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=Impact on LGBT community= |
=Impact on LGBT community= |
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− | There were generally positive reactions as seen from myriad comments and responses on the Pink Dot SG website[http://pinkdotsg.blogspot.com/2009/05/aerial-shots-of-pink-dot.html#comments], |
+ | There were generally positive reactions as seen from myriad comments and responses on the Pink Dot SG website[http://pinkdotsg.blogspot.com/2009/05/aerial-shots-of-pink-dot.html#comments], Facebook page[http://www.facebook.com/pinkdot] and corresponding news sites, with some individuals even saying that the event had directly impacted their psychological outlook for the better, regardless of the ultraconservative vitriol that was also posted. |
The event was important insofar as it tangibly demonstrated to the local [[gay community]] the existence of a sizeable [[heterosexual]] population that was interested in and concerned about [[LGBT]] issues; this indirectly lessened the paranoia that many LGBT individuals experienced with regard to their work and home environments. |
The event was important insofar as it tangibly demonstrated to the local [[gay community]] the existence of a sizeable [[heterosexual]] population that was interested in and concerned about [[LGBT]] issues; this indirectly lessened the paranoia that many LGBT individuals experienced with regard to their work and home environments. |
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− | In its own way, the Pink Dot event aided the process of demystifying the generally negative preconceptions of LGBT people as [[paedophile]]s, [[drug abuse]]rs, immoral and deviant among mainstream segments. It helped to bring about a more positive perception of the LGBT community in ongoing efforts to engage with the still largely [[conservative]] populace, further complementing other efforts and campaigns such as [[People Like Us 3|PLU]]’s annual [[IndigNation: Singapore's first gay pride month|IndigNation]] season. |
+ | In its own way, the Pink Dot event has aided the process of demystifying the generally negative preconceptions of LGBT people as [[paedophile]]s, [[drug abuse]]rs, immoral and deviant among mainstream segments. It has helped to bring about a more positive perception of the LGBT community in ongoing efforts to engage with the still largely [[conservative]] populace, further complementing other efforts and campaigns such as [[People Like Us 3|PLU]]’s annual [[IndigNation: Singapore's first gay pride month|IndigNation]] season. |
=Impact on international human rights= |
=Impact on international human rights= |