“During the early 1960s’, what the public didn’t know was that Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein was gay. In 1960s England, gay men and lesbians weren’t allowed to openly walk the streets as couples. It was literally a felony to be attracted to a member of the same sex. Very few of us can fully understand the pressures Brian Epstein faced or the obstacles he had to overcome sixty years ago (from The Beatles Story)”.Discuss how the Beatles and Brian established strong business and personal relationships in the face of the oppressive nature of society at the time. How would things have been different for Brian in today’s evolving diverse and inclusive culture?
