique, du sport, de la culture et des médias. Des images et des documents rares illustrent les moments clés, les événements et les avancées marquantes du mouvement, tandis que les pages consacrées aux témoignages personnels donnent la parole à de personnalités clés qui s'expriment sur un large éventail de sujets : dont Maureen Duffy, sur les débuts du mouvement, Asifa Lahore, sur la religion, Jake Shears sur la musique, Will Young sur la santé mentale et Paris Lees sur la représentation des transsexuels. " Pride " est une célébration de la culture LGBTQ, un compte rendu des défis auxquels a fait face la communauté et un témoignage des avancées juridiques en terme d'égalité, le fruit de la passion et de la détermination de ce mouvement de masse.
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Published October 17, 2019
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May 26, 2025An interesting, albeit variable, compendium of political action and progress in the UK and US, with some short sections from non-anglophone countries. It shifts between fairly in-depth accounts of events such as the Stonewall Riots, some really interesting personal accounts from a diverse range of people, to sections on culture (cinema, music, etc) which are largely lists of films/TV shows/musicians/etc with only surface context. It adds up to a neat introduction to the progress of LGBTQ+ rights, and I would definitely recommend it to people starting out in this topic.
June 29, 2025
j’ai adoré la construction du livre : on passe d’éléments historiques à des témoignages, d’éléments culturels à sportifs, de portraits de figures connues à moins connues du mouvement, … ce rythme aide à digérer les informations plus facilement
”nous avons parcouru un long chemin, mais il ne faut jamais oublier qu’un retour en arrière est toujours possible”
”nous avons parcouru un long chemin, mais il ne faut jamais oublier qu’un retour en arrière est toujours possible”
October 28, 2020
I love this book. Thank you so much for writing it. It’s so great to learn about my community’s history
July 13, 2023
A beautiful slightly larger than A4 hardback book tracing the history of the LGBTQ+ movement, partly through conventional storytelling through such iconic milestones as Stonewall, Pride marches, marriage, decrimalisation, AIDS and military service, all accomapanied with extraordinary photographs and other ephemera, posters, newspaper articles etc.
But it is also stuffed with reflections of the wider impact of and the expression of the movement within the cultural arenas of literature, music, nightlife, theatre, movies, politics, television and sport.
Thoroughout there are personal testiomies of all shades.
This is a book I will return to time and time again, a reminder of the long road to where we are now, still changing, still moving forward, inequality still a global challenge.
But it is also stuffed with reflections of the wider impact of and the expression of the movement within the cultural arenas of literature, music, nightlife, theatre, movies, politics, television and sport.
Thoroughout there are personal testiomies of all shades.
This is a book I will return to time and time again, a reminder of the long road to where we are now, still changing, still moving forward, inequality still a global challenge.
March 5, 2023
A must-read book.
August 1, 2019
PRIDE, The Story of the LGBTQ Equality Movement by Matthew Todd
There follows 4 Reviews by members of Bibliobelles (Reading Group of StoneRangers, Leytonstone Eat London WI)
(Reading group set of books in exchange for honest reviews.)
1) Review by Kathy Livingstone
Generally speaking, I’m not a frequent reader of non-fiction books, even less so reading them for pleasure but, when I saw the offer of a free set of these for my Reading Group, I thought it would be good for us to expand our breadth of genres.
Also, being part of the Women’s Institute, we are somewhat pre-disposed towards issues of diversity, rights, community, equality, local and global issues of all manner. In the same way that it’s all too easy to forget how far we’ve come in a relatively short time as regards enfranchisement of women (a particular focus for the WI over this last year), I felt that this book could provide a similar focus for our Reading Group, given that there are many similarities in the PRIDE journey.
My first surprise was the size and quality of the set of books we received: hardcover (dust jacket and actual book cover same colourful design), 24.5x28.3cm, weighing in each at 1.5kg! It is a thing of beauty in itself, if you love the sight and touch of a book. That aside, and more seriously, the contents are beautifully presented, clearly and thoughtfully categorised and arranged, and of a varied nature.
