Making Trouble: Essays on Gay History, Politics, and the UniversityWhy has the gay freedome struggle continued to thrive despite the conservative political climate of recent years? What happens when gay and lesbian educators come out of the closet? Combining historical and political analysis with autobiography and memoir. This book brings together the essays of John D'Emilio, a pioneering gay historian and long-time movement activist. Writeen over a period of almost twenty years, these essays provide a unique exploration of the history of gay life since World War II, describe the courage and accomplishments of gay and lesbian activities, and survey the vast changes that their movement for equality has had on American society, politics, and the university. |
Contents
3 | 2 |
San Franciscos Experience | 15 |
A New Field of Study | 96 |
Gay History and Gay Historians | 138 |
The Campus Environment for Gay and Lesbian Life | 148 |
Graduation | 176 |
Where Do We Go From Here? | 191 |
Feminist Frontier or Social Purity Crusade? | 202 |
A Peoples Memorial | 216 |
You Cant Build a Movement on Anger | 220 |
After Stonewall | 273 |
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Making Trouble: Essays on Gay History, Politics, and the University John D'Emilio Limited preview - 1992 |
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