Global encyclopedia of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) history
Takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, using film, literature, human rights, politics, landmark legislation, activism, the arts, language, sports, and historical events as points of entry into the content.
LGBTQ+ (1923-2017) by
As gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals have continued their fight for basic rights and equal treatment under the law, various court cases and challenges to those cases have continued to refine the debate. This new resource provides important analyses of over 80 documents significant to LGBTQ rights
The Lives of Transgender People by
Beemyn and Rankin track the formation of gender identity across individuals and groups, beginning in childhood and marking the'touchstones'that led participants to identify as transgender. They explore when and how participants noted a feeling of difference because of their gender, the issues that caused them to feel uncertain about their gender identities, the factors that encouraged them to embrace a transgender identity, and the steps they have taken to meet other transgender individuals
LGBTQ politics : a critical reader by
LGBTQ Politics analyzes both the successes and obstacles to building the LGBTQ movement over the past twenty years, offering analyses that point to possibilities for the movement’s future. Essays cover a range of topics, including activism, law, and coalition-building, and draw on subfields such as American politics, comparative politics, political theory, and international relations.
The Outside Thing by
Refusing to submit or surrender to the "straight" traditions of the romance plot, they turned the rules to their advantage.
Transgender Cinema by
Transgender Cinema gives readers the big picture of how trans people have been depicted on screen. Beginning with a history of trans tropes in classic Hollywood cinema, from comic drag scenes in Chaplin's The Masquerader to Garbo's androgynous Queen Christina, and from psycho killer queers to The Rocky Horror Picture Show's outrageous queen, it examines a plethora of trans portrayals that subsequently emerged from varied media outlets, including documentary films, television serials, and world cinema.
Heterosexual Plots and Lesbian Narratives
Illustrating how the generational conflict between the lesbian- feminists of twenty years ago and the queer theorists of today stokes the critical fires of contemporary lesbian and literary theory, Heterosexual Plots and Lesbian Narratives concludes by arguing for a broad and generous definition of lesbian writing.
Sex and Sensibility by
Tracing the evolution of the lesbian movement from the bar scene to the growth of alternative families, Stein illustrates how a generation of women transformed the woman-centered ideals of feminism into a culture and a lifestyle.
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A Queer History of the United States by
Using many primary documents and literature, as well as social histories, Bronski's book takes the reader through the centuries--from Columbus' arrival and the brutal treatment the Native peoples received, through the American Revolution's radical challenging of sex and gender roles--to the violent, and liberating, 19th century--and the transformative social justice movements of the 20th.
Queer America: a GLBT history of the 20th century by
Details the history of homosexuality in the United States, focusing on its political and cultural relationships with society, and on American history with respect to queer theory.
Transgender History: the roots of today's revolution by
Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events.
Gay American History: lesbians and gay men in the U.S.A.: a documentary by
This book is a collection of documents relating to the treatment of gay men and lesbians in America's history.
LGBTQ in the 21st century by
For most of history, those who failed to conform with mainstream ideas about gender and sexuality were forced to hide their behavior or face social and legal penalties that could even include execution. Over time, LGBTQ people have fought for equal rights under the law and the right to express their sexuality or gender without reprisal. The primary issues in the United States surrounding LGBTQ individuals concern the degree to which individuals have the right to determine their own gender and sexual identity and whether other individuals have the right to discriminate against LGBTQ individuals based on their cultural, religious, or personal beliefs.
Radical Relations by
Beginning in the postwar era, a period marked by both intense repression and dynamic change for lesbians and gay men, he argues that by forging new kinds of family and childrearing relations, gay and lesbian parents have successfully challenged legal and cultural definitions of family as heterosexual.
Global Gay: how gay culture is changing the world by
A panoramic view of gay rights, gay life, and the gay experience around the world.
The ABC's of LGBT+ by
Shares in-depth definitions of LGBT+ terms, and offers personal anecdotes from LGBT+ people.
The Lesbian Community by
Examining newly defined values and attitudes among lesbians, this study focuses on the lesbian community of San Francisco, where women organized centers providing instruction in health care, women's studies, and self-defense.
After Marriage Equality: the future of LGBT rights by
Now that nationwide marriage equality is a reality, everyone who cares about LGBT rights must grapple with how best to promote the interests of sexual and gender identity minorities in a society that permits same-sex couples to marry.
Our Right to Love: a lesbian resource book by
All gay women and men have, of course, felt isolated from the mainstream culture, but for lesbians the isolation has been much more acute. With far fewer social outlets as a resource, lesbians have had greater difficulty in establishing a sense of community and in organizing political structures
Dispatches from Lesbian America by
Read a collection of more than forty works of short fiction and memoir from contemporary writers. Unique in recent lesbian anthologies, these thoughtful stories address themes meaningful to us in the modern world.
How We Fight for Our Lives by
People don't just happen," writes Saeed Jones. "We sacrifice former versions of ourselves. We sacrifice the people who dared to raise us. The 'I' it seems doesn't exist until we are able to say, 'I am no longer yours.'" Haunted and haunting, How We Fight for Our Lives is a stunning coming-of-age memoir.
The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist by
As an undergraduate at MIT, Barres experienced discrimination, but it was after transitioning that he realized how differently male and female scientists are treated. He became an advocate for gender equality in science, and later in life responded pointedly to Larry Summers's speculation that women were innately unsuited to be scientists. Privileged white men, Barres writes, "miss the basic point that in the face of negative stereotyping, talented women will not be recognized."
Giovanni's Room by
With sharp, probing insight, James Baldwin's classic narrative delves into the mystery of love and tells an impassioned, deeply moving story that reveals the unspoken complexities of the human heart.
Male-Male Intimacy in Early America: beyond romantic friendships by
This overview of the role of male homosexuality in the early years of American history brings together hard-to-find information that has until now been widely scattered in journals and archives across the country - using personal letters, diaries, court records, and contemporary publications to examine the role of homosexual activity in the lives of American men in the Colonial period and in the early years of the new republic.
The Cleveland Street Scandal by
In 1889, a London brothel raid turned into a scandal involving Prince Albert Victor, son of the Prince of Wales; Lord Arthur Somerset, manager of the Prince's stables; and the editor of a major newspaper, among others, in charges of gross indecency with Post Office telegraph boys.