I imagined it would be a book I’d dip into throughout the month between our group meetings - expecting to treat it like a ‘coffee table’ book of a by-gone era. (Maybe some homes other than glossy magazine house shoots do still have those. Maybe also someone can enlighten me on that.)
Well, what happened when I did start to give it attention was quite other than expected. I found that I got very caught up in the lives, especially the creativity and diversity of the lives of those which are woven into the fabric of the book. This was especially true of the soundtrack which runs through it. (Deliberately so or not, I can’t say: it’s perhaps something that became a particular point of focus due to personal interests.)
At the point of writing this, I haven’t finished reading, but I know I’m going to be putting aside a couple more good chunks of time before our group meets, to come back to it, pick up from where I’ve left off and lose myself in it again. I had intended passing my copy on to a friend but I’m not sure I’ll be able to part with it for a good while yet. Maybe not for years! Sounds like I need to buy a coffee table ... I think that says how much I’d recommend it. Matthew Todd deserves to be proud of this work.
2) Review by Jill Hasler
This is as the title states a story, there are succinct accounts of key events, but it is not a history fixed in time. It ends looking to the future Matthew Todd emphasizing that as well honouring the people who fought to reach the current position we need to “safeguard the future for the generations that follow us”.
There is much to learn from the well written chapters and attractively constructed timelines on topics such as sport, art and office life. Good use is made of colour and photographs throughout making it visually appealing.Many of the events are well known such as the Stonewall Riots, some happened much closer to homebut maybe less well known. I was intrigued to read thatthe first Gay Rights demonstration in Britain took place in Highbury Fields on 27th November 1970 at a time when I was at school nearby. The personal testimonies enliven the book, the amazing variety and moving nature of them add greatly to it. It is a timely read this year being the 50th anniversary of Pride and with our local Pride March in Waltham Forest attracting verbal attacks on the marchers an important warning that the struggle for equality and inclusion continues. The storyis not yet over.
On a practical note it is a coffee table sized book weighing in at 1.5 kilos and not easy to carry around as it’s 25 by 29 cms. At first I found this off putting but soon adjusted to dipping in and out rather than reading it end to end.
3) Review by Pamela Tindall
I am really glad I picked up this book it's a beautiful book with wonderful photos and it's full of information. The subject matter, the history of the LGBTQ movement, is one we think we know all about because we have lived through it (well, in my case anyway! ) and yet, as one dips into the well written articles, one finds a lot of new and interesting details giving much fuller, satisfying picture. The photographs really enhance the reading. Thoroughly recommended.
4) Review by Bernadette Halil
I found this a very interesting and informative book. I liked the way that history and information was interspersed with personal testimonies. The photographs brought everything to life. Family members and visitors have picked it up and flicked through the book. A great book to dip into.
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April 6, 2021
It's amazing. A must-read. Astonishing. I am in love and obsessed with this piece of art. Through different testimonies and parts narrated by Todd himself, we go through the development of Queer history since 1969. Todd doesn't miss a beat: he talks about many of the situations queer people are confronted with. Homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, poverty, sexism, misogyny and more. He dives into the nitty-gritty of what it meant and still means to be queer in a society that is anti-queer. Moreover, he doesn't just stop with white cis gay men. He looks into what it means for Afro Americans and many POC queer people and what they have to endure daily. An interesting part for me (being non-religious) is the testimony given by Troy Perry and the foundation of the MCC. There's also a testimony of a female rabbi and what it meant to integrate her religious self with her queer self.
As one must do (because it's the only way to learn) I have a couple of suggestions:
First of all, the format. Oh dear, I have never seen a more uncomfortable book. It's too big! I can imagine where the intentions lay but it's uncomfortable. I would recommend the ebook version if possible. Especially if you have any type of disability regarding holding objects.
Second, even though a part of the profits are donated to the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity The Albert Kennedy Trust, it's expensive and this can stop many people from reading it. Not because they don't want to spend the money, but maybe because they have to spend it somewhere else. I am privileged enough to have been able to spend that amount on a book.
Third, I understand the author comes from an English speaking country thus, centring most of the book on English-speaking countries. But, as someone who doesn't live in an English-speaking country, I would have enjoyed reading a little bit more about other parts of the world: South of Europe, Asia, more of Africa and a lot more of South America.
