ABSTRACT
In June 1969 the police again raided a popular homosexual haunt, the Stonewall Inn in New York’s Christopher Street, but instead of the usual silent hostility they were met by open resistance and a ‘riot’ ensued. Stonewall, as it became known, marked a turning point in the formation of a positive homosexual identity. The pent-up anger exploded after years of repressive attitudes, resulting in the ‘liberation’ of the gay presence. Hitherto secretive homosexuals became rebellious and militant almost overnight and were proud to proclaim their sexuality.
