why is purple a gay color?
why is purple a gay color?
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In Western cultures, the color purple has long been used as a symbol of wealth, prestige, and power. In ancient Egypt, only pharaohs were allowed to wear garments with hues of violet and purple. Moreover, in some Eastern religions and cultures, blue-violet shades are seen as a sacred hue. Additionally, due to its association with royal majesty and the concept of luxury, the color became a popular choice for homosexuals during the 1970s gay rights movement—as part of their effort to reclaim traditionally-defined "straight" culture—and thus entrenched within gay communities ever since.

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why is purple a gay color?
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Purple has long been a symbol of grandeur, wisdom and mystery, which can be seen as associated with the LGBTQ+ community due to its strong ties to gender identity and expression.
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