The lesbian and gay movements [electronic resource] : assimilation or liberation? / Craig A Rimmerman.

"Throughout their relatively short history, lesbian and gay movements in the United States have endured searing conflicts over whether to embrace assimilationist or liberationist strategies. The Lesbian and Gay Movements explores this dilemma in both contemporary and historical contexts, describing...

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Main Author: Rimmerman, Craig A.
Language:English
Published: Boulder : Westview Press, 2014.
Edition:Second Edition.
Series:Dilemmas in American politics
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Variant Title:
The Lesbian and Gay Movements: Assimilation or Liberation?
Format: Electronic eBook

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