ISBN:
1922235709
,
9781922235701
Language:
English
Pages:
xxvi, 149 Seiten
,
24 cm
Series Statement:
Monash studies in Australian society
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Jennings, Rebecca Unnamed desires
DDC:
306.7663099441
Keywords:
Lesbians History 20th century
;
Lesbians Social conditions 20th century
;
Lesbianism History 20th century
Abstract:
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 NSW, 1930 - 1978, it traces the development of lesbian culture, identities and material spaces from the interwar period to the first Mardi Gras
Abstract:
Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Constructing the Lesbian as `Unacceptable' -- ch. 2 Concealment and Isolation -- ch. 3 A Room Full of Women: Lesbian Bars and Social Spaces in Postwar Sydney -- ch. 4 Lesbian Politics -- ch. 5 Cultures of Intimacy
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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