Wrath Month
Wrath Month is a neologism that generally refers to the month after Pride Month. It originated as an Internet meme in 2018.[1]
History
"Wrath Month" originated as a Twitter meme in 2018. The term is a play on the seven deadly sins, pride and wrath being two of them. Other Twitter users joked about highlighting months for the remaining deadly sins, including sloth and envy.[2][3][4] The term came to be used in other contexts, highlighting ongoing issues for the LGBT community during and outside of Pride Month.[3][5]
Usage and analysis
The term has been described, in part, as a response to the idea that Pride Month has become increasingly docile, where Wrath Month provides an opportunity to call attention to issues affecting LGBT acceptance and equality.
Other sources depict it as a response to what Out describes as Pride Month's "sense of comradery" dissipating after the month ends.[6][7]
Wrath Month has also been used as a replacement for Pride Month, with a Colorado Springs Independent opinion piece drawing from the emotions of the Stonewall riots that Pride Month is intended to commemorate. The piece specifically cited solidarity with the ongoing George Floyd protests as one reason the LGBT community should feel angry.[8]
In July 2022,
References
- ^ Them.us. Archivedfrom the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ Jackman, Josh (July 2, 2018). "July has a brilliant new LGBT name, according to this viral meme". PinkNews. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Lenton, Patrick (July 10, 2018). "Junk Explained: What is LGBTIQ Wrath Month And Why Are We So Angry?". Junkee. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ Dockray, Heather (July 6, 2018). "Pride may be over, but here's how to celebrate LGBTQ Wrath month". Mashable. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Oliveira, Anthony (July 4, 2018). "Pride Month is over. Welcome to LGBTQ Wrath Month". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- Out.com. Archivedfrom the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ Rook, Erin (July 3, 2022). "This Week on LGBTQ Twitter: Prepare for Queer Wrath Month". LGBTQ Nation. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- Colorado Springs Indy. Archivedfrom the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- Them.us. Archivedfrom the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.