Is LGBTQ a Propaganda?

Is LGBTQ a genuine fight for rights or a calculated political and corporate propaganda campaign?

The Narrative World    05-May-2025
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Well, after learning about the LGBTQ thing, the first thing I questioned myself was, "Is LGBTQ a propaganda?" Some people whom I have talked to and seen on TVs say that it is a genuine fight for equal rights, while a few also argue that it is some sort of political or corporate agenda. In this article, we will explore both perspectives. We will be using some online discussions, which I have seen, and some recent analyses to take on this LGBTQ thing! To be honest, I believe that LGBTQ is a scam, and I'll surely present the facts to let the readers decide.
 
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LGBTQ which consists of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer rights, expanded globally throughout the past several decades. Advocates of LGBTQ rights identify the achievement of same-sex marriage legalization as evidence that their movement establishes equality for facing discrimination groups worldwide. The 2018 decriminalization of homosexuality through Section 377 in Bharat brought about a defining historic development for such persons. Members of LGBTQ claim that its power enables people to live their truth while avoiding discrimination. Activism is essential because research conducted by the Center for American Progress in 2022 demonstrates that more than thirty percent of LGBTQ people encounter job, housing, and healthcare discrimination in the United States.
 
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People remain unconvinced about the LGBTQ’s actual objectives, mainly because of its speedy development and extensive public exposure. It operates as propaganda, which relies on political choices along with corporate interests in contrast to genuine public calls. According to postings on X, the movement obtains its money from government institutions alongside corporations, thus producing an astroturfed movement that fails to generate grassroots context.
 
According to a 2025 post on X, users believe Silicon Valley as well as pharmaceutical companies support the transhumanist movement for ideological and biotechnological product promotion. A 2024 Brookings report reveals that 93% of young LGBTQ voters in the US subscribe to the Democratic Party as their political affiliation. This fact has led people to believe the movement stands closely with Democrats nationally. People believe the movement acts as a vote-bank strategy since it exists under heightened suspicion.
 
 
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LGBTQ has become the target of cultural criticism from various sides. It has faced opposition for negatively affecting traditional culture, according to political leaders who support this opposition in Poland and Hungary. The right-wing Polish political party since 2015 has described LGBTQ rights as a dangerous foreign concept undermining family standards, according to a Journal of Democracy article published in 2024. Some religious and cultural groups in Bharat express worries that the movement brings Western cultural influences that contradict traditional customs. Some people view the aggressive promotional efforts of pride parades together with media exposure as disruptive social development rather than natural social integration.
 
On the flip side, defenders of the movement argue that its visibility stems from decades of oppression. They say the fight for rights naturally requires loud advocacy to counter systemic bias. The 2021 GLAAD Social Media Safety Index noted that LGBTQ individuals face disproportionate online harassment, suggesting their vocal presence is a response to hostility, not a coordinated agenda. Moreover, the movement’s global spread, from Bharat’s pride marches to Uganda’s resistance against anti-homosexuality laws, shows diverse communities uniting for survival, not propaganda.
 
Some supporters maintain that LGBTQ has received public attention because society oppressed them for decades. According to advocates, the demand for rights makes advocacy fundamental because it fights the systemic bias that exists. The 2021 GLAAD Social Media Safety Index showed LGBTQ people experience more online hate compared to the general public, which indicates their active voice stems from hostility rather than any planned plan of action. It proves that survival drives diverse communities worldwide to partner up against persecution rather than spread propaganda, as demonstrated by the actions of Uganda and Bharat against their respective anti-homosexuality laws.
 
 
The debate also touches on mental health. People claim the movement’s focus on identity fuels confusion, especially among youth, citing a 2024 Trevor Project study where 39% of LGBTQ youth considered suicide due to political rhetoric. Supporters counter that such distress results from discrimination, not the movement itself.
 
Ultimately, the question of whether LGBTQ is a propaganda depends on perspective. Is it a fight for justice, or a calculated push by powerful entities? The truth likely lies in a mix of genuine struggles and strategic interests. I urge the readers to weigh the evidence and question who benefits from this divide.
 
Article by
Shomen Chandra
Tilda, Chhattisgarh