People gather to protest against the ban on the gay pride march, off Istiklal Avenue, central Istanbul’s main shopping road, Sunday, June 19, 2016. Turkish police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators who gathered for a gay pride rally in Istanbul despite a government ban over security concerns. (AP Photo/ Emrah Gurel) (Credit: AP)
This article was originally published on The Conversation.
In much of the world, gay rights, and recognition of sexual and gender diversity, appear to be progressing. In Europe, the United States, Latin America and Australasia, acceptance is growing of the idea that queer rights are …read more
Source: Salon
