"It was difficult being a teacher and out of the closet in the '50s. By the time I retired, the English department was proud of having a gay poet of a certain minor fame. It was a very satisfactory change!"
- Thom Gunn
About this Quote
Thom Gunn's quote talks to the development made in the approval of LGBTQ+ people in the decades since the 1950s. At the time, it was hard for him to be a teacher and freely gay, however by the time he retired, the English department was proud to have a gay poet of some renown. This shift in attitude is a testimony to the development made in the approval of LGBTQ+ individuals in society. It is a favorable modification that has actually allowed people to be open about their sexuality without fear of discrimination or judgement. The quote likewise speaks with the value of exposure and representation in the fight for equality. By having a gay poet of some fame, it sends a message that LGBTQ+ individuals can be successful and respected in their picked field. This is an effective declaration that can assist to inspire others to be happy with who they are and to strive for success.
This quote is written / told by Thom Gunn between August 29, 1929 and April 25, 2004. He/she was a famous Poet from United Kingdom.
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