Communism and LGBT rights

Communist attitudes towards LGBT rights have evolved radically in recent years. In the 19th and 20th century, communist states and parties varied on LGBT rights; some were among the first political parties to support LGBT rights while others persecuted LGBT people (especially gay men).

Communism and LGBT rights

Communist attitudes towards LGBT rights have evolved radically in recent years. In the 19th and 20th century, communist states and parties varied on LGBT rights; some were among the first political parties to support LGBT rights while others persecuted LGBT people (especially gay men).