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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 36, Number 18. 26th July 1973

Objectives

Objectives

Mr Parkin concluded by pointing out that churches and churchmen have more recently been leaders in seeking amelioration of the homosexual dilemma. For example in NZ the 1961 Methodist Conference called for reform — this being six years before the first submission was made to Parliament.

On Thursday from 12.30—1.30 the same venue was used for the inaugural meeting of Gay Liberation (VUW). A president, secretary, and treasurer were elected, and the group settled down to decide its main objectives. More details of this later — however those present decided that Gay Lib (VUW) should be politically orientated — a movement which will move out and educate the public thereby hopefully initiating a change in social attitudes. One observation — surely there are more than one or two female homosexuals (or lesbians) on campus? Is this university movement to be very male dominated? It is great that several feminists have decided to join us in our cause but support from more lesbians would also be welcome.

The concluding event of Gay Pride Week was a wine and cheese evening held in our now well-established den — the smoking room. It was once again a "squash-in", which made it all the more enjoyable for our mixed population of heterosexuals and homosexuals.

So that was Gay Pride Week in Wellington. A little too introverted and directed too much at a university population perhaps. Hopefully next year some of you will assist in reaching out to the public, letting them know homosexuals do exist and can no longer tolerate being ignored, oppressed and discriminated against.