Lastly, the last chapter, "No one left behind", is confusing at times. It alternates between the central part of the chapter with pictures and different testimonies, leaving (at times) sentences unfinished and picking them up two or three pages later.
As one must do (because it's the only way to learn) I have a couple of suggestions:
First of all, the format. Oh dear, I have never seen a more uncomfortable book. It's too big! I can imagine where the intentions lay but it's uncomfortable. I would recommend the ebook version if possible. Especially if you have any type of disability regarding holding objects.
Second, even though a part of the profits are donated to the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity The Albert Kennedy Trust, it's expensive and this can stop many people from reading it. Not because they don't want to spend the money, but maybe because they have to spend it somewhere else. I am privileged enough to have been able to spend that amount on a book.
Third, I understand the author comes from an English speaking country thus, centring most of the book on English-speaking countries. But, as someone who doesn't live in an English-speaking country, I would have enjoyed reading a little bit more about other parts of the world: South of Europe, Asia, more of Africa and a lot more of South America.
Lastly, the last chapter, "No one left behind", is confusing at times. It alternates between the central part of the chapter with pictures and different testimonies, leaving (at times) sentences unfinished and picking them up two or three pages later.
November 10, 2019
Un livre publié en souvenir du cinquantième anniversaire des émeutes de Stonewall Inn (Bar Gay de New-York) C’est ainsi qu’a débuté le mouvement pour l’égalité des LGBTQ. L’activisme gay retracé pendant les cinquante dernières années avec de nombreux documents, photos, articles de journaux, interviews, affiches et première page de magazine. Matthew Todd nous brosse un tableau des militants et des simples sympathisants qui ont eu un rôle à jouer dans l’évolution des progrès sur de nombreux niveaux, culturels, littérature, cinéma, sport mais aussi juridiques, politiques, sociaux, humains tout simplement. Les témoignages personnels, apportent de la véracité sont pour certains édifiants. On sent que la vie n’était pas simple avec cette « révolution » de 1969. La préface de Frédéric Martel nous rappelle tous ces combats, sans oublier le plus terrible car toujours invaincu aujourd’hui, celui contre le Sida. Un superbe livre qui a pris sa place de choix dans ma bibliothèque, sa taille et son poids en font un livre où il fait bon venir picorer de ci de là au fil des nombreux articles courts qui le compose. Personnellement je me suis abîmée dans la contemplation des photographies d’époques que l’on trouve à toutes les pages, touchantes, drôles ou tragiques, elles ne m’ont pas laissé indifférente. Des événements comme la Gay Pride, la dé-criminalisation, le mariage pour tous sont des avancées qui au fil du temps nous montre le changement .Un livre passionnant comme l’était la période post 68 avec la révolution sexuelle. Un petit côté pédagogique et abordable par tous que l’on soit intéressé ou non par l’histoire du mouvement LGBT, il ne peut que nous enrichir et il deviendra sans aucun doute une référence. Un livre fait pour être feuilleté à de multiples reprises pour s’imprégner du chemin parcouru et de celui qu’il reste à faire pour lutter contre les inégalités. Bonne lecture.
June 20, 2019
This book was published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots which were the beginning of gay activism. It traces the history of the LGBTQ+ movement over the last half century, documenting the many milestones which have been achieved. Matthew Todd is the narrator, but his story is punctuated and enhanced by photos, newspaper articles, personal testimonies, interviews and contextual information which details the impact of the movement within various cultural arenas.
Physically, this is a beautiful book which would enhance any coffee table. In practical terms it is not the easiest book in the world to read as it is both large and very heavy. However, it does not necessarily need to be read from beginning to end as the format allows the reader to dip in and out of the myriad short articles time and time again. In fact, no reading is necessary at all if you prefer to just enjoy the stunning photographs which adorn every page. Matthew Todd (who has presumably compiled the entries as well as written the main narrative), has done a great job of making the book accessible to all. It is interesting, informative and relevant in some way to everybody.
