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LGBTQ Social Movements offers an in-depth exploration of the rich history and evolution of LGBTQ activism in the United States. This essential read highlights key milestones, from the groundbreaking Stonewall uprising to contemporary struggles for marriage equality and transgender justice. Readers will engage with critical themes such as assimilationism versus liberation, the impact of art and culture in driving social change, and the complexities of privilege within LGBTQ social movements. This book is perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of LGBTQ rights and activism. Published by John Wiley & Sons in 2017 and spanning 210 pages, it is an invaluable resource for those wanting to educate themselves about LGBTQ issues and social justice initiatives. With a comprehensive approach to LGBTQ studies, Lisa M. Stulberg presents historical context and modern significance, making this book a key asset in any collection focused on social movements and civil rights. Don't miss your chance to delve into this crucial topic. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780745656083. Year: 2017. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 210.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745656083
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 210
Description:
In recent years, there has been substantial progress on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights in the United States. We are now, though, in a time of incredible political uncertainty for queer peopleLGBTQ Social Movements provides an accessible introduction to mainstream LGBTQ movements in the US, illustrating the many forms that LGBTQ activism has taken since the mid-twentieth centuryCovering a range of topics, including the Stonewall uprising and gay liberation, AIDS politics, queer activism, marriage equality fights, youth action, and bisexual and transgender justice, Lisa M. Stulberg explores how marginalized people and communities have used a wide range of political and cultural tools to demand and create change. The five key themes that guide the book are assimilationism and liberationism as complex strategies for equality, the limits and possibilities of legal change, the role of art and popular culture in social change, the interconnectedness of social movements, and the role of privilege in movement organizingThis book is an important tool for understanding current LGBTQ politics and will be essential reading for students and scholars of sexuality, LGBTQ studies, and social movements, as well as anyone new to thinking about these issues.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745656083
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 210
Description:
In recent years, there has been substantial progress on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights in the United States. We are now, though, in a time of incredible political uncertainty for queer peopleLGBTQ Social Movements provides an accessible introduction to mainstream LGBTQ movements in the US, illustrating the many forms that LGBTQ activism has taken since the mid-twentieth centuryCovering a range of topics, including the Stonewall uprising and gay liberation, AIDS politics, queer activism, marriage equality fights, youth action, and bisexual and transgender justice, Lisa M. Stulberg explores how marginalized people and communities have used a wide range of political and cultural tools to demand and create change. The five key themes that guide the book are assimilationism and liberationism as complex strategies for equality, the limits and possibilities of legal change, the role of art and popular culture in social change, the interconnectedness of social movements, and the role of privilege in movement organizingThis book is an important tool for understanding current LGBTQ politics and will be essential reading for students and scholars of sexuality, LGBTQ studies, and social movements, as well as anyone new to thinking about these issues.