Unnamed Desires by Rebecca Jennings

Unnamed Desires

A Sydney Lesbian History

Rebecca Jennings

The first in-depth study of female same-sex desire in twentieth-century Australia, this book explores the compelling stories of ordinary women who struggled to build lives and express their love for other women in a hostile society. Focusing on Sydney and country New South Wales in the mid-twentieth-century (1930-1978), it traces the development of lesbian culture, identities and gathering places from the interwar period to the first Mardi Gras. Drawing on major oral history interviews, conducted by the author, and archival research, this book offers fascinating new insights into the social and cultural history of mid-twentieth-century NSW.

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ISBN 9781922235701
Genre History
Publication Date 26-Oct-15
Publisher Monash University Publishing
Format Trade Paperback
No. of Pages 176
Language English
Rating NotRated
BookID 13915

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