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A place of our own : six spaces that shaped queer women's culture / June Thomas.

Summary:

"For as long as queer women have existed, they've created gathering grounds where they can be themselves. From the intimate darkness of the lesbian bar to the sweaty camaraderie of the softball field, these spaces aren't a luxury--they're a necessity for queer women defining their identities. In A Place of Our Own, journalist June Thomas invites readers into six iconic lesbian spaces over the course of the last sixty years, including the rural commune, the sex toy boutique, the vacation spot, and the feminist bookstore. Thomas blends her own experiences with archival research and rare interviews with pioneering figures like Elaine Romagnoli, Susie Bright, and Jacqueline Woodson. She richly illustrates the lives of the business owners, entrepreneurs, activists, and dreamers who shaped the long struggle for queer liberation. Thomas illuminates what is gained and lost in the shift from the exclusive, tight-knit women's spaces of the '70s toward today's more inclusive yet more diffuse LGBTQ+ communities. At once a love letter, a time capsule, and a bridge between generations of queer women, A Place of Our Own brings the history--and timeless present--of the lesbian community to vivid life."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781541601741 (hardcover)
ISBN: 1541601742 (hardcover)
ISBN: 0349018960
ISBN: 9780349018966
Physical Description: v, 293 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Seal Press, 2024.
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographic references (pages 253-280), and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Lesbian bars -- Feminist bookstores -- The softball diamond -- Lesbian land -- Feminist sex-toy stores -- Vacation destinations -- Postscript.