gay rights

1. The movement for civil rights for homosexuals. It originated after a police raid on a gay bar in New York City in 1969, which triggered a riot and launched the grassroots reform movement seeking to end social and legal discrimination against gays. (See Stonewall Riot.)

Example Sentences

Zara feels that, generally speaking, a political gap has emerged between young men and women and that, for some of the latter, it's very important their partners are clear about where they stand on certain moral and social issues - like abortion, feminism and gay rights.

From BBC

He has appeased both sides of the gay rights conversation by presenting himself as neither a reformer nor a reactionary, de-emphasizing the issue overall.

From Slate

In June, he ordered the Navy to rename one its ships, which bore the name of an assassinated gay rights activist and Navy veteran, Harvey Milk.

From Salon

Kirk, a devout Christian, was a strong supporter of gun rights, vehemently opposed abortion, was critical of transgender and gay rights, and promoted false claims about Covid-19.

From BBC

To be sure, not every painted crosswalk in Florida celebrates gay rights.

From Slate