Summary: Boston has had a ban on gay organizations for 20 years now, but has recently decided to allow the LGBT community into their annual St. Patrick's Day parade. The deal was fairly strict. They can participate under certain condition. For example, there can be no referencing of their sexual orientation (clothes, signs, etc). This is big not only because it has long since been a huge representation of Bostons most prided groups, but also because it is sponsored by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council. Now, even the gay military veterans can march among them.
Analysis: The parade once held much controversy over the allowing of the LGBT community to march. In 1992 and 1993, the state courts cracked down on the sponsors. They were to allow for diversity, or live without a parade. In 1994, the sponsors decided to cancel the parade out of spite. It's amazing to see that this was less than 20 years ago. Progress has finally been made, and as a society we are beginning to understand the value of togetherness and equality. Sociologically speaking this makes for a much more functionalist society; less focus on the discrimination can lead to more focus and work towards our real problems.
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