Understanding the Civil Rights Movement through the perspective of gender and sexuality shows us important struggles faced by people who were often overlooked.

1. Women Were Often Overlooked:

   • Women did a lot for the Civil Rights Movement, but their efforts were often ignored. Many stories focus on male leaders, which shows a bias against women that still affects how we see history today.

2. LGBTQ+ People Were Left Out:

   • During the Civil Rights Movement, the rights of LGBTQ+ people were not given much attention. The movement mainly focused on traditional views, which left out many voices and allowed discrimination against those who identified differently.

3. Ignoring Different Identities:

   • The issues of race, gender, and sexuality are connected, but they weren’t always talked about together. When these different identities weren’t recognized, it resulted in divided efforts in activism.

Ways to Make Changes:

• Include Different Voices:
  • Make sure to highlight the important roles played by women and LGBTQ+ activists when teaching history.
• Encourage Open Conversations:
  • Support discussions that welcome different viewpoints, showing why it matters to consider all aspects of identity in civil rights discussions.

By recognizing these challenges and working toward inclusion, we can gain a better and fuller understanding of the Civil Rights Movement.