This book is well worth perusing, whether or not you have any particular interest in the LGBTQ+ movement. It would also make a great coffee table book.
Physically, this is a beautiful book which would enhance any coffee table. In practical terms it is not the easiest book in the world to read as it is both large and very heavy. However, it does not necessarily need to be read from beginning to end as the format allows the reader to dip in and out of the myriad short articles time and time again. In fact, no reading is necessary at all if you prefer to just enjoy the stunning photographs which adorn every page. Matthew Todd (who has presumably compiled the entries as well as written the main narrative), has done a great job of making the book accessible to all. It is interesting, informative and relevant in some way to everybody.
This book is well worth perusing, whether or not you have any particular interest in the LGBTQ+ movement. It would also make a great coffee table book.
June 5, 2019
This is a really well presented look at the changes in LGBTQ+ rights and experiences from the lead-up to the Stonewall Riots to now. The short, well illustrated chapters cover all sorts of topics, focusing on the historical and political perspectives of our lives, in a very accessible and enjoyable book. Great as an introduction if you don't know much about what went on, or as a reminder if you do. Things like top 10 movies or books will date quite quite soon, but that is not necessarily a bad thing when you think that not so long ago (in my life at least) it took a bit of effort to even come up with ten! Just looking back on how far we have come (without being complacent about how far there still is to go) is surely encouraging to us all.
July 7, 2021
Pride: The Story of the LGBTQ Equality Movement by Matthew Todd is a stunning book, a true ‘coffee table’ item that is striking and would be beautiful in any home. More importantly however, this book has true substance.
Todd covers a variety of topics such as literature, nightlife, music and film. Alongside these topics are personal accounts from a variety of people, some well-known such as Will Young, Nan Goldin and Paris Lees, and others I was unfamiliar with, like Jonathan Blake and Lewis Oakley. I found that this helped to balance the book, with the detailed and excellently researched history on one side and the personal impact on real people on the other.
I felt I was quite informed before reading this, but there was so much I didn’t know, and so many figures who deserve more recognition.
Todd includes many historical timelines so you can clearly trace how things have changed, from decriminalisation of homosexuality to the introduction and eventual repeal of Section 28.
Society has come so far, but with the rise of attacks and murders of trans individuals, we have so much further to go. Books like these, which educate and inform, can only support positive changes.
Todd covers a variety of topics such as literature, nightlife, music and film. Alongside these topics are personal accounts from a variety of people, some well-known such as Will Young, Nan Goldin and Paris Lees, and others I was unfamiliar with, like Jonathan Blake and Lewis Oakley. I found that this helped to balance the book, with the detailed and excellently researched history on one side and the personal impact on real people on the other.
I felt I was quite informed before reading this, but there was so much I didn’t know, and so many figures who deserve more recognition.
Todd includes many historical timelines so you can clearly trace how things have changed, from decriminalisation of homosexuality to the introduction and eventual repeal of Section 28.
Society has come so far, but with the rise of attacks and murders of trans individuals, we have so much further to go. Books like these, which educate and inform, can only support positive changes.
March 13, 2020
A very extensive and interesting compilation of queer herstory, focusing mainly in the USA, with lots of great personal testimonies, from lgbtq people in all different areas from culture to politics, public health and art.
Also has some really great quality photographs from the last 50 years of riots, places, demonstrations and relevant people who helped and are still fighting for the liberation of queer people all over the world.
Also has some really great quality photographs from the last 50 years of riots, places, demonstrations and relevant people who helped and are still fighting for the liberation of queer people all over the world.
April 4, 2020
So growing up shielded from pretty much every thing that has a pride flag associated with it I do not know the history behind my community. Like why is Cher iconic and wtf was Paris is Buring (i later found out more about underground ballroom culture)
I loved every single page because it was history coming to life and I feel so proud of the people that paved the way for us to live freely. Unlike boring ass world history,the LGBT culture was rich, exciting and fun.
I loved every single page because it was history coming to life and I feel so proud of the people that paved the way for us to live freely. Unlike boring ass world history,the LGBT culture was rich, exciting and fun.
