The Traditional vs The Current Definition Of GAY:

December 15-2007"

The Historical & Traditional Definition Of The Word GAY:

When Nathaniel King Cole used the verse 'Don Me Now My Gay Attire,' in his Christmas song. He was referring to the traditional definition or meaning of that word. Which are the following.

* Very brightly colored clothing.

* Or very loud and vociferous behavior.

That has always been the view expressed by the word 'Gay Attire' or Behavior.

When in the 1980's the predominantly White or Caucasian Homosexual communities in the USA decided to use the word Gay to make a political statement. And to declare to their political representatives, that the homosexual community is entitled to the same JUSTICE under the laws, Equal Rights under the law, Human Rights under the laws, and the same Equal Opportunities of Employment, Housing, Worship, Marriage, and Police Protection, like any other ethnic, political, social, or religious group on this planet.

Those openly and self-identified Gay or Homosexual men and women wanted to make it quite clear, that they were Queer, not by choice, but by biological and genetic makeup. And would not condone any discrimination of any sort against them, because of their sexual orientation, or sexual preference for people of the same gender, under the law..

Hitherto, most people in the western hemisphere used the word Gay very loosely, and never felt self-conscious, or targeted as homosexuals or lesbians.
But today in most western societies, the word GAY has taken on a different perception, which could lead to one being killed, raped, harassed, imprisoned, beheaded, or socially castigated as a misfit, or as a societal degenerate. Which is unfortunate for the simple reason, that this word GAY is now seen and used very CONVIENTLY at Christmas time, to promote good cheer, peace, and friendliness.

But after the capitalistic Christmas fiesta is over. Then the word GAY is relegated to the back burner as unsavory, partisan, and even unholy!

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.