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Experience the inspiring journey of the Daughters of Bilitis with 'Different Daughters'. This groundbreaking book offers a deep dive into the first organization dedicated to lesbian visibility and empowerment, founded nearly fifteen years before the gay liberation movement. In a time when anti-homosexual sentiments were rampant during the McCarthy era, the Daughters of Bilitis provided a safe space for women to connect and form a community. This trade paperback edition, published in 2007 by Little Brown, features 336 pages filled with rich histories and first-hand accounts that illuminate the struggles and triumphs of these trailblazing women. Author Marcia Gallo's extensive interviews with former DOB members reveal untold stories of resilience and activism, showcasing how the Daughters not only changed societal perceptions of homosexuality but also transformed how lesbians view themselves. Perfect for history enthusiasts, LGBTQ+ advocates, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of the lesbian rights movement, this book is a must-read. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781580052528. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2007. Publisher: Little Brown. Pages: 336.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781580052528
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2007
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 336
Description:
Nearly fifteen years before the birth of gay liberation, the Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was the world's first organization committed to lesbian visibility and empowerment. Like its predominantly gay male counterpart, the Mattachine Society, DOB was launched in response to the oppressive anti-homosexual climate of the McCarthy era, when lesbian and gay people were arrested, fired from jobs, and had their children taken away simply because of their sexual orientation. It was against this political backdrop that a circle of San Francisco lesbians formed a private club where lesbians could meet others in a safe, affirming setting. The small social group evolved over the next two decades into a national organization that counted more than a dozen chapters, and laid the foundation for today's lesbian rights movement. Different Daughters chronicles this movement and the women who fought the church and state in order to change not only our nation's perception of homosexuality, but how lesbians see themselves. Marcia Gallo has interviewed dozens of former DOB members, many of whom have never spoken on record. Through its leaders, magazine, and network of local chapters, DOB played a crucial role in creating lesbian identity, visibility, and political strategies in Cold War America.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781580052528
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2007
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 336
Description:
Nearly fifteen years before the birth of gay liberation, the Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was the world's first organization committed to lesbian visibility and empowerment. Like its predominantly gay male counterpart, the Mattachine Society, DOB was launched in response to the oppressive anti-homosexual climate of the McCarthy era, when lesbian and gay people were arrested, fired from jobs, and had their children taken away simply because of their sexual orientation. It was against this political backdrop that a circle of San Francisco lesbians formed a private club where lesbians could meet others in a safe, affirming setting. The small social group evolved over the next two decades into a national organization that counted more than a dozen chapters, and laid the foundation for today's lesbian rights movement. Different Daughters chronicles this movement and the women who fought the church and state in order to change not only our nation's perception of homosexuality, but how lesbians see themselves. Marcia Gallo has interviewed dozens of former DOB members, many of whom have never spoken on record. Through its leaders, magazine, and network of local chapters, DOB played a crucial role in creating lesbian identity, visibility, and political strategies in Cold War America.