Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The late 20th Century refers to the time period from approximately the 1970s to the 1990s. It encompasses the final decades of the 1900s.
Related terms
LGBTQ+ Rights Movement: A social and political movement advocating for equal rights and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.
Declassification of Homosexuality as a Mental Disorder: Refers to when homosexuality was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1973.
Increase in LGBTQ+ Visibility: The growing presence and representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in media, entertainment, politics, etc., which helped challenge stereotypes and fostered greater acceptance.