Gay pride
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Definition
Gay pride is a positive sense of identity connected with being gay, including rejecting shame imposed by homophobia. It can also refer to a gay pride festival or parade.
Quick Facts
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What does gay pride mean?
Gay pride describes embracing a positive gay identity and refusing shame imposed by homophobia. It can refer to a personal feeling of pride in one's homosexuality.
Gay pride as an event
Gay pride can also mean a pride festival or pride parade. In this sense, the phrase names the event rather than the feeling of identity behind it.