Once upon a time I think the word Celebrate in, "celebrate our gayness" was used the way you define it. Why not make sexuality into a party!
The term I used to have a problem with was, "Gay Pride," since pride is a vice I always wondered if there wasn't a better word to use. Perhaps, "Self-respent" or "concious dignity" unfortunately those expressions have no zing.
Interesting thought on empowerment. I always hear the term being used by mental health professionals in the context of, "We need to empower the clients" or some such. In there usage, it is implied that they are giving power to someone else. I think that meaning may be intentional in this context. I am going to pass along your notes to some friends when I speak with them.
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Once upon a time I think the word Celebrate in, "celebrate our gayness" was used the way you define it. Why not make sexuality into a party!
The term I used to have a problem with was, "Gay Pride," since pride is a vice I always wondered if there wasn't a better word to use. Perhaps, "Self-respent" or "concious dignity" unfortunately those expressions have no zing.
Interesting thought on empowerment. I always hear the term being used by mental health professionals in the context of, "We need to empower the clients" or some such. In there usage, it is implied that they are giving power to someone else. I think that meaning may be intentional in this context. I am going to pass along your notes to some friends when I speak with them.