Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and OppressionGenerations ago, the United States was a country with a masculine wardrobe. Today's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights movements are taking advantage of more globalized and open systems. Furthermore, the promotion of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population has been recognized through intelligent partnerships within the mainstream, political and economic scene, while males and heterosexuals are still pervasive. Beyond simple justice in giving this element of equal rights to lesbians and gays, the legalization of gay marriage in some states reflects a change in society's attitude towards LGBT people and is a positive factor in bringing about major changes . In a sense, from the church to the laws, we are told in this society, both young and old, that there is something morally wrong with being in that kind of relationship. This causes horrible, unnecessary pain and harm, giving the green light to anti-gay violence, social ostracism and alienation. The fight against discrimination against LGBT people takes place in a context of major changes in society: culture, economy and attitudes. An important factor was the development of gay pride events. The emergence of new bad boy behavior among gay and lesbian political protests has helped resolve some unjust attitudes, as the October 2009 March on Washington reached tens of thousands of pro-gay rights protesters. In recent years, the majority of American states have passed laws or constitutional amendments against gay marriage, often openly using religious justifications and funding religious organizations. Lesbians and gay and bisexual men in p...... middle of paper ... ... counterfeiting: a case for traditional marriage. Ellsworth, E. (1989), “Why doesn't this feel empowering? Working through the repressive myths of critical pedagogy”, Harvard Educational Review, vol. 59 n. (3). pp. 297–324. Evans, K. (2005). “Negotiating the Self: Identity, Sexuality, and Emotions in Learning to Teach,” New York: Routledge.Miller, A.V. (2000). “Our Voices: A Directory of Lesbian and Gay Periodicals, 1890-2000,” Canadian Gay and Lesbian Archives: http://www.clga.ca One, Inc. v. Olesen, 355 US 371Rasmussen, M. and Kenway, J. (2004), “Queering the youthful cyberflaneur Globalizing identities, consuming queer: issues in education and globalization”, Journal of Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education Vol. 2 no. (1). pp. 47–63. Streitmatter, R. (1995). “Unspeakable: The Rise of the Gay and Lesbian Press in America,” Boston: Faber & Faber