'Liberation,' Not 6lib.’ (Press, 5 August 1976)
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Summary: 'Liberation,' Not 6lib.’ (Press, 5 August 1976)
On 5 August 1976, the Gay Liberation movement in New Zealand issued a statement requesting that its name not be abbreviated to "Gay Lib." The movement's secretary, Ms Rae Gilmour, emphasized the importance of using the full term "liberation" to ensure that the motivations and goals of the movement are clearly communicated. Ms Gilmour expressed concern that the abbreviation "Lib." diminishes the significance of the movement, suggesting it trivialises the serious nature of their struggle. She highlighted that the movement aims to liberate gay individuals from societal oppression, thereby underscoring the seriousness and urgency behind their cause.
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