Glass, Glass Dan
United Queerdom: From the Legends of the Gay Liberation Front to the Queers of Tomorrow
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350374287
- author:
- Glass, Glass Dan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gay Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gay Liberation Front's campaign in the 1970s had a lasting impact on Britain, forever changing its social landscape. Inspired by the US Stonewall uprisings, the GLF demanded 'Absolute Freedom For All' worldwide, a call that remains relevant today. Despite progress, LGBT+ inequality persists, and the fight for complete liberation continues. This book explores the history of LGBT+ culture and protest over five decades, from the GLF to the 2020s. It uncovers the stories of those who rebelled against injustice, becoming founders in the story of queer liberation. Through its pages, the hard work and glamour of queer activism are revealed, offering a nuanced understanding of the role of protest in shaping queer identity and history. By examining the evolution of LGBT+ culture and protest, United Queerdom sheds light on the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.
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