May 12, 2022
Livre très bien fait du point de vue des faits historiques. Cependant, je ne sais pas s’il s’agit d’un défaut de traduction ou si c’est également présent dans l’original, mais de nombreuses maladresses sont commises pour parler des personnes trans, souvent qualifiées de « transsexuels » ou megenrées (ex: April Ashley dans la légende de la photo est genrée au masculin alors que c’est une femme trans). Je trouve ça impardonnable dans un livre qui veut célébrer la fierté des LGBT+…
June 16, 2022
This Book is definitely a must read, something everyone must read. To be totally honest, as I am discovering my sexuality now, I knew so little about the queer community, its history, its battles. Our battles. I am so glad I read this book as it is so well documented, well written. This book changed everything for me. I learned and understood so much. And now, more than ever I am aware of what we won but that the fight isn't over. This is our fight and dearest, always be proud of who you are.
December 30, 2020
A great resource for anybody, but especially perhaps for the younger generations to learn about our communities history.
The book highlights that whilst progress has been made, it's only really happened in recent history (the last 50 years or so). The narrative explores this progress and also serves as a reminder of how much more is still to be done.
The book highlights that whilst progress has been made, it's only really happened in recent history (the last 50 years or so). The narrative explores this progress and also serves as a reminder of how much more is still to be done.
January 17, 2022
❤️ Merci M. Todd d’avoir créé ce livre.
🧡 Merci de nommer celleux qui ont changé l’Histoire queer.
💛 Merci de nous rappeler que les luttes ont été nombreuses et qu’il en reste encore à mener.
💚 Merci d’empouvoirer la communauté.
💙 Merci de rendre hommage.
💜 Merci.
🧡 Merci de nommer celleux qui ont changé l’Histoire queer.
💛 Merci de nous rappeler que les luttes ont été nombreuses et qu’il en reste encore à mener.
💚 Merci d’empouvoirer la communauté.
💙 Merci de rendre hommage.
💜 Merci.
June 8, 2019
A larger than A4, smallish 'coffee table' sized book full of historic and cultural facts alongside glossy photographs. A fascinating and important read.
January 5, 2021
Makes for a great primer on the lgbt rights movement with a lot of fantastic period photos.
March 3, 2021
Fantastic read for those who want to know more about the issues that face the LGBT+ community. How the movement started and across a broad range of topics.
February 21, 2023
C'était troppppp biennn !
(Juste la traduction elle est mauvaise 😟)
(Juste la traduction elle est mauvaise 😟)
December 22, 2020
I love this book, the author's intention was for it to be a coffee table book and he has succeeded. It's a very well written pick up and put down book. Matthew has done alot of research and put alot of effort into this work, he certainly knows his stuff. If Pride is your thing then you will enjoy having a copy of this on your table.
February 11, 2021
This book is a useful beginners book on recent LGBT+ history. The photos are interesting-if only to see how dress and cityscapes have changed.
Although aimed at everyone it really is a good primer for social studies and PHSE classes. Its a light skimming of the years since 1969
but i have 3 cavils
1 in trying to stay contemporary, this book may have a very short lifespan. This is because Todd doesn't stick to history but adds in profiles of current arts and literature. Much of the book is given to life experiences. So there's a short piece form Paris Lees on the fight for Transgender rights, Judy Sheppard on the murder of her son among others
2 Some films and TV shows are mentioned in passing but the book desparately needs a bibliography for further reading for factual works.
3
Lesbians who read this book may feel overlooked and other identities such non-binary are missing completely. There's nothing about issues such as parenting via ivf or same sex adoption and what can be done.
I should also add that this book was written whilst Donald trump was halfway through his term. Part of the money made from sales will support a homeless charity specialising in assisting young Lgbt+ people who have been made homeless or abused
Hopfeully a second edition will be produced in due course which will repair some of these points
Although aimed at everyone it really is a good primer for social studies and PHSE classes. Its a light skimming of the years since 1969
but i have 3 cavils
1 in trying to stay contemporary, this book may have a very short lifespan. This is because Todd doesn't stick to history but adds in profiles of current arts and literature. Much of the book is given to life experiences. So there's a short piece form Paris Lees on the fight for Transgender rights, Judy Sheppard on the murder of her son among others
2 Some films and TV shows are mentioned in passing but the book desparately needs a bibliography for further reading for factual works.
3
Lesbians who read this book may feel overlooked and other identities such non-binary are missing completely. There's nothing about issues such as parenting via ivf or same sex adoption and what can be done.
I should also add that this book was written whilst Donald trump was halfway through his term. Part of the money made from sales will support a homeless charity specialising in assisting young Lgbt+ people who have been made homeless or abused
Hopfeully a second edition will be produced in due course which will repair some of these points
March 18, 2024
J’aurai mis plus de 3ans à finir ce livre d’histoire. Je ne l’ai pas dévoré d’une traite pour ne pas que mon cerveau écrase au fur et à mesure le flow soutenu d’informations que délivre ce bouquin.
J’ai préféré aller y picorer des sujets, glaner des anecdotes et le lire simplement de manière espacée.
Ce livre sur « l’histoire du mouvement LGBTQ pour l’égalité » est vraiment fait pour tout le monde. Que l’on soit concerné, curieux ou simplement intéressé il ne faut pas hésiter.
Les sujets sont nombreux et bien amenés: de la révolte de Stonewall, la première gaypride, la chronologie des avancées ou reculs politique dans le monde, la question de la religion mais également de la santé mentale et de la pression sociale (suicide…), la place dans le théâtre, le cinéma, la vie nocturne, le sport, la télévision ou encore la musique, j’usqu’à l’évolution des droits des trans en abordant le sujet des minorités dans la minorité, tout y est.
Une grande place sera faite aux années SIDA pour ne pas oublier que ce fléau est toujours présent même si des avancées se font dans le domaine. L’ombre planera tout au long de votre lecture avec bien trop souvent citée la phrase qui accompagne un nom important « mort du sida en 19.. ».
L’intérêt énorme de ce livre est qu’au delà des dates et de la chronologie, c’est bourré de cas personnels ou témoignage de telle ou telle figure connue comme Elton John et sa fondation, le combat de Ian McKellen contre le gouvernement de Thatcher avec ‘la section 28’ mais encore Obama et l’abrogation du « don’t ask don’t tell » de Clinton deja à l’époque une avancée… on passera par des figures plus proches de nous comme RuPaul, Keith Harring, Madonna, LadyGaga ou la sortie du placard de plusieurs sportifs professionnels des années 2000 à aujourd’hui.
La lutte continue.
J’ai préféré aller y picorer des sujets, glaner des anecdotes et le lire simplement de manière espacée.
Ce livre sur « l’histoire du mouvement LGBTQ pour l’égalité » est vraiment fait pour tout le monde. Que l’on soit concerné, curieux ou simplement intéressé il ne faut pas hésiter.
Les sujets sont nombreux et bien amenés: de la révolte de Stonewall, la première gaypride, la chronologie des avancées ou reculs politique dans le monde, la question de la religion mais également de la santé mentale et de la pression sociale (suicide…), la place dans le théâtre, le cinéma, la vie nocturne, le sport, la télévision ou encore la musique, j’usqu’à l’évolution des droits des trans en abordant le sujet des minorités dans la minorité, tout y est.
Une grande place sera faite aux années SIDA pour ne pas oublier que ce fléau est toujours présent même si des avancées se font dans le domaine. L’ombre planera tout au long de votre lecture avec bien trop souvent citée la phrase qui accompagne un nom important « mort du sida en 19.. ».
L’intérêt énorme de ce livre est qu’au delà des dates et de la chronologie, c’est bourré de cas personnels ou témoignage de telle ou telle figure connue comme Elton John et sa fondation, le combat de Ian McKellen contre le gouvernement de Thatcher avec ‘la section 28’ mais encore Obama et l’abrogation du « don’t ask don’t tell » de Clinton deja à l’époque une avancée… on passera par des figures plus proches de nous comme RuPaul, Keith Harring, Madonna, LadyGaga ou la sortie du placard de plusieurs sportifs professionnels des années 2000 à aujourd’hui.
La lutte continue.
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