Jay Carmichael’s novel explores how Australian same-sex attracted men lived during the repressive period after the end of the second world war. But does it impose present concerns on the past?
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Young queer people growing up in rural areas don’t necessarily need to flee their communities to find safety and acceptance.
New York’s tiny Fire Island, featured in the new rom-com film of the same name, has a long history as a haven for gay people.
Stereotypically, gay, queer and trans kids flee small towns to find acceptance in big, diverse cities like New York or Chicago. But evidence shows many will eventually return to rural areas.
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