Portland-State-University 2016-2017 Bulletin

WS 428 Lesbian History

Surveys the history of lesbian existence in the United States. Begins by asking what "lesbian" means, identifying the different historical markers of female same-sex desire. Using a rich variety of primary and secondary sources, we analyze historical attitudes about female same-sex desire, follow the emergence of lesbian subcultures and communities, examine the development of sexual identities during the twentieth century, and end by considering lesbian issues.

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