And why does it symbolize The Third Sex? Serious answers only pls.
2007-02-17 23:10:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Gilbert Baker.
The flag is intended to symbolize gay and lesbian pride, not specifically the "third sex," which is a term some sociologists use to refer to intersexual people who are born with sex characteristics of both genders (e.g., have both male and female genitalia to some degree). However, the term "third sex" has had many meanings in the last 40 years, so its use can be confusing and is best avoided.
2007-02-17 23:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by DavidGC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was designed in 1978 by artist Gilbert Baker and stitched together by volunteers for the Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco:
http://www.rainbowcoin.com/flag_history.htm
It seems to have evolved somewhat over time. And it is not the only rainbow flag ever used by people around the world who wanted to associate themselves with diversity:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_flag
2007-02-18 08:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no "Third Sex". If you don't understand that, you wouldn't understand where the Rainbow Flag came from either.
2007-02-18 07:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm gay, I don't know or recognize a "third sex" nor am I represented by a Rainbow Flag. Seriously.
2007-02-18 07:22:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it first appeared in a gay parade in san francisco in 1978
2007-02-18 07:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Skittles?
2007-02-18 07:17:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jay S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some head queer.
2007-02-18 10:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by sandy e 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