I would like to see every gay doctor come out, every gay…
“I would like to see every gay doctor come out, every gay lawyer, every gay architect come out, stand up and let that world know. That would do more to end prejudice overnight than anybody would imagine. I urge them to do that, urge them to come out. Only that way will we start to achieve our rights.”
About This Quote
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Encouraging LGBTQ+ professionals to openly identify can dramatically reduce prejudice.
In simple terms: Openly gay professionals can end prejudice.
Support visibility and rights.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace inclusion
- media representation
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent coming out?
- How can allies amplify voices?
Visibility alone may not change systemic bias.