How Gay Became OK

The podcast explores the dramatic shift in British social attitudes towards homosexuality over the past half-century, examining the factors driving this change. It identifies three key strands: the interplay between law and social attitudes, the framing of the issue (morality vs. equality), and the impact of visibility. The conversation highlights the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, which decriminalized certain homosexual acts, and Section 28, which paradoxically galvanized the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The AIDS pandemic is presented as a turning point, forcing public discussion and challenging prejudices despite initially causing a spike in negative attitudes. Experts like Matt Cook and Peter Tatchell weigh in, and the podcast analyzes how legal changes, media representation, and activism have shaped public opinion, while also noting the limits of equality as a singular goal.