In the context of this selection, what does this image of Barbara Gittings (of Daughters of Bilitis) picketing Independence Hall on July 4, 1966 represent?
A) taking a substantial personal risk in openly protesting discrimination against gays
B) triggering a national outcry as gay rights protestors were arrested and jailed
C) turning the entire nation’s attention to the gay rights movement
D) achieving widespread acceptance of the employment of gay people
In the context of this selection, what does this image of Barbara Gittings (of Daughters of Bilitis) picketing Independence Hall on July 4, 1966 represent?
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A) taking a substantial personal risk in openly protesting discrimination against gays
This image of Barbara Gittings picketing Independence Hall in 1966 represents the courage required to openly demand rights in a time when there was significant societal discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals. By participating in this protest, Gittings and others put themselves at risk of backlash and societal condemnation, highlighting the struggles for equality they faced.