Unnamed desires : a Sydney lesbian history
Jennings, Rebecca2015
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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.
Main title:
Unnamed desires : a Sydney lesbian history / Rebecca Jennings.
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Imprint:
Clayton, Vic. : Monash University Publishing, c2015.
Collation:
xxvi, 149 pages ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-145) and index.
Contents:
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.
ISBN:
9781922235701
Dewey class:
306.7663099441306.7663
Language:
English
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BRN:
283650
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 306.7663 JEN | Available |