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Of course, thinks Stan. It’s the age of tolerance. Stupid…

“Of course, thinks Stan. It’s the age of tolerance. Stupid fucking me. Anything goes, out there in the so-called real world; though not inside Consilience, where the surface ambience is wholesomely, relentlessly hetero. Have they been eliminating gays all this time, or just not letting them in?” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““Of course, thinks Stan. It’s the age of tolerance. Stupid fucking me. Anything goes, out there in the so-called real world; though not inside Consilience, where the surface ambience is wholesomely, relentlessly hetero. Have they been eliminating gays all this time, or just not letting them in?””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker critiques a superficial tolerance that excludes marginalized groups, exposing hidden biases in supposedly progressive spaces.

In simple terms: Tolerance can hide discrimination against minorities.

Key Takeaway

Examine who is truly included in your community.

Themes

tolerance exclusion identity social critique hypocrisy

Mood

critical reflective

Type

social commentary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace culture
  • online communities
  • policy debates
  • activist movements

Key Concepts

intersectionality social justice power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who are the people you unintentionally exclude?
  • How can true inclusion be measured?
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