Out of the Closets: Voices of Gay Liberation
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (818 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0814741835 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 . ”It is wonderful to have Out of the Closets again available
"Out of the Closets" Still a Fascinating Read For anyone studying the early, radical days of Gay Liberation, this book is a must. The voices within reach back to the years just after Stonewall, with a wonderful compilation of both the truly radical politics of the age as well as moving testimony about self-discovery and gay living in the early 70s. This was the very first book I read in college that didn't talk about gay people as sick deviant perverts, and as an 18-yer-old coming out of the closet in 1982, it was a godsend to me, as somewhat dated as it was even then, because it talked about love between men as well as sex. For me, it was truly liberating, and. period piece still relevant today Trezrun Lawrence primary sourceloving this first hand accounts thoughts feelingsgreat bookso many used this book as part of their road to self acceptancemaking this a great primary source for my research and thesisstill relevant still having similar issues and questions and people's ignorance book still rings truethough now we have youtube, internet, facebook, etc
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. 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. 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.
Dyke Life won the 1996 Lambda Literary Award in the category of Lesbian Studies. Magazine, The New York Times Book Review, The Village Voice, and Lambda Book Report. She is editor of NYU Press's series, "The Cutting Edge: Lesbian Life and Literature." This is the only lesbian studies series in the world from a university press. Jay has written for many publications, including Ms. Dr. In