Out of the Closets
Voices of Gay Liberation
Karla Jay; Allen Young
It is wonderful to have Out of the Closets again available. A pioneering anthology that had a profound impact in its first incarnation in 1972, it still speaks powerfully to the condition of gay men and lesbians in American life, recounting sorrows and joys, offering solace and strategy, celebrating the remarkable diversity and creativity of those who are different. Martin Duberman, Distinguished Professor of History City University of New York Filled with Joyous self-affirmation, angry manifestos, and searching personal reflections, this classic work provides a close look at the individuals and ideologies of this important social movement. In the tradition of Sisterhood is Powerful, Out of the Closets presents , in their own words, the views, values attitudes, aspirations, and circumstances of the early generation of gay and lesbian liberationists. Highlighting both how much and how little has changed since Stonewall, this work is essential reading for anyone concerned with the history of sexuality and the legal and social status of lesbians and gays in contemporary America.
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Details
| ISBN | 9780814741832 |
| Genre | LGBT Studies/Social Sciences; Grier Rated |
| Copyright Date | 1972 |
| Publication Date | 01-May-92 |
| Publisher | NYU Press |
| Editor | Karla Jay; Allen Young |
| Format | Paperback |
| No. of Pages | 416 |
| Language | English |
| Rating | Great |
| Editor | Karla Jay; Allen Young |
| BookID | 9455 |
