We call for the end of bigotry as we know it. The end of racism as we know it. The end of child abuse in the family as we know it. The end of sexism as we know it. The end of homophobia as we know it. We stand for freedom as we have yet to know it. And we will not be denied.
Interpretation
The quote advocates for the elimination of various forms of discrimination and the pursuit of true freedom.
Urvashi Vaid's quote emphasizes the urgent need to abolish deep-rooted societal issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and child abuse. It calls for a transformative change in how these injustices are perceived and addressed, suggesting that true freedom is yet to be achieved, and it encourages a collective effort to confront and dismantle prejudice and inequality.
In practice
During a social justice rally to inspire activism.
The gay rights movement is not a party. It is not a lifestyle. It is not a hair style. It is not a fad or a fringe or a sickness. It is not about sin or salvation. The gay rights movement is an integral part of the American promise of freedom.
By aspiring to join the mainstream rather than figuring out the ways we need to change it, we risk loosing our gay and lesbian souls in order to gain the world.
Desire urges me on, while fear bridals me.
I was made, by the law, a criminal, not because of what I had done, but because of what I stood for, because of what I thought, because of my conscience... If I had my time over I would do the same again. So would any man who dares call himself a man.
The threat is generally more terrifying than the thing itself.
There is nothing to fear from someone who shouts.
I have been holding a dialogue with myself and girding myself to stand fast without running.
It's not what you do. It's the way you do it-stripping, or writing, or talking . . . or just breathing. Do it with an air, and never admit you're scared.